Intermodal: Shifting Soybean Trade Reshapes Dry Bulk Patterns
According to Safety4Sea, global soybean flows are changing and reshaping dry bulk activity. Soybeans continue to drive Kamsarmax demand on the Brazil–China and US–China...
Lords Committee Criticises Delays in Implementing Marine Accident Recommendations
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about long-standing delays in acting on safety recommendations linked to marine accidents. Its...
Global Shipping Outlook Signals a Tougher 2026, Says Fitch Ratings
A new sector outlook highlights a challenging year ahead for global shipping in 2026. Geopolitical tensions, shifting policy landscapes, and softer GDP growth across...
Panama Canal LNG Transits Dip as European Demand Draws U.S. Cargoes
LNG tanker traffic through the Panama Canal declined in November, reflecting a shift in U.S. LNG exports toward European markets, reports Platts.
Only three laden...
India Revamps Shipbuilding Aid Scheme to Boost Domestic Orders
India is moving to ease regulations under its revamped Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), aiming to convert a recently approved multi-billion-rupee maritime package into...
Middle East Bunker Market Shows Mixed Momentum in November
Fujairah bunker demand dips in Nov.
Oman marine gasoil supply up slightly.
Iraq’s southern ports maintain robust bunker activity.
Bunker fuel availability in Fujairah...
NYK Unveils Next-Gen Car Carrier with Full Marine DX Suite
NYK has ordered a next-generation pure car carrier from Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Japan, equipped with an AI-enabled autonomous navigation suite and an expanded...
CMA CGM’s ‘She Sails’ Initiative Doubles Women at Sea in Just...
Maritime freight and logistics provider CMA CGM says it has doubled the number of female seafarers working on its vessels, one year after launching...
Lessons Learned: Dropped Pallet During Cargo Transfer
A plastic pallet loaded with plastic lube oil drums fell while being hoisted, reports an IMCA Safety flash.
What happened?
During transfer of lube oil drums...
Gdańsk Leads the Pack as EU Port Rankings Shift in Q3...
Gdańsk records the strongest growth in Europe.
Southern hubs lose momentum as the centre of gravity shifts
New challengers are rising fast toward...
IMO MEPC 83 Updates NOx Technical Code
IMO Adopts NOx Code Amendments at MEPC 83.
New NOx Certification Rules to Apply From 2028.
MEPC 83 Clarifies NOx Engine Certification Framework.
The...
Nordic Countries Launch Phase 2 of Zero-Carbon Shipping Roadmap
Nordics Move From Planning to Action on Zero-Emission Shipping.
Phase 2 of Nordic Zero-Carbon Shipping Roadmap Gets Underway.
Nordic Green Shipping Corridors Move...
U.S. Container Imports Decline in November
U.S. Container Imports Drop Nearly 8% in November on Weak China Demand.
November U.S. Container Volumes Decline as Importers Turn Cautious.
Tariff Uncertainty...
Panamax Container Ships Remain Profitable Despite Obsolescence Predictions
Panama Canal Limits Created Panamax Ships – and Their Legacy Endures.
Panamax Vessels Age but Continue to Deliver Strong Charter Returns.
Neo-Panamax Era...
Suez Canal Container Traffic Slips Despite High-Profile Returns
Suez Canal Sees Year-on-Year Decline Even as Some Container Ships Return.
Container Ship Traffic Through Suez Falls as Megamax Vessels Stay Away.
Selective...
Wan Hai Orders 49,300 New Containers in USD 118M Deal
Wan Hai Lines orders 49,300 new containers as part of a major fleet expansion programme.
The investment is valued at USD 118.1 million...
Edison and Knutsen Sign Contract for New 174,000 m³ LNG Carrier...
A new LNG carrier of 174,000 cubic meters will take shape at Hanwha Ocean’s yard in Geoje (Okpo), following a long-term charter deal signed...
China’s Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time
China’s trade surplus crossed $1 trillion within just 11 months, setting a new global record.
Exports continue to far outpace imports despite US...
DP World Unifies Marine Services Under One Global Identity to Strengthen...
DP World announced that it is unifying its Marine Services businesses under a single global identity, marking a major step in its evolution into...
Everllence Confirms Successful Run of Ethanol-Fuelled Four-Stroke Engine
Everllence announced that its 21/31 dual-fuel four-stroke engine has successfully run on ethanol at its test facility in Frederikshavn, Denmark. The engine performed across...
