Dryad: Maritime Risk Intensifies Amid Red Sea and Black Sea Flashpoints

As maritime operators continue to navigate volatile global conditions, the latest intelligence from Dryad Global reveals a critical escalation in threat levels across two...

Asian Imports Surge to U.S. Despite China Slowdown

U.S. containerized imports from 10 major Asian economies totaled 9.85 million TEUs in the first half of 2025, up 3.9% year‑on‑year, according to the Japan International...

EU Eyes Fresh Russia Sanctions: Price Caps and Blacklists on the...

Member states struggle to pass the 18th sanctions package. Floating price cap might not necessarily pressure Urals. Uncertainty over whether the US plans...

Iran Poised to Close Strait of Hormuz, Warns Ex-IRGC Commander

Iran parliament member says Hormuz closure militarily prepared. Hormuz closure could imperil at least a fifth of the world's oil supplies. Iran has completed...

Red Sea Crisis Triggers 45% Surge in Container Shipping Emissions

EU Container Shipping CO₂ Output Soars Amid Route Disruptions. Rerouting Around Africa Adds 18 Million Tons of CO₂ in 2024. Container Shipping Hit...

Five Armed Robbery Incidents Reported in Asia from 8–14 July

Singapore Strait Sees Continued Spike in Ship Robberies. Belawan Anchorage Incident Involves Tied-Up Watchmen. 94 Incidents Reported in SOMS Since January 2025. Between July...

WSC Seeks to Align EU ETS with IMO Net Zero Goals

WSC urges EU ETS alignment with IMO Net Zero Framework. Avoiding dual regulation can strengthen competitiveness, coherence, and global decarbonization. Strategic opportunity to...

Greek Tankers Surge in Russian Oil Trade Despite Sanctions

Greek Tankers Dominate Russia Oil Trade Despite Sanctions. Sanctioned Vessels Still Active in Russian Oil Shipments. Falling Oil Prices Fuel Greek Expansion in...

EU Ports Delay Shore Power, Fueling Ship Emissions

Only 20% of the Required Port Electrification is completed. Ships Still Burning Fossil Fuels While Docked. Cruise Ships Emit Six Times More Than...

T&E Pushes for Overhaul of EU ETS to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonisation

EU ETS and IMO Framework Must Work Together, Says T&E. T&E Urges Inclusion of Smaller Ships in EU ETS. Ferry Route Exemptions Should...

GMS Reports Market Turmoil Driven by Tariffs

Trump’s tariff deadline passes with no response, triggering market volatility. Ship recycling sector sees rising steel prices but sluggish vessel supply. New regulatory...

LNG Shipping Stocks Steady as Market Awaits Seasonal Breakout

LNG shipping stocks remain steady amid low holiday trading. European spot rates rise while Asian rates decline Market holds firm as investors await...

Global Trade at Risk as Key Shipping Routes Face Mounting Threats

Global chokepoints under pressure as shipping routes face geopolitical, climate, and capacity threats. Strait of Hormuz, Suez, and Panama Canals highlight vulnerabilities. Nations...

Why Europe’s Biggest Port is Preparing for War with Russia —...

Rotterdam preps for wartime logistics amid rising NATO-Russia tension. Port of Rotterdam and Antwerp coordinate military cargo handling and resilience planning. EU eyes...

US Port Operators Seek To Mitigate Hefty Expected Tariffs on China-built...

Trump administration signals it wants to stop purchases of China-made port cranes. Industry group executive sees 100% tariffs as "the floor". Trump tariff...

Stena Bulk Begins Reflagging Suezmax Tankers Under Swedish Registry

Stena Bulk is set to reflag five Suezmax tankers under the Swedish flag, starting with Stena Sunrise in July 2025. The initiative marks...

India Must Strengthen Shipping Ecosystem to Cut Export Costs and Risks

India’s limited shipping and air cargo control increases vulnerability during global crises. High logistics costs during disruptions, like COVID-19 or Red Sea events,...

Panama Bunker Sales Jump Nearly 20% in First Half of 2025

Panama recorded a 19.8% year-on-year increase in bunker sales during H1 2025, totaling over 2.73 million metric tonnes. Very low sulphur fuel oil...

Lessons Learned: Instability During Hoist Adjustment Results in Cargo Collision

An incident occurred during a backloading operation involving two vessels. The event resulted in cargo becoming stuck after a collision on the receiving vessel’s...

Chimbusco Pan Nation Pioneers B30-MGO Supply, Advancing Sustainable Marine Fuels

Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN), a leading bunker supplier, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has completed the "first-ever delivery" of B30-Marine Gasoil (B30-MGO)...