DNV: Ammonia Sets Sail as Shipping’s Next Clean Fuel

Ammonia emerges as a leading clean-fuel contender, with over 40 ammonia-capable vessels on order and major engine manufacturers preparing dual-fuel technologies for delivery...

Daehan Shipbuilding Dominates Global Suezmax Crude Oil Carrier Market

Daehan Shipbuilding has signed yet another contract for a Suezmax-class crude oil carrier with a shipping company in Oceania on September 30, following a...

Qatar Ports See Robust Growth Momentum in 9-month Period

Qatar’s major seaports—Hamad, Ruwais, and Doha—have demonstrated remarkable performance during the first nine months of 2025, underscoring their growing role in supporting the nation’s...

Cavotec Secures EUR 9.35 Million Orders for Shore Power Systems

EUR 3.8 Million Order Adds Shore Power Systems for Newly Built Vessels. Cavotec Solutions Cut Emissions and Support International Environmental Compliance. Shore Power...

Maritime Digitalisation and Cybersecurity: Navigating a Race Against Obsolescence

Industry leaders at London International Shipping Week (LISW) stress the urgent need for digital integration in a fragmented maritime sector. Experts call for...

Hanwha Ocean Achieves First LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer During Sea Trials

STS LNG Transfer Reduces Environmental Impact and Eases Terminal Congestion. LNG Directly Transferred Between Vessels Under Trial for Greater Efficiency. Hanwha Follows Recent...

Restart of Kurdish Crude Exports Boosts Mediterranean Tanker Activity

Kurdish crude exports restart after a 2.5-year suspension, with initial flows of 150–160 kbd. The resumption follows a new agreement between Iraq’s federal...

US Issues Rules for China-Linked Vessel Fees

CBP Says Vessel Operators Responsible for Determining Fee Liability. New Charges Up to $50 Per Net Ton for Chinese-Owned or Built Ships. Payments...

Crew Negligence Blamed for Massive Mauritius Oil Spill

Investigation finds crew distraction, alcohol use, and navigational errors as main causes of the 2020 oil spill. Authorities faulted for delayed response and...

UNCTAD: The Top Registries and Ship Owning Nations of the World

Liberia, Panama, and the Marshall Islands remain the top three flag States, collectively holding 46.5% of global capacity. Greece, China, and Japan continue...

Qatar Suspends Vessel Navigation After GPS Disruption

The Transport Ministry issues an immediate suspension to ensure maritime safety. No timeline has been announced for the restoration as authorities assess the...

Ship Recycling Markets Slip into a Spooky October

Inflation rises in Turkey and Pakistan, currencies back on scary charts. Oil slips to $60 per barrel, nearly 20% lower than last year. ...

IRPT and EFIP Sign MOU to Expand Opportunities in Inland Waterway...

IRPT and EFIP have formed a transatlantic partnership through an MOU to modernize inland waterway infrastructure and strengthen global trade connectivity. The agreement...

BioLNG Powers Baleària Ferries Toward Net-Zero Emissions

Baleària is powering the Margarita Salas, Abel Matutes, and Rusadir ferries exclusively with bioLNG, achieving zero-emission operations on key Mediterranean routes. The company...

LNG and LPG Freight Markets Remain Subdued in Week 40

LNG market remained largely flat, with minimal gains in the Atlantic and slight declines across most Pacific routes. Larger LNG vessels (174k cbm)...

New Report Ranks US Ports on Emission Cuts and Transparency

Around 31 million Americans living near ports face severe health risks from diesel pollution emitted by ships, trucks, and cargo equipment. The Clean...

Danish Intelligence Warns Of Russian Naval Provocations In Baltic Waters

Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service reported multiple aggressive manoeuvres by Russian warships in the Danish straits, including near-collisions and radar targeting. One Russian vessel...

China Launches ‘Arctic Express’ as Major European Carriers Reject Northern Sea...

China's recent launch of a new "Arctic Express" container service through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is setting up a strategic divide in global...

Capesize Declines Sharply, Panamax and Supramax Subdued by Asian Holidays

The Capesize market endured a challenging week, marked by a steady decline in rates and a sharp deterioration in sentiment midweek. Capesize Market The Capesize market...

VLCC and Suezmax Rates Fall While Aframax Shows Mixed Trend

The VLCC market softened this week, with rates falling in both Eastern and Atlantic regions, while Suezmax rates also saw a general softening across...