Crew actions and documentation are central to defending against cargo-related and navigational claims. Early detection and reporting of anomalies by vigilant crew members...

LNG freight rates dipped this week, particularly in the Atlantic, despite recent term charter optimism. LPG rates surged across all major routes, driven...

A temporary US tariff cut on Chinese goods has caused a sharp rise in China-US shipping rates and cargo bookings. Major freight carriers...

According to the latest report by GMS, a combination of geopolitical instability, economic swings, and operational disruptions is shaping a challenging and uncertain ship...

The global container shipping industry is undergoing a dramatic shift as LNG-fueled container ships now make up over 56% of the total orderbook capacity,...

In a swift and coordinated operation, emergency teams in the United Arab Emirates successfully rescued three injured Asian sailors from a sinking vessel within...

In a landmark development for international shipping, the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has successfully completed the first standards-based interoperable electronic Bill of Lading...

In a significant move to fast-track the maritime industry's sustainability transition, Drydocks World has co-founded the Global Green Shipyard Alliance (GGSA). This new international coalition...

India is taking decisive steps to enhance its global maritime presence by investing in and managing key ports and terminals across Asia and Africa....

On 18 May, the Russian Federation detained an oil tanker as it was departing from the Estonian Port of Sillamäe, following a previously agreed...

The Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP), a joint venture between Houston-based Pilot LNG and Seapath, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has secured final...

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) announced the establishment of a new social collaboration program titled "Materials for Future Energy Infrastructure Trust (MEIT)." This initiative,...

The Port of Long Beach processed 867,493 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in April 2025, a 15.6% increase from April 2024, marking its strongest April...

EU maritime affairs ministers signed the Szczecin Declaration on the EU maritime industrial strategy during an informal meeting held under the Polish Presidency of...

Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling Takes Effect June 2025. IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Aims for Major GHG Emission Cuts by 2050. Stricter Emission...

Timing Contract Negotiations Amid Shifting Freight Rates. Rising Port Fees Add Costs Beyond Freight Rates. Data is used to gain Freight Market Insight. On...

Asia Faces Covid Resurgence as Infections Rise in Multiple Countries. Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand Report Rising COVID-19 Cases. COVID-19 Rebounds in...

Cruise Vessel Breaches Capri’s Restricted Zone, Captain Penalised. Warning Issued After Cruise Approaches Protected Faraglioni Area. Capri Marine Violation Prompts Fine and Environmental...

Push to Raise Exemption Threshold for China-Built Ships to 85,000 dwt. Industry Urges USTR to Include Larger China-Built Ships in Fee Exemption. Call...

Coast Guard Says Mexican Cargo Ship Went Wrong Way in NYC Waters. Brooklyn Bridge Hit After Ship Sailed in Wrong Direction. Mexican-Flagged Vessel...