China Maritime Sector Adopts Cleaner Shipping and Port Operations

China’s waterway cargo and port operations are rapidly shifting toward clean energy, with major hubs like Shanghai adopting green fuel and shore power...

2025 Xinhua-Baltic Index: Singapore Leads Global Shipping Centres for 12th Year

Singapore leads for the 12th consecutive year, maintaining its top spot in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic Index. London and Shanghai hold steady in second...

Drewry: Blank Sailings Drop as Transpacific Trade Cools Off

Drewry’s latest Cancelled Sailings Tracker, released on 4 July 2025, offers a revealing snapshot of global container shipping capacity management across major East–West trades. Carriers...

Ningbo Freight Index Rises as Mediterranean Routes Surge

The latest edition of the Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and published in the Baltic Exchange Weekly Round-up,...

Red Sea War Risk Premiums Skyrocket After Ship Attacks

Insurance premiums for Red Sea voyages surge over 230%, now exceeding $1 million per trip. Houthi militants escalate attacks on commercial vessels, targeting...

Mosel River in Germany Reopened to Shipping, Damaged Lock Working

Inland waterways freight shipping on the river Mosel in western Germany is back to normal with ships able to use a damaged lock for...

Houthi Leader Reaffirms Ban on Israel-Linked Shipments as Red Sea Risks...

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declares firm stance against transport of Israeli goods Insurance costs for Red Sea shipping more than double following recent attacks Red...

Russian Crude Exports via G7 Tankers Reach 19‑Month Peak in June

G7-based tankers lifted 39% of Russia’s seaborne crude in June, highest since Nov 2023 Greek operators played a dominant role, lifting 24.5 million...

Container Trade Growth Slows in May as Regional Trends Diverge

Slower Expansion Signals Trade Cooldown. 5% Growth Recorded in Jan–May Period. North America and Africa See Export Declines. Global seaborne container volumes saw a...

Red Sea Transits in Renewed Focus Following Houthis’ First Attacks in...

Oil and Product Flows Plummet as Ships Reroute. LNG Shipments Nearly Halt in Security Fallout. Crude Prices and Freight Rates Edge Up. Yemen-based militants...

JAXPORT’s New Premier Alliance EC3 Status Cuts Asia Transit Times by...

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has achieved a significant advantage in international shipping, becoming the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier...

China’s LSFO Output Rebounds, Bonded Imports Soar, Yet Domestic Bunker Fuel...

China's low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) output saw a rally in June 2025 due to refinery unit restarts, but overall domestic bunker fuel demand remained...

Lessons Learned: Battery Explosion Highlights Risks of Improper Maintenance

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) published Safety Digest 1/2025, highlighting safety issues from recent marine incidents. The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)...

Descartes Reports Slight Rise in U.S. Imports as Sourcing Shifts Persist

U.S. container imports rose 1.8% in June 2025, signaling stabilization after May’s sharp drop. Imports from China remained nearly flat month-over-month but declined...

Despite Share Buybacks and Strategic Investments, Dry Bulk Sector Faces Economic...

The Drewry Dry Bulk Equity Index experienced notable volatility in the first half of 2025 (1H25). The index saw a sharp decline around Liberation...

Capesize Struggles with Atlantic Oversupply, Panamax and Supramax Ride Atlantic Strength

This week's Chart Monitor from Allied QuantumSea Research highlights a significant paradox in the global grain market: Brazil is facing increasing constraints on its...

Officer Lee Tae-Young Honored with IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery

Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea is set to receive the prestigious International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea...

ST LNG Proposes Phased Development of LNG Export Port Off Texas...

ST LNG, LLC plans to build an offshore LNG export terminal 10.4 nautical miles off Matagorda, Texas, aiming to export up to 8.4...

Kawasaki Launches Dual-Fuel CRYSTAL ODYSSEY LPG/NH₃ Carrier

Kawasaki has delivered the CRYSTAL ODYSSEY, an 86,700 m³ LPG and ammonia carrier with expanded cargo capacity and dual-fuel transport capability. The vessel...

Chinese Container Ships Receive Permission to Sail Russia’s Arctic Northern Sea...

Chinese carrier NewNew Shipping received permits for two of its container ships to transit the Arctic without icebreaker support this summer. The NewNew...