Vessel Targeted in First Maritime Incident Off Yemen in Months

Tensions at Sea Return as Incident Reported Near Yemen. Red Sea Maritime Security Tested Amid Renewed Activity. New Maritime Confrontation Raises Concerns in...

Chinese Port Activity Slows After Peak in Late March

China’s Port Activity Slows as Air Cargo Continues to Rise. Chinese Ports See First Weekly Decline Since Lunar New Year. Export Trends Adjust...

NTSB Calls for Better Preparedness of Land-Based Firefighters

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a call for improved preparedness of land-based firefighters in marine vessel firefighting, following a deadly...

Port Call Optimisation: Key to Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Emissions

Implementing port call optimisation strategies, such as Just-In-Time (JIT) arrivals, can significantly decrease fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By minimizing idle time...

Early Deaths of Top Chinese AI Experts Highlight Strain of Tech...

Several top Chinese AI researchers have died prematurely, raising alarms about extreme work pressures in the high-stakes race for technological dominance. The ongoing...

UK Updates Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has the updated Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code. The UK Government has increased to emphasis on...

Maritime Charities to Tackle Challenge for Neurodiverse Seafarers

NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society, and The Seafarers’ Charity have initiated a pilot program offering £9,761 in grants to UK-based seafarers. This funding...

Skretting, Vertom & Strand Ink 15-Year Sustainable Shipping Deal

Skretting has entered into a 15-year agreement with Vertom and Strand Shipping to lease four modern diesel-electric vessels. This collaboration aims to streamline...

ReCAAP ISC Lowers Threat Level for Crew Abduction in Sulu-Celebes Seas

According to ReCAAP ISC's classification, a CAT 4 incident is considered the "least significant" in nature. In such incidents, the perpetrators are not armed,...

LNG Shipping Index Climbs 3% on Strong Trading Volumes

In a week marked by notable political developments in the United States, the market sentiment displayed surprising optimism, leading to an upward movement in...

Dry Bulk Market Navigates Tariff Uncertainty, China’s Stimulus a Potential Offset

Following the recent tariff announcements by the U.S. administration and the resulting volatility in global markets, sentiment in the dry bulk sector has also...

China Merchants Finalizes Acquisition of Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding

China Merchants has finalized the acquisition of Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding. This acquisition expands China Merchants' shipyard portfolio to a total of seven facilities and...

Strategic Partnership Aims to Modernize India’s Maritime Infrastructure

Several companies are collaborating to jointly assess potential opportunities for engaging with government entities, particularly major ports. The primary objective of these engagements is...

ECSA Welcomes IMO Net-Zero Framework as “Good Starting Point”

The recently approved package of new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction regulations, often referred to as the "IMO net-zero framework," is indeed a critically...

Port Of Hamburg Advances Green Shipping With Successful Shore Power Test...

The Port of Hamburg has marked a major step toward climate-friendly maritime logistics with the successful testing of a new shore-side power station at...

Port of Long Beach Becomes Busiest U.S. Container Port In Q1...

The Port of Long Beach has emerged as the busiest container port in the United States for the first quarter of 2025, achieving historic...

Chimbusco Pan Nation Launches B30 Biofuel Bunkering In Hong Kong Waters

Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN), a leading Hong Kong-based marine fuel supplier, has officially commenced B30 biofuel bunkering services in Hong Kong, marking a...

Shore Power Market Set To Surpass $10 Billion By 2034 Amid...

The global shore power market is projected to grow significantly over the next decade, with a market value estimated at $4.2 billion in 2024...

Crowley Launches LNG-Powered Containership Quetzal, Ushering In A New Era Of...

Crowley has launched its new LNG-powered containership Quetzal on its inaugural commercial voyage, marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable, high-efficiency...

Navigating Global Trade: The Ripple Effects of US-China Tariffs

The US 90-day tariff pause (excluding China) impacts 6% of global container trade. A 145% tariff on Chinese imports affects 63 million...