Tankers Queue at La Salina Port Ahead of U.S. License Expiry
As the U.S. license expiration deadline approaches on May 27, 2025, oil tankers are queuing at Venezuela’s aging La Salina terminal in the western...
US Sanctions Target Deliveries of Oil and Gas to Houthis
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against three vessels and their owners for delivering...
Trump to Soften Blow of Automotive Tariffs
Trump administration touts deal to aid US auto manufacturers.
Duties to be cut on foreign parts, but not those from China.
Auto makers...
Europe’s Supply Chain Jolted by Antwerp-Bruges Port Disruption
On April 29, 2025, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges experienced significant operational disruptions due to a nationwide strike in Belgium. The strike severely impacted vessel...
IMO Launches Global Campaign to Improve Domestic Ferry Safety
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is conducting a campaign through April 30, 2025, to disseminate proven best practices in domestic ferry safety.
This...
ILO Report Highlights Role of AI And Digitalization In Transforming Workplace...
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new report titled “Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work.”The report...
Lessons Learned: Steam Release Fatality
The Bahamas Maritime Authority reports an incident where the furnace exhaust drainpipe of a tanker was blocked with carbon deposits, and there was subsequent...
CMA CGM Launches First Indian-Flagged Containership By A Global Carrier At...
Marking a major milestone for India’s maritime sector, the CMA CGM Group welcomed the arrival of CMA CGM Vitoria, the first Indian-flagged containership registered...
Gabon Introduces Carbon Contribution Surcharge On Maritime And Air Shipments
As part of its strengthened climate policy, the Gabonese government has introduced a new carbon contribution surcharge on cargo shipments. The move follows a...
South Korea To Launch 10-Year Strategy For Commercializing Autonomous Ships
South Korea is taking a major step toward revolutionizing its maritime sector by developing a long-term strategy to commercialize autonomous marine vehicles. The move...
Marlow Launches 24/7 Seafarer Support Service for Seafarers
Marlow Partners with ISWAN to Provide 24/7 Support for Crew Members.
New Seafarer Helpline Offers Confidential Emotional Assistance.
Marlow Expands Commitment to Seafarer...
Transport Malta Updates Registration Guidelines for Maltese Ships
New Seaworthiness Criteria for Maltese Ships Under the 2025 Act
Older Ships Face Stricter Registration Rules Under New Guidelines
Pre-Registration Inspection Fees Announced...
China-US Freight Struggles as Tariffs Shift Global Trade
Southeast Asia Sees 20% Increase in US Freight Demand.
Southeast Asia Faces Potential Congestion and Equipment Shortages.
China-US Air Cargo Rates Stable, But...
Adora Flora City Floated Out by China’s SWS
Adora Cruises Expands with 341-Meter Flagship Vessel.
New Cruise Ship Equipped with Emission-Cutting Tech.
International Voyages to Begin from Guangzhou in 2027.
The float-out...
Russian Shadow Tanker Incident Alarms Finland
Multiple Shadow Fleet Ships Detected in the Gulf of Finland.
Finland Urges Action After Baltic Subsea Cable Incidents.
Estonia Vows Tough Measures Against...
New Fire Response Guidelines for Vehicle Carriers
The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum has released updated fire response guidelines to enhance preparedness for vehicle fires, including those involving lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles.
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Swedish Club outlines U.S. Port Fees Structure and Implementation Timeline
The U.S. will begin charging port fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels from October 2025, after a 180-day grace period.
Fees will gradually...
Holland Shipyards Christens Two Wind-Assisted Coasters
Dutch shipbuilder Holland Shipyards Group christened Waalvliet and Rijnvliet, two new wind-assisted diesel-electric coasters, on April 17, 2025.
Commissioned by Hartel Shipping and...
Hanwha Ocean’s Q1 Profit Soars on Strong Sales and Operational Performance
Hanwha Ocean Co. reported a 322.9% surge in net income in Q1 2025, reaching 215.7 billion won (US$149.8 million).
Operating profit jumped 388.8%...
US, Japan to Explore Dual-Use Shipbuilding
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan is advocating for dual-use shipbuilding with Japan and South Korea to boost maritime capacity and counter China's expanding...
