India’s Port Industry Set for Steady Growth Over the Next Five...

Indian Ports Set for Expansion with 500 MTPA Capacity Increase by 2028. Rising Imports and Lower Freight Costs Drive Growth in India’s Port...

LNG and LPG Freight Rates Surge on Strong Demand

LPG Market Surges with Strong Rate Gains Across Key Routes. Tight Vessel Supply and Increased Demand Drive LPG Rates to New Highs. LNG...

Global Container Volumes Show Strong Growth in January 2025

Container Trade Expands in January 2025 Despite Market Uncertainties. Utilisation Trends Reveal Mixed Signals in Global Container Shipping. Asia-Europe Utilisation Drops Early, While...

AI Takes Center Stage at CERAWeek Conference

AI is Transforming Oil & Gas Drilling to be Faster, Smarter, and More Efficient. Oil Giants Bet on AI to Cut Costs and...

ISWG-GHG 18 Sees Progress On Mid-Term Measures For Shipping’s GHG Emissions

Following the intense negotiations at ISWG-GHG 18 in London, experts are reflecting on the key developments surrounding mid-term measures (MTMs) for reducing greenhouse gas...

Shipping Market Update Freight Rates And Vessel Performance Overview

This week, MEG LR2s have seen a notable increase in demand, driving freight levels up sharply. TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index surged 21.67 points to...

Dutch Crew Members Plead Guilty In Singapore’s Worst Oil Spill

Four Dutch crew members have admitted their role in Singapore’s worst oil spill in a decade, following a collision at a shipping terminal in...

[Watch] Mechanical Failure Causes Tanker To Strike Pier And Three Navy...

On the night of March 12, 2025, a Brazilian oil tanker experienced a loss of control while maneuvering in the Port of Santos. This...

Odfjell Completes eSAIL® Installation On Bow Olympus To Enhance Fuel Efficiency

Odfjell has successfully installed four 22-meter-tall eSAILs® on its chemical tanker, Bow Olympus, as part of its commitment to wind-assisted propulsion technology (WAPS). The...

SAAM Achieves Strong Financial Results In 2024, Driven By Asset Integration

SAAM reported a successful financial year in 2024, with net income from continuing operations of US$59.2 million, reports Container News.  Integrating Assets SAAM successfully integrated assets...

OceanLink Reports Record Revenue Growth In 2024 Amid Market Challenges

OceanLink, a global leader in container shipping, has reported record-breaking revenues of US$9.12 billion for the year 2024, reflecting a substantial increase from US$5.87...

South Korean Shipyard Completes Major Repair on US Navy Supply Ship

A South Korean shipyard has completed a major maintenance project on a US Navy supply ship, marking a significant first step in the US...

Bulker Newbuilding Contracting Drops 92% To Historic Low

BIMCO’s latest Shipping Number of the Week reveals a dramatic 92% year-on-year drop in bulker newbuilding contracts for the first two months of 2025,...

Shipping Lines Highlight Operational Hurdles At Newly Opened Vizhinjam Port

The Container Shipping Lines Association (India) has pointed out operational challenges that its members are facing at the newly opened Vizhinjam Port, as the...

Massive Fire Breaks Out on Tanker Engaged in Illicit Fuel Transfer,...

A tragic incident occurred on March 13, 2025, near Lamongan, Indonesia. An explosion and subsequent fire onboard resulted in the deaths of three crew...

Dry Bulk Shipping Market Overview

Capesize rates improved with increased activity, closing at $23,697. The Pacific market remained strong, while the South Atlantic saw firm demand and limited...

IMI Joins The Caravel Group

The Caravel Group acquires the International Maritime Institute (IMI) to strengthen maritime education and workforce development. IMI will enhance training for aspiring cadets...

Kongsberg Maritime Secures Contract for Two Methanol-Ready Subsea Vessels

Kongsberg Maritime signs major contract for the design of two multipurpose subsea vessels. UT7623 SEV vessels feature hybrid battery technology and are methanol-ready. ...

China’s First Large Domestically Built Cruise Ship Completes 100 Voyages

Adora Magic City marks its 100th voyage since launching commercial operations in early 2024. Over 350,000 passengers have traveled on the cruise since...

WinGD Achieves Milestone in X-DF-A Ammonia Engine Test

WinGD completes full-load testing of its X-DF-A ammonia engine, matching diesel efficiency with 5% pilot oil. Ultra-low emissions achieved without an ammonia slip...