Iran May Attack Red Sea, Persian Gulf Ships Defending Israel

Iranian state news reported on June 14, 2025, that Iran has threatened to target ships, naval vessels, and military bases near the Persian Gulf...

Capesize Rallies, Panamax Sees Strong Gains, Supramax Splits Basins

The Capesize dry bulk market exhibited a steady yet nuanced performance in the recent trading week (Week 24, ending June 13, 2025), beginning with...

VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax Rates Decline Globally as Market Softening Continues

The LR2 (Long Range 2) tanker market in the Middle East Gulf (MEG) indeed saw its resilience tested and ultimately yielded to downward pressure...

Israeli Attack on Iran Heightens Tensions, Sends Ripples Through Asian LNG...

The Israeli attack on Iran in the early hours of June 13, 2025, has significantly heightened tensions across LNG markets in Asia. Sources from...

From Trojan Horse to Guardian: Dar es Salaam Reshapes Ocean Future...

As dawn broke over the Indian Ocean, the Port of Dar es Salaam awoke to a flurry of activity. Freighters glowed golden in the...

Meyer Werft Continues LNG-Propelled Cruise Ship Platform, Integrates TMC’s Air Technology

Meyer Werft, the renowned German shipbuilding group, has awarded a contract to TMC Compressors (TMC), a Norway-based company, to supply the complete marine compressed...

ABS CEO Christopher Wiernicki Wins Silver Bell Award for Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has been awarded the 2025 Silver Bell Award by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) for his...

Wallenius Sol Unveils New Methanol-Ready RoRo Vessel

Wallenius Sol has taken delivery of the South Enabler, a next-generation RoRo-container vessel set to replace ML Freyja on a key European route. ...

Oil Prices Soar Nearly 10% Amid Middle East Tensions Following Israeli...

Crude oil futures surged nearly 10% as tensions escalated after Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, raising fears of supply disruptions through the Persian Gulf. ...

Hanwha Group Applauds U.S. Backing for Austal Acquisition Interest

The U.S. government has cleared Hanwha to increase its stake in Australian shipbuilder Austal up to 100%, with no national security concerns raised...

How China Is Fueling a Boom in Arctic Shipping Routes

Chinese companies are showing increased interest in using the Northern Sea Route (NSR), with a projected 50% rise in voyages in 2025. Russia’s...

Authorities Respond To Bulk Carrier Grounding In St. Marys River

A self-discharging bulk carrier transporting approximately 29,000 tonnes of limestone ran aground on June 8 in the St. Marys River near Neebish Island, prompting...

Port Of Oakland Sees 6% Growth In Container Volume Amid Trade...

The Port of Oakland reported continued strong performance in May 2025, with container volumes exceeding expectations despite ongoing tariff negotiations and uncertain global trade...

Fincantieri And Indonesia’s PMM Forge Underwater Defense Alliance At Indo Defence...

At the Indo Defence Expo & Forum currently underway in Jakarta, Fincantieri, the global shipbuilding leader, and PT PRIMA MAJU MAPAN (PMM), an Indonesian...

Nor-Shipping 2025 Breaks Records With 60th Anniversary Edition

Nor-Shipping 2025, celebrating its 60th anniversary, concluded with record-breaking attendance and global participation, marking its most successful edition to date. Held from 2–6 June,...

India Issues Maritime Advisory Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a safety advisory to Indian seafarers and Indian-flagged vessels operating in Iranian ports or transiting through...

Stena Line Invests £17 Million In Birkenhead Terminal Expansion To Boost...

Stena Line has announced a major £17 million investment in the 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead, aimed at increasing freight parking capacity, enhancing traffic...

Maritime War Risk Premium May Surge Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

Shipping risks may push up insurance costs. Red Sea return to normal may be delayed. Maritime war risk premium in the Middle East could...

Niche Carriers Make a Big Comeback on Trans-Pacific Lanes

Sea‑Intelligence reports a significant resurgence of smaller, specialist ocean carriers—referred to as "niche carriers"—on the Asia–North America West Coast (NAWC) route, taking advantage of...

Deadly Aspergillus Fungus Could Spread as the World Warms, Study

A new scientific study reveals that climate change is enabling Aspergillus—a common but potentially lethal fungal pathogen—to expand into regions that were previously inhospitable,...