Jinling Shipyard Hands Over 62,000 DWT Vessel to China Merchants
China Merchants Industry Nanjing Jinling delivered the first ship of the 62,000 dwt 'Mingrong' series, designed for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
The...
Tanker Market Sees Mixed Movements Across Segments Amid Post-Easter Activity
The tanker market experienced a range of movements across vessel classes and regions this week, with notable gains in VLCC and Suezmax sectors, while...
Lessons Learned: Grease Gun Hand Injury
A Marine Safety Forum safety alert reports of a Grease Gun Hand Injury.
What Happened
During routine greasing of a tensioner unit using an electrically powered...
DB Schenker Joins DCSA+ Programme To Drive Digital Innovation In Ocean...
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has announced that DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership...
Port of Oakland Container Volume Grows 7% in March
The Port of Oakland experienced a 7% growth in container throughput in March 2025, marking a strong finish to the first quarter.
Loaded...
HD Hyundai Mipo Secures New Orders Amidst Major Milestones
HD Hyundai Mipo continues to strengthen its orderbook with new vessel contracts and notable project milestones, underlining its growing influence in the global shipbuilding...
Fairplay Towage Continues Fleet Renewal With Four New Damen Tugs
Fairplay Towage and Louis Meyer have expanded their collaboration with Damen Shipyards Group through the signing of contracts for four new tugs, reinforcing their...
Crowley Mariners Recognized for Heroic Rescues
Crowley’s El Coqui crew rescued four sailors stranded in the Atlantic Ocean, coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard and a fishing vessel.
Second...
CMA CGM Seals Brazilian Terminal Operator Acquisition
CMA CGM has closed the acquisition of Santos Brasil Participações, a major Brazilian multi-terminal operator.
The company has wrapped up the purchase of...
Container Market Adjusts Amid Blank Sailings – Week 17 Update
The Baltic Exchange's Week 17 report for 2025 highlights significant developments in the container shipping market, reflecting shifts in demand and operational strategies.
Transpacific Routes...
Sea-Intelligence: Transpacific Blank Sailings Surge Amid Trade Tensions
The transpacific shipping corridor is experiencing a significant uptick in blank sailings, primarily due to ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Sea-Intelligence...
Greek Crew Member Tragically Dies During Disembarkation
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 47-year-old woman crew member during a disembarkation operation at the port of Patras. The incident...
Emirates Shipping Line Joins World Shipping Council To Drive Industry Growth
The World Shipping Council (WSC) proudly welcomes Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as its newest member. With over 90% of the world’s liner shipping capacity...
Cancelled Sailings Surge as Global Trade Faces Uncertainty
Transpacific Eastbound Cancellations Set to Dominate in Coming Weeks.
Shipping Reliability Expected to Improve Despite Market Uncertainty.
Tariff Uncertainty Drives Cancellations and Declining...
Iran’s Oil Exports Show Resilience as Freight Markets Strengthen
Iran Leverages Asia and VLCCs to Sustain Oil Flows Amid Sanctions.
Kharg Island Emerges as Vital Hub in Iran’s Sanctions Strategy.
Asian Demand...
UNCTAD Launches New Country-Level Seaborne Trade Data
Global Seaborne Trade Sees Rise of Developing Economies.
Dry Cargo Overtakes Liquid Bulk in Maritime Trade Shift.
New UNCTAD Data Highlights Changing Patterns...
Car Carrier Operators Seek Flexibility Under New US Port Fee Plan
Vehicle Shipping Sector Engages USTR on Revised Port Fee Policy.
US Port Fee Plan Prompts Discussions with Vehicle Carrier Industry.
Military-Ready Vehicle Carriers...
Carriers Navigate New US Port Fees with Strategic Workarounds
Cosco Faces Pressure as US Port Fees Reshape Shipping Routes.
Ocean Alliance Adapts to Changing US Trade Dynamics.
Flexible Fleet Moves Help Carriers...
Tariffs Threaten to Disrupt US Retail Supply Chains Again
Retailers are canceling shipments and halting new orders from China due to steep new tariffs.
A 33% drop in vessel arrivals at the...
Tariffs, Trade, and Shipping: The Cost of Uncertainty
US West Coast import volumes could fall by up to 35%, mainly due to heightened tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
Carriers are cancelling up...