China Shipowners Oppose US Port Fees Violating WTO and US Law

CSA calls U.S. port entry fees discriminatory, violating WTO rules and U.S. laws. The fees could add $30 billion in costs, disrupting supply...

Suez Canal Authority And MSC Discuss Joint Cooperation Amid Red Sea...

Adm. Ossama Rabiee, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), held a virtual meeting with Mr Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Shipping Line, to...

London Gateway Logistics Park Secures 10-Year LDO For Expansion And Job...

DP World's London Gateway Logistics Park has received Thurrock Council's approval for a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO), ensuring continued expansion, job creation,...

Scottish Oil Tanker ‘Australis’ Departs Loch Long After Six Years

The departure of the oil tanker Australis from Loch Long marks the end of an era for the Finnart oil terminal, which has played...

Carbon Capture Shipping In Asia Pacific DNV Approves Innovative Low-Pressure CO₂...

This Approval in Principle (AiP) marks a significant advancement in large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) shipping, particularly for the Asia-Pacific region. Given the...

Lessons Learned: Offshore Spill Due to Open Strainer Vent Cock

During offshore operations, a contamination leak occurred due to an open strainer vent cock, causing liquid spillage onto the vessel’s deck and into the...

Dry Bulk Shipping Faces Impact from Turbulent Tariffs

Tariff disputes are expected to first impact dry bulk carriers amid rising market volatility. Tariffs create uncertainty in crude oil trade, with China...

Microsoft & SBM Offshore Partner on AI-Driven Floating Power Tech

SBM Offshore has signed a global collaboration agreement with Microsoft to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced digital technologies to enhance floating power...

Greek Fleet at Risk Over US Port Fees and Chinese Ties

The Greek-owned fleet is heavily dependent on Chinese shipyards, a reliance that could significantly impact shipping operations if the proposed U.S. port fee is...

Geopolitical Tensions at Panama Canal Remain High Despite Port Sales

Despite the sale of Hutchison's Panama Canal terminals, concerns persist over China's growing influence in the region, with the U.S. expressing fears of...

LR Joins ‘Global Powerhouses’ in Historic Nuclear Energy Pledge

Lloyd's Register has joined a global coalition of industry leaders, financial institutions, and countries in a pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity...

Pacific Women Complete First Training Under IMO-Korea SMART-C Project

IMO and Korea Advance Gender Diversity in Maritime Sector. SMART-C Women Project Equips Female Maritime Professionals. Maritime Training for Women Focuses on Decarbonization...

Port of Long Beach Trade Rises for Ninth Consecutive Month

February Cargo Volumes Surge at Port of Long Beach. Port of Long Beach Sees 13.4% Increase in TEU Movement. Retailers Rush Shipments Ahead...

Wärtsilä to Supply Replacement Engines for Paraguayan Tug Pusher Vessels

ADM Naviera Chaco Upgrades Fleet with Wärtsilä Engines. New Wärtsilä Engines to Improve Efficiency and Cut Emissions. ADM Targets 25% Emission Reduction with...

ABS Releases Guidance on Updates to Grain Code

IMO Adopts New Grain Code Regulations, Effective January 2026. New Loading Conditions Introduced for Bulk Grain Transport. Grain Code Updates to Impact Both...

North Sea Collision: ‘Heroic Action’ of Oil Tanker Crew Praised

The owners of an oil tanker involved in a collision with a cargo ship in the North Sea have praised the "heroic action" of...

UAE to Launch First Open Remote Operations Centre for Unmanned Vessels

Janus Marine and Nexus Remote Solutions Launch UAE’s First Open-Access ROC. Abu Dhabi to Host Gulf’s First Unmanned Vessel Testing and Operations Centre. ...

India’s Port Industry Set for Steady Growth Over the Next Five...

Indian Ports Set for Expansion with 500 MTPA Capacity Increase by 2028. Rising Imports and Lower Freight Costs Drive Growth in India’s Port...

LNG and LPG Freight Rates Surge on Strong Demand

LPG Market Surges with Strong Rate Gains Across Key Routes. Tight Vessel Supply and Increased Demand Drive LPG Rates to New Highs. LNG...

Global Container Volumes Show Strong Growth in January 2025

Container Trade Expands in January 2025 Despite Market Uncertainties. Utilisation Trends Reveal Mixed Signals in Global Container Shipping. Asia-Europe Utilisation Drops Early, While...