Massive Blank Sailings Hit Asia-North America Shipping Amid Trade War
Analyzing the deployed capacity in April 2025 along with the scheduled capacity for May 2025 reveals that a significant portion of the initially planned...
India Issues Guidance on IMO Net-Zero Strategy
DGS Releases Compliance Framework for IMO’s GHG Fuel Intensity Rules.
Indian Maritime Stakeholders Urged to Prepare for 2027 GFI Mandate.
Guidance Note Outlines...
China’s Seaborne Crude Imports Reach Eight-Month High
China’s Crude Imports Hit 10.9 mbd, Highest Since August 2023.
Stockpiling Accelerates as Chinese Traders Exploit Falling Prices.
State-Owned Firms Lead April Inventory...
ADB’s Sustainable Maritime Fund Gains Backing from GCMD Expertise
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has announced a new knowledge partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The signing of this agreement...
Ceasefire Opens Path for Ships to Depart
Seafarers Prepare to Leave Yemen Waters After Ceasefire.
Shipping Risks Remain High Despite U.S.–Houthi Agreement.
Ceasefire Excludes Israeli-Linked Targets, Threats Continue.
About 200 sailors...
Singapore’s DSTA and Windward Collaborate on Maritime AI Research and Development
The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore and Windward Ltd, a prominent US-based company specializing in maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI), have entered...
Chinese Shipping Firms Face US Exit Under New USTR Proposal
COSCO and Other Giants May Be Forced to Reroute Fleets.
Over Half of Global Dry Bulk Fleet at Risk of Fee Exposure.
Capesize...
Peninsula and University of Gibraltar Join Forces to Develop Alternative Marine...
Peninsula, a global leader in marine energy solutions, and the University of Gibraltar have formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of...
International Maritime Leaders to Gather in Athens for ‘Shaping the Future...
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, ICS, and UGS will co-host a high-level shipping summit in Greece.
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Weekly Bunker Market Overview – Signs of Recovery After Price Declines
Global bunker fuel indices saw notable declines in Week 19, with all key grades—380 HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO—recording lower prices.
Scrubber Spread trends...
Clean Maritime Alliance Urges EU to Enact Stronger Policies Following IMO...
A coalition of 82 stakeholders from clean maritime and green hydrogen sectors is pressing the EU for firmer policies to ensure climate goals...
SCFI Shows Rate Drop, Africa Routes Yield Better Returns
Spot ocean freight rates from Shanghai have fallen 46.4% year-to-date, according to the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI).
Rate declines vary widely across...
Ras Isa Port Emerges as Red Sea Shipping Flashpoint
Maritime authorities report serious safety concerns for seafarers at Ras Isa Port, with reports of vessel detentions and armed confrontations.
IMO and UKMTO...
Brazilian Grain Shipments Surge Amid US-China Trade Tensions
BIMCO reports a 9% year-on-year rise in Brazilian grain exports between January and April 2025, driven by increased Chinese demand due to high...
Klaipėda Port Expands with Modern Fleet Base and Green Hydrogen Projects
Klaipėda Port has inaugurated a modern fleet base to house all specialized equipment and Port Authority vessels.
The base strengthens port operations with...
Jafza Enters 40th Year with Record-Breaking Trade and Global Expansion
Jafza celebrates its 40th anniversary with record trade performance, highlighting its long-term economic impact on Dubai.
The free zone has evolved from 19...
EU Intensifies Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Slovakia and Hungary to Phase Out Russian Oil Imports by 2027.
EU Reduces Russian Crude Imports to 3%.
Commission Proposes New Measures to...
Ocean Economy Employment Surpasses 100 Million Jobs Worldwide
Marine and Coastal Tourism Dominates Ocean Economy Employment.
Offshore Oil and Gas Contribute More to GDP Than Jobs.
Offshore Wind and Marine Renewables...
OPEC+ Boosts Output Again as Tanker Demand and Trade Tensions Rise
Saudi and UAE Crude Exports Rise, Offsetting Venezuela and Iran Cuts.
Oil Markets Face Oversupply Risk as Brent Slides into Contango.
OPEC+ May...
Singapore Mandates Health Declarations for High-Risk Vessel Arrivals
New MDH Requirement for Ships Arriving from Designated Countries.
MPA Directive on Maritime Health Declarations Takes Effect 8 May 2025.
Ships with Sick...