Sailors’ Society Launches 24/7 Helpline For Female Seafarers On International Women’s...

To mark International Women’s Day, global maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is launching a female-led helpline to support female seafarers and cadets worldwide. This...

John T. Essberger Orders Two Additional Ice-Class Chemical Tankers

German shipping company John T. Essberger has exercised an option to build two additional 13,000 dwt chemical tankers at Rainbow Shipyard in Nantong, China....

MPA Strengthens Maritime Singapore’s Competitiveness With Innovation And Talent Development

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is building on a strong 2024 performance, focusing on growth, innovation, and sustainability to enhance Maritime...

ICTSI Reports Record-Breaking Financial Performance for 2024

Enrique K. Razon Jr. Highlights Strong Performance and Growth. ICTSI Achieves 15% Revenue Growth and Highest Net Income in History. Nonrecurring Income and...

MSC Increases Capacity on Asia-WAF ‘Africa Express’ Service

MSC Diletta Pulled from Asia-NEUR ‘Lion’ Service to Join West Africa Route. Average Vessel Size on Asia-West Africa Trade Grows by 50% Since...

Gemini Cooperation Achieves Impressive Schedule Reliability in First Month

Hapag-Lloyd Outperforms Maersk in Reliability, Achieving 99% Performance. Gemini Cooperation Surpasses Premier and Ocean Alliances in Early Performance. Hapag-Lloyd’s Reduced Exposure to Transatlantic...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Imports, Doubles Tariffs...

Canada Redirects Crude Oil Exports as U.S. Market Faces Disruption. Mexico’s Crude Oil Exports Face New Challenges as U.S. Tariffs Take Effect. U.S....

U.S. Reinstates 25% Steel Tariff, Impacting Global Trade Dynamics

China's Steel Exports Face Decline Amid New U.S. Tariffs and Increased Trade Barriers. China's Steel Export Trends: Monthly Fluctuations and Forecasted Decline. Freight...

South Korean Air Force Jets Drop Bombs on Civilian Area

Fifteen people were injured after bombs from South Korean fighter jets landed in a civilian area during military exercises. The accident occurred due...

MPA Raises Biofuel Limit for Singapore-Registered Ships

MPA increases the allowable biofuel blend for Singapore-registered bunker ships from B25 to B30. The change takes effect on 7 March 2025. Implementation...

Maersk Ranked as Fastest Growing Logistics Brand

Maersk achieved 53% year-on-year brand growth, reaching a value of $7.4 billion. The company’s logistics business recorded revenues of $14.4 billion in 2022. ...

[Podcast] Implementation of Autonomous Navigation

As autonomous technologies rapidly evolve, institutions like Texas A&M University are pioneering research into how the technologies can be virtually verified and validated before...

Al Seer Marine Expands Fleet with Modern MR Tankers Duo

Tabit has secured AED 170.3 million (USD 46.3 million) time charter with HMM Co. Ltd for a five-year term. Rigel has been delivered...

Cummins Methanol-Ready Engine Gets AIP

Cummins' methanol-ready QSK60 engine gains DNV AIP for IMO II and III compliance. Cummins plans methanol retrofit kits for diesel-electric systems post-2028. Exploring...

Drewry: World Container Index Drops 3% This Week

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,541 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 06 March 2025 The Drewry WCI composite index...

NYK & DSIC Sign Deal for 33,000 DWT Deck Carrier

In a significant development, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has entered into a contract with NYK...

MOL Grows Cruise Business with Purchase of Seabourn Vessel

MOL has purchased a second luxury cruise ship from Seabourn. Seabourn Sojourn will be operated by MOL Cruises, Ltd. under a new name...

HD KSOE Secures $312 Million Order for Two Ethane Carriers

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received a KRW 458.8 billion (US$312 million) order from an Asian shipping company for...

China Advances Deep-Sea Research with New Facility in Guangzhou

China has commenced construction of a deep-sea research facility in Guangzhou to explore extreme marine environments and develop sustainable ocean resources. The facility...

LR: Dual-Fuel Conversion Regulations Eased in 2024

The maritime industry advanced in retrofitting ships for alternative fuels in 2024, but a lack of incentives threatens widespread adoption. Due to limited...