Damen Delivers Fuel-Efficient Combi Freighters to Fast Lines Belgium

Fast Lines Belgium has launched two Damen Combi Freighter 3850 vessels, marking the first newbuilds in its fleet. The vessels are designed for...

Dry Bulk Market Trends Capesize Firms Slightly, Panamax Holds Ground, Supramax...

The dry bulk market delivered a mixed performance over the past week, with each segment reflecting distinct supply-demand dynamics. Capesize rates showed modest signs of...

Tanker Market Faces Mixed Fortunes VLCCs Stagnate, Suezmax Slides, Aframax Finds...

The global tanker market continues to navigate through choppy waters, with varying degrees of activity and rate movement across vessel classes. The VLCC segment remains...

Hapag-Lloyd Completes Delivery of 12-Vessel LNG Dual-Fuel Containership Series

Hapag-Lloyd has taken delivery of Wilhelmshaven Express, the twelfth and final vessel in its LNG dual-fuel Hamburg Express class. The 23,664 TEU ship,...

Cedar LNG Begins Fabrication Of Indigenous-Led Floating LNG Vessel In South...

Cedar LNG has reached a significant milestone as construction begins on its floating LNG vessel at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea....

Fairchem Pinnacle Delivered With Advanced LNG Dual-Fuel Technology

The Fairchem Pinnacle, a state-of-the-art chemical tanker, was successfully delivered at Fukuoka Shipbuilding in Japan. The vessel represents a significant step forward in sustainable...

World’s First Sail-Assisted Aframax Tanker Named ‘Brands Hatch’ in Shanghai

China has delivered the world's first sail-assisted Aframax tanker, Brands Hatch, to UK-based Union Maritime, marking a significant step in sustainable ship design. ...

Borouge And ADNOC L&S Sign $531 Million, 15-Year Deal To Boost...

Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) have signed a 15-year strategic partnership valued at $531 million (AED 1.95 billion). This long-term...

Gothenburg Port Accelerates Green Shipping With Shore Power Project

In a major move to enhance environmental sustainability, the Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract to construct a high-capacity transformer station to power...

Panama Canal Chief Warns $23b Port Deal Threatens Neutrality

A $23 billion port acquisition could give a major shipping company undue control, jeopardizing equal access through the Panama Canal. The country is...

ICS: Geopolitical Instability Tops Risks Facing Shipping

Shipping leaders identify rising geopolitical tensions, energy security issues, and regional instability as the greatest threats to maritime operations. A growing share of...

US–China Strike Trade Truce, Ease Export Curbs

China will grant six-month export licenses for rare-earth minerals, while the U.S. will relax restrictions on key high-tech exports. Both sides agreed to...

Freightos: Container Rates Surge as Shippers Rush Ahead of Deadlines

The container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines, reports AJOT. Ocean Freight Rates Transpacific routes saw a moderate increase, now about 15% above...

Hydrogen Engine Partnership Between Belgium and Japan Launched

A new partnerships aims to accelerate the deployment of BeHydro’s dual fuel and 100% hydrogen engines in Japan’s ports and coastal areas. The...

Ocean Workers Deserve Recognition as Frontline Heroes in the Climate Crisis

‘Focus On’ report presents the findings of a new analysis of World Risk Poll data collected in 2023. The report focuses on the...

Ethanol: A Renewable Solution for Cleaner Shipping Fuels

Engine and fuel system adaptations are required to safely use ethanol in ships. Ethanol is part of a broader set of alternative fuels...

Tariffs Trigger May 2025 Decline in U.S. Container Imports

May 2025 Marks the First Significant Monthly Drop Since the Pandemic-Era 2020. East and Gulf Coast Ports Gain Market Share as West Coast...

Red Sea Maritime Risk Persists Despite Surge in Ship Traffic

EU’s Aspides Naval Mission Curbs Attacks but Faces Resource Limits. Iran’s Military Activity and GPS Disruptions Heighten Regional Tensions. Dryad Global Urges Rerouting...

Safe Draught Mark Reading: Reducing Risks and Preventing Accidents

Draught mark reading is essential but risky if done overside. Recent fatalities highlight the dangers of improper procedures. Common hazards include falls, drowning,...

MPA and Firmus Partner on Sustainable AI Cooling

Singapore Moves Toward Greener AI with Modular Seawater-Cooled Data Centres. MPA and Firmus Sign MoU to Study Eco-Friendly AI Factories Along Waterfront. Innovating...