Yemen’s Houthis Reject U.S. and Iranian Calls to De-escalate Tensions
Yemen's Houthi group has rejected calls from both the U.S. and Iran to dial down their actions in the Red Sea, where they resumed...
Russian Oil Cargo Transferred from Sanctioned Tankers Discharged into China
Russian Oil Bypasses Sanctions: Cargo transferred from sanctioned tankers to a non-sanctioned vessel.
Oil Discharged in China: Cargo unloaded at Qingdao port, continuing...
NCL Takes Delivery of First Prima Plus-Class Ship
Norwegian Aqua, the first Prima Plus-class cruise ship, has been delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).
Built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, the vessel...
MOL and Fujitsu Leverage AI for Smarter Crew Replacement Planning
MOL and Fujitsu launch AI-powered optimization system for crew replacement planning.
Trial phase begins in Japan in May 2025, aiming for full-scale implementation.
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ReCAAP ISC Reports Four Armed Robberies Against Ships In Asia
Between March 11th and 17th, four incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported to the ReCAAP ISC in Asia, reports Safety4sea.
Area Of Concern
One...
Bulk Carrier Owner Fined A$63,000 for Ignoring AMSA Directive in Australia
The owner of a bulk carrier, has been fined A$63,000 ($40,000) by the Gladstone Magistrates Court in Australia. This penalty was imposed due to...
Dry Bulk Shipping Market Sees Strong Upturn, Capesize Rates Exceed $20,000
The dry bulk shipping market has seen a strong upturn in the past month, with Capesize rates surpassing the $20,000 mark and Panamax rates...
UP World LNG Shipping Index Declines Amidst Low Spot Rates and...
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) declined by 1.60%, while the S&P 500 dropped by 2.27%. In a broader view, geopolitical risks in...
ITOPF Report Details Potential Damage And Liabilities From Biodiesel Spills
ITOPF has released a report detailing the potential damage and liabilities associated with biofuel spills, with a particular focus on biodiesel. This report likely...
Folk Maritime Partners With ORBCOMM For Smart Container Monitoring
ORBCOMM has been selected by Folk Maritime Services Company to provide its smart container monitoring technology. This will allow Folk Maritime to track their...
Eco Napoli Completes Grimaldi Group’s Greenest Ro-Ro Fleet
Eco Napoli, the final vessel in Grimaldi’s GG5G fleet, is the world’s largest and most eco-friendly ro-ro ship for short-sea shipping.
It doubles...
OOIL Reports Strong 2024 Earnings Growth Amid Fleet Expansion
OOIL’s 2024 profit surged to US$2,577.4 million, with revenue of US$10,702 million and EBIT of US$2,635 million.
Liner liftings reached 7.6 million TEUs,...
Panamax Market Surges Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
The Baltic Panamax Index surged to $12,287 per day, signaling a strong market rebound.
Gold prices surpassed $3,000 per ounce due to geopolitical...
APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas Welcomes First Vessel Under Gemini Cooperation
APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas received the first Gemini Cooperation vessel, a Maersk-Hapag-Lloyd alliance.
Simultaneous Transshipment reduces wait times, boosting Mexico’s global trade role.
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China Builds 62% of Global Ship Orders
China dominates global shipbuilding with a 62.42% market share, followed by South Korea and Japan.
The U.S. shipbuilding industry remains small but has...
India Modernizes Bills Of Lading Legislation
India has introduced the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which aims to replace the colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856. This new legislation...
COSCO SHIPPING Car Carriers And Neptune Lines Partner To Establish Automotive...
COSCO SHIPPING Carriers (CSCC) and Neptune Lines, a leading Mediterranean short-sea RoRo operator, have signed a strategic agreement to develop a new automotive supply...
BSM Singapore Welcomes First LNG Dual-Fuel Car Carrier, TRANS HARMONY GREEN
BSM Singapore has added the first LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), TRANS HARMONY GREEN, to its managed fleet. The vessel, built...
Port Of Rotterdam Authority Reports Strong Investment And Growth In 2024
The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s 2024 annual report, “Navigating towards a Sustainable Future”, highlights an 11% increase in gross investments, reaching €320.6 million.
Key Investments...
ZeroNorth Report Highlights Energy Efficiency As Key To Maritime Green Transition
A new industry roundtable report by ZeroNorth, titled “Recommendations for Scaling and Implementing Energy Efficiency in Shipping”, underscores the critical role of energy efficiency...