Tanker Market Report: Regional Disparities Shape Weekly Trends
VLCC activity picked up in the East, offering slight rate improvements; Suezmax and Aframax segments remained subdued.
West Africa and US Gulf VLCC...
U.S. Ports See Slower Container Growth as Market Adjusts
U.S. Ports' imports fell 6.4% year-on-year in May, totaling around 1.95 million TEUs.
June volumes are expected to rebound slightly, but remain below...
May 2025 Seaborne Trade Data Shows 1.8 Percent Growth Across Most...
Global Seaborne Trade rose 1.8% year-on-year in May 2025.
North America recorded sharp declines, with intra-regional trade falling by 26.6%.
February was the...
IHI and Vopak to Jointly Develop Ammonia Terminal in Japan
IHI and Vopak to launch joint venture for ammonia terminal in Japan.
Project targets safe and efficient ammonia storage to support Japan’s energy...
Trade Tensions and Geopolitics Weigh on Dry Bulk Market
Decoupling accelerates as US returns to tariff-driven policy stance.
Dry bulk market grapples with freight volatility, supply overhang, and trade uncertainty.
Tanker attacks...
Tariff Pause Ends as US-Bound Freight Rates Fall While Asia–Europe Trade...
Freight rates to US fall as tariff pause ends; early peak season likely concluded.
Volumes and rates rise on Asia–Europe routes, hinting at...
India-Cyprus Maritime Cooperation Fuels Record-Breaking Shipping Sector FDI
In a significant boost for India's maritime sector, two prominent Cypriot shipping companies, Interorient Navigation Co. Ltd. and Danship & Partners Ltd., have announced...
IG Clubs and CDSA Ink SPRO Agreement in China for Ship...
IG and CDSA Release Aligned SPRO Agreement and Tariff.
2025 MSA SPRO Template Simplifies Framework; Legal Gaps Addressed by Sample Agreement.
Group Clubs...
ReCAAP Warns of Concerning Spike in Asian Maritime Crime
According to data released by the Information Sharing Centre of the intergovernmental anti-piracy group ReCAAP, there has been a concerning surge in maritime crime...
Capesize and Panamax See Robust Week, Supramax Follows Suit
The dry bulk shipping market saw varied performance across segments this week, with Capesize and Panamax showing strong positive momentum, particularly in the Atlantic....
VLCC Market Rebounds, Suezmax Stabilizes, While Aframax Shows Mixed Picture
This week has seen a modest softening in the LR2 tanker freight market, particularly in the Middle East Gulf (MEG) region. LR2s (Long Range...
EMEA Port Operators Positioned Strongly Amid Global Trade Tensions
Most EMEA port operators are financially resilient amid tariff tensions.
Limak and Euroports face elevated credit risk due to limited rating headroom.
Fitch...
Saudi Arabia Takes Major Leap in Cruise Tourism, Introducing Landmark Regulations
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has recently unveiled the Kingdom's first comprehensive regulatory framework governing cruise ship operations. This landmark move signifies a...
SAAM’s Trapananda, Latin America’s First Electric Tug, Revolutionizes Maritime Sustainability
SAAM, a leading multinational port and logistics company, has marked a significant achievement in maritime sustainability with the christening of the Trapananda, the first...
VARD TO Build Next-Generation Research Vessel For Inkfish in €200 Million...
VARD signs contract with Inkfish to build RV6000, one of the world’s most advanced research vessels. Vessel will support global ocean exploration with cutting-edge...
AD Ports Group And Critical Minerals Forum Partner To Strengthen Global...
AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing...
Crowley Launches LNG Ship Tiscapa To Boost U.S.-Caribbean Trade
Crowley’s latest LNG-powered vessel, Tiscapa, has officially entered commercial service, offering faster, more environmentally friendly ocean cargo transport between the United States, the Caribbean,...
From Policy To Practice IMO’s Vision For Maritime Excellence In 2026–2027
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has chosen "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence" as the theme for World Maritime Day 2026 and 2027,...
Panama Canal Restores Full Operations Amid Sustainability Push And Infrastructure Plans
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially restored full operational capacity, maintaining a 50-foot draft through the 2025 dry season — a key recovery...
Transpacific Container Shipping Volatility Follows US Tariff Pause On China
A turbulent sequence of tariff policy changes by the U.S. has triggered significant volatility in Transpacific container shipping, particularly on routes from Asia to...
