Geopolitics Reshapes Tanker Market Dynamics

  A potential lifting of the Russian crude ban could significantly impact the global oil tanker market. It might lead to increased demand for larger...

Global Bunker Fuel Market Sees Slight Price Decline, Future Uncertain

The global bunker fuel market experienced a slight decline in prices during the 50th week of the year. The prices of High Sulfur Fuel...

The Poseidon Principles: Driving Climate Action In The Shipping Industry

The Poseidon Principles, a framework for assessing the climate impact of shipping portfolios, has shown that financial institutions are increasingly aligning their investments with...

A Comprehensive Guide To Shipyard Design And Layout

Designing shipyards is a complex task due to the diverse nature of vessels being built, ranging from simple to complex. The optimal layout and...

Moody’s affirms Port of Oakland’s A1 stable rating

Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Port of Oakland’s senior lien rating at A1 stable, reflecting strong liquidity, robust debt service coverage, and...

Rongsheng Heavy Industries Resumes Operations

Rongsheng Heavy Industries, once the largest private Chinese shipbuilder, has resumed operations as Jiangsu New Rongsheng Heavy Industry after bankruptcy. The yard has...

Resilient Marine Shipping on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway 

Total cargo shipments reached 32.3 million metric tons by November, matching 2023 levels and demonstrating the reliability of marine shipping. Key increases were...

UECC Expands Eco-Friendly Fleet with Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier

UECC introduces the Blue Aspire, a dual-fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) with advanced eco-friendly features. The 200-meter-long vessel can carry...

Successful Pilot Stimulates Circularity In Rotterdam Port Area

A pilot wherein organizations planned their waste streams through the geoFluxus Squander Profile Stage has taken the round economy in the Rotterdam port region...

CSET Submits Order For Future Fuel-Ready 307,000 Dwt Tanker Sextet

COSCO Delivery Energy Transportation (CSET), part of China COSCO Delivery Company Restricted, has as of late marked a development contract with countryman COSCO Shipbuilding...

Giacomo Calamari To Launch New Venture In Partnership With Signal Maritime

 Giacomo Calamari, a recognized pioneer with 25 years of involvement across all big hauler sections, is set to send off an imaginative new pursuit...

Potential Use Of Nuclear Power For Shipping Publications & Documents

The European Association, with the reception of the European Green Arrangement, has flagged its commitment towards turning into a carbon free economy. In this...

 MSC Adds More ULCVs To Orderbook That Equates With World’s Sixth-Largest...

Courageous by the danger of extra overcapacity, MSC has requested a further ten 24,000 teu LNG double fuelled vessels from China's Hengli Weighty Industry...

Overview of FUMES 2: Focus on Methane Emissions from LNG Ships

FUMES 2, led by ICCT, focuses on methane emissions from LNG-powered ships. The project aims to deliver comprehensive data on methane slip and...

Understanding the Risks of Scrap Iron and Steel Shipments

Bulk shipments of scrap iron and steel are prone to self-heating, flammable gas production, especially hydrogen, leading to serious fire and explosion risks. ...

ReCAAP Reports Surge in Violence Against Seafarers in 2024

ReCAAP reports a sharp rise in piracy incidents in 2024, with 86 attacks and 17 involving violence. Recent incidents in the Singapore Strait...

December Marine Fuel Premiums Decline Amid Weak Demand

December's ex-wharf contracts were concluded at premiums of $6-$10/mt, down from November's $13-$17/mt. Ample LSFO cargo inflows from the West to the Far...

Dry Bulk Contracting Declines Amid Freight Rate Pressures

Dry bulk newbuilding contracting has dropped 70% below the yearly average over the past three months, influenced by low freight rates, uncertain demand,...

Drewry: World Container Index Remains Stable This Week

Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $3,529 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 12 December 2024 The Drewry WCI composite index...

CIMC SOE Inks Deal to Build Up LNG Bunkering Vessel Duo

CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering has signed a deal with compatriot Fuzhou Wuyang Refined Oil Trading to build up to two LNG bunkering...