Pacific Environment Calls for Leadership During International Maritime Talks
As critical climate negotiations take place at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) MEPC 83 meeting in London, the U.S. government has withdrawn from discussions,...
NCFI Sees Mixed Trends in Key Trade Routes
The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI) for April 11, 2025, reflects notable shifts in container freight rates across major trade routes, reports Baltic Exchange.
Compiled...
Lessons Learned: Tanker Strikes Naval Pier
NTSB has issued an investigation report into an incident where a tanker struck Naval Weapons Station Pier B on January 14, 2024, while transiting...
Baltic Exchange Highlights Green Innovation at Maritime Silk Road Forum
On March 25, 2025, Jin Yu Cheong, Head of Baltic Exchange Asia, delivered the welcome speech at the Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum...
Fincantieri & Accenture Launch Digital Joint Venture
Fincantieri and Accenture have announced the launch of Fincantieri Ingenium, a new joint venture aimed at accelerating digitalization in shipbuilding, defense, and port logistics....
U.S. Rethinks Port Fee Plan on Chinese Vessels Amid Industry Pushback
The U.S. is reconsidering proposed fees of up to $3 million per port call on Chinese-linked vessels after industry backlash.
Sectors like agriculture...
Nations Approve First Global Shipping Emissions Fee
The International Maritime Organization will impose a $100-per-ton fee on excess shipping emissions starting in 2027, marking the first global climate levy for...
World Shipping Council Backs U.S. Plan to Revitalize Shipbuilding
World Shipping Council Calls for Comprehensive Legislative Strategy.
Executive Order on Shipbuilding Seen as Positive Step for U.S. Maritime Industry.
WSC Warns Retroactive...
Chinese Captain Charged Over Taiwan Undersea Cable Damage
Anchor Drop Blamed for Cable Disruption Off Southwest Coast.
Captain Denies Involvement, Refuses to Cooperate with Investigators.
Seven Crew Members Released, Returned to...
Bill Gates Reportedly Set to Sell $645 Million Hydrogen Superyacht
Ownership Unconfirmed, But Gates Reportedly Never Used the Yacht.
Patrick Dovigi Tipped as Buyer of Record-Breaking Superyacht.
Yachting Industry Hails Breakthrough as a...
Singapore to Begin Sea-Based LNG Bunkering Trials in H2 2025
LNG Bunkering Volumes at Singapore Port Soar Over 2,000%.
MPA Receives 14 Proposals for LNG and Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions.
Sea Trials to Focus...
China’s Crude Imports Surge to 5-Month High in March
Iranian Oil Hits Record 1.8mbd as Shandong Leads the Charge.
OFAC Sanctions Spark Refiners’ Rush to Stockpile Iranian Crude.
Shandong Teapots Flex Muscle...
MSC Cruises Celebrates the Glamorous Naming of MSC World America in...
MSC Cruises officially named its new flagship MSC World America at a star-studded ceremony in Miami on April 9, 2025.
Actress Drew Barrymore...
Report Highlights Green Methanol as Leading Climate-Neutral Fuel for Shipping
Green methanol is identified as the most practical low-carbon fuel for international shipping, with up to 96% CO₂ reduction over a ship’s lifecycle.
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U.S. and Panama Sign Security Pact Near Panama Canal
New Agreement Allows U.S. Troop Deployment Near Canal for Training.
Panama and U.S. Expand Security Cooperation Adjacent to Canal Zone.
Panama Strengthens Canal...
Khalifa Port welcomes First LNG-Powered Vessel
United Global Ro-Ro Debuts LNG-Powered Carrier at Khalifa Port.
First LNG-Powered Ro-Ro Vessel Calls at Khalifa Port Under UGR-Noatum JV.
UGR Launches Eco-Friendly...
Van Oord’s Net Profit Hits $43m in 2024
Van Oord, the Dutch maritime contractor, reported a net profit of €127 million for 2023, more than doubling its 2022 figure of €60 million....
RINA Grants Approval for Methanol Superstorage
SRC Methanol Superstorage Technology has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from leading classification society RINA.
The comprehensive AiP confirms that the highly space...
Carriers Double Down on Blank Sailings to Stabilize Rates
83 sailings canceled out of 713 scheduled in East-West trades (weeks 16–20), marking a 12% blank sailing rate.
Transpacific Eastbound trade will face...
March 2025 U.S. Container Imports Maintain Momentum Amid Tariff Challenges
U.S. container imports rose 6.3% in March 2025 compared to February and 11% year-over-year, maintaining strong momentum from January’s surge past 2.4 million TEUs.
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