DP World & Hapag-Lloyd Extend 10-year Deal at Port of Santos

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announces the renewal of a long-term agreement with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s...

San Pedro Bay Ports Launch Methanol Bunkering Pilot

Initiative supported by C40 Cities to boost clean fuel adoption. The project aims to create a replicable model for U.S. ports. Pilot to...

ABS Guidance Clarifies Heat Shield Requirements for Engine Room Ladders

PSC may cite deficiency 07120 if gaps exist between ladders and decks. SOLAS II-2/13.4.2.4 requires steel shields for inclined ladders and stairways. Shields...

Maritime Leadership Stalled by Outdated Norms and Exclusion

Report finds progress but persistent barriers in inclusive leadership pipelines. Societal expectations, company culture, and relationships hinder diverse leaders. Stories of exclusion reveal...

Shadow Fleet 2.0 Threatens Shipping’s Reputation

Panama revokes 200 tankers, but trade persists. Flag state Whack-A-Mole keeps illicit ships afloat. Public spotlight grows on shadow fleet operations. Ukraine and Panama...

COSCO Stays on U.S. Route as FBX Rates Split

Port of Los Angeles Sees Record Summer Volumes, Slowdown Ahead FBX01 Rates Slip While Remaining Range-Bound in September FBX03 Defies Trend With Strong...

Mental and Emotional Hygiene – Part 1

A “User Manual for the Human Mind” — with the gunas as operating systems, their dysfunctions as failure modes, and Sattva as the regulatory...

Container Freight Rates Extend Decline as WCI Drops 8% in Late...

Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) fell 8% to $1,761, marking 15 straight weeks of decline. Transpacific spot rates dropped, with Shanghai–Los Angeles at...

Fincantieri Delivers Star Princess, Second LNG-Powered Sphere-Class Ship

Fincantieri delivered Star Princess, the second LNG-powered Sphere-class vessel for Princess Cruises, at the Monfalcone shipyard. With 178,000 gross tons, it is Italy’s...

NCFI Sees Sharp Drops in Europe and Middle East Routes

The latest Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, reported declines across major export...

Port Everglades Ranks Among Top 20% In Global Container Port Performance

Broward County's Port Everglades is in the top 20% worldwide for container port performance, holding its No. 3 position in North America and No....

Global Shipping Firms Stick With China Shipyards Despite U.S. Port Fees

CSIS report says business is largely unaffected by U.S. port fee policies. China captured 53% of global ship orders in the first eight...

Seatrium and Cochin Shipyard Forge Offshore Partnership to Expand Across Asia

Partnership combines Seatrium’s engineering expertise with CSL’s infrastructure. Initial focus on MRO projects for Asian clients with plans for wider expansion. Agreement marks...

VLCC Market Surges Amid Tight Supply and Rising Middle East Exports

Spot freight rates for VLCCs surged in September to near $100,000 per day, driven by strong Middle East exports, long-haul cargoes, and geopolitical...

Impact Damage from Mooring Line Failure at Exposed Berth

This incident summary is based on findings from the Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung (BSU) and the Britannia P&I Club case study. It describes the uncontrolled...

IMO Sets Certification and Testing Rules for Anchor Handling Winches

IMO’s MSC.1/Circ.1662 sets safety standards for anchor handling winches. Guidelines cover design, testing, certification, maintenance, and operations. Winches must have overload monitoring, emergency...

Global Shipping Navigates Volatility and Transformation

Geopolitical disruptions, including Suez Canal traffic decline and Strait of Hormuz focus, are reshaping global shipping routes and extending voyage distances. Containerized and...

Refinery Maintenance to Trim LR2 Cargoes, Boost VLCC Demand in 4Q25

Refinery maintenance in the Middle East and India may cut up to 30 LR2 cargoes in 4Q25. Saudi Arabia could see as many...

Coast Guard Advances Force Design 2028 With Major Robotics Upgrade

Coast Guard to invest nearly $350 million in robotics and autonomous systems under OBBBA. FY 2025 allocation includes $11 million for immediate upgrades...

Vessel Attacked Off Yemen Amid Rising Houthi Activity in Red Sea

A vessel was attacked early Tuesday in the Gulf of Aden, about 225 km off Yemen’s coast; no injuries were reported, and the...