Port Of Rotterdam Urges EU To Call To Action

Stable Policies for Green Energy and Circular Economy. Utilize European ports intelligently to ensure strategic autonomy. European industrial policy to reduce dependency on...

European Bio-Bunker Market Trends

Firming Prices Amidst Uncertainty. European suppliers may shift away from Chinese-origin biodiesel. Reports highlighted concerns over the presence of "unestablished" biodiesel feedstocks.Marine biodiesel...

Three New Eco-Friendly Ships By Wan Hai Lines

Wan Hai Lines recently held a naming ceremony for three new eco-friendly containerships. The vessels use low-sulfur fuel oil and incorporate new energy-saving...

PSC Issue: Attention To The Baltimore Collision Accident

PSC Issue publishes an attention to the collision accident in Baltimore USA, reports the Korean Register.Impact of accident The collapsed bridge is located at the...

East Of Suez Market Update 

Prices in three major Asian ports have moved up, and prompt availability of all bunker grades remains good in Zhoushan. VLSFO prices up in Zhoushan...

Pacific Basin’s Leadership In Sustainable Shipping Practices

Pacific Basin, a prominent dry bulk shipping company, has recently taken a significant step towards energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by implementing a graphene-based...

ICS Highlights Shortcomings In Seafarer Wellbeing Amid Red Sea Crisis

As the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) explains in their Leadership Insights newsletter story, shipping charities and unions have aired concerns that seafarer safety...

Validating Fuel Savings Through Autonomous Navigation

For the first time, fuel savings achieved through autonomous navigation have been officially verified. Avikus, a leader in autonomous navigation technology, has successfully quantified...

ABB’s Plug-And-Play Solution In Vlissingen

ABB, a pioneering technology company, is set to install a plug-and-play shore power system at the Vlissingen port for DEME's fleet by the end...

Maersk’s Sustainable Shipping Success

Maersk, a leading global shipping company, has experienced remarkable growth in its Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean products, driven by a commitment to sustainability. With...

Tonne Day Growth Analysis: Assessing Momentum Across Vessel Categories

  In the closing days of March, there has been a discernible softening of momentum in the Capesize Brazil to North China rates, following an...

VLCC Owners Grapple With Market Dynamics: A March Reality Check

Spot volatility increases but follow-through fails on muted fundamentals – The third week of March dealt a harsh blow to VLCC owners, as...

Container Handling SC Ports Records 11 Percent Import Increase

The South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has announced that loaded import TEU climbed by 11 per cent from February 2023, indicating economic development. The SC...

ReCAAP ISC: No Incident Of Armed Robbery 19 – 25 March

  No incident of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 19 – 25 March 2024.Re-Assessment and Downgrading...

Container Shipping Market: Charter Rates Stabilize Amidst Declining Freight Rates

The container shipping market experiences stabilization in charter rates amidst declining freight rates. While discussions continue in various segments, caution prevails among operators...

Crude Tanker FFAs: Evaluating The Dominance Of VLCCs

Recent FFA prices indicate a favorable outlook for VLCCs compared to Suezmaxes and Aframaxes in the crude tanker sector. Despite temporary disruptions and...

Lesson Learned: Vessel Grounding Lessons From An OOW Falling Asleep

In this safety scenario, a container vessel ran aground due to the Officer on Watch (OOW) falling asleep during their shift. The incident...

Bunker Indices Soar: Week 12 Highlights And Market Trends

The Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) reported a notable increase in global bunker indices, with significant gains observed in 380 HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO...

IBIA’s CII Regulation Assessment And Sustainable Shipping Efforts

IBIA's assessment of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) operational energy efficiency rating reveals challenges for bunker vessels in achieving compliance, particularly in enhancing...

Updated Piracy Threat Off The Coast Of Somalia

EU Naval Force ATALANTA has issued an update on the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia, following an increased number of reported...