Spanish wind-assisted propulsion company bound4blue has announced the successful installation of what they claim to be the world's largest suction sails. Four of their...

The recent U.S. administrative actions, specifically the imposition of new tariffs, have sent ripples of uncertainty through global markets, causing a significant downturn across...

The VLCC market commenced April with a sense of cautious optimism, particularly in the Middle East. The early part of the month saw a...

The UAE is actively working to expand the availability of low-carbon shipping fuels at Fujairah, according to an energy ministry official speaking at a...

Stillstrom by Maersk and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the shared goal of investigating the...

The first quarter of 2025 has seen contrasting developments in maritime security across Southeast Asia. While piracy and armed robbery incidents in the Singapore...

AD Ports Group has announced the signing of a 10-year lease agreement with TW Steel, a leading provider of prefabricated structures. The partnership aims...

M/V Transporter, the world’s first crew transfer vessel (CTV) powered exclusively by biomethanol, has been officially delivered by Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S). The vessel...

In a significant move toward digitalisation and sustainability, the TMS Group, a global leader in multi-segment shipping, has selected Ascenz Marorka’s Smart Shipping solution...

South Korea’s H-Line Shipping and US energy major ExxonMobil recently held a naming ceremony for two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers at Samsung...

Short-Term Surge in Zhoushan LSFO Likely to Fade in Q2. China’s Fuel Oil Export Quotas Could Cap Zhoushan LSFO Prices. LSFO Premiums Rise...

MEPC83 Needs to Score Big on Climate or Sink the 2050 Goal. A Carbon Levy Alone Won’t Save Shipping. MEPC83 Must End the...

Freight Rates Surge After US Sanctions. Quarterly Average Remains Strong Despite Adjustments. Tighter Tonnage Supports Cautious Optimism. In late December 2024, West Africa–Far East...

Ship Recycling at Alang Drops to 15-Year Low. Only 113 Ships were Scrapped at Alang in FY25, Marking a Steep Decline. High Freight...

WSC urges IMO to adopt global carbon pricing to close the cost gap between fossil and green fuels. Industry leaders stress the need...

Stella Maris UK has called for urgent protections to stop seafarers from being forced to choose between shore leave and adequate rest. As the...

Experts warned about the growing weaponization of commercial shipping, urging stronger international security measures. Cybersecurity threats in maritime operations are rising, with calls...

DP World has officially launched construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion today, aimed at significantly enhancing Vancouver Island’s connectivity and trade resilience...

OCP Group, through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) Strategic Business Unit, and Maersk have signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to strengthen...

Fires and collisions are the leading causes of major marine insurance losses, often driven by hazardous cargo and navigational challenges. Fire incidents on...