US Ends Chabahar Waiver Putting India’s Strategic Port Investment at Risk
India’s $120 million port investment is at risk.
Waiver first granted in 2018 under IFCA.
Chabahar key to India’s access to Afghanistan and...
Carriers Slash Sailings as Freight Rates Slide to New Lows
Golden Week drives the majority of blank sailings.
Drewry index drops for 14th straight week.
US port fees to hit COSCO hardest from...
Valenciaport Traffic Growth Strengthens in August
Valenciaport handled nearly 493,500 containers in August 2025, an 8% increase compared to August 2024, with year-to-date traffic reaching 3.8 million TEUs (+4.75%).
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Grey Water Rules: Rising Compliance Challenge for Shipping
Grey water, though not covered under MARPOL Annex IV, is increasingly regulated by individual port states, leading to fines and detentions for non-compliance.
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Guidance for Conducting Effective Fire Drills Onboard
Fire drills are a mandatory requirement under SOLAS and a cornerstone of maritime safety, ensuring preparedness, compliance, and crew coordination.
Effective fire drills...
Indonesian Coal Exports Rebound as Freight Market Dynamics Shift
Indonesian coal shipments rebounded sharply in August, aided by policy changes and stronger regional demand.
Freight markets show mixed trends: Capesize rates remain...
COSCO Reaffirms Service Reliability Amid New U.S. Port Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative announced that new port service fees will apply to Chinese operators, shipowners, and vessels built in China starting October...
Lessons Learned: Cargo Pump Shutdown Linked to Vibration Fatigue
An incident involving an uncoordinated emergency shutdown during tanker cargo operations was reported and analyzed by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association).
What Happened
During cargo discharging...
Drewry Maritime Equity Indices Show Mixed Weekly Gains
Drewry Port Equity Index rose 0.4% WoW, with regional operators leading gains.
Container Equity Index matched the S&P 500 with a 1.6% weekly...
U.S. LNG Industry Awaits Policy Changes on Shipbuilding Mandate
The Trump administration is reviewing LNG export rules requiring U.S.-built vessels.
Industry groups warn the mandate would raise costs and hurt U.S. competitiveness.
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Pronav Marks Milestone by Adding FSRU to Its LNG Management Portfolio
BSM, through its LNG unit Pronav, has taken on the technical management of its first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).
The 2019-built...
Cyprus Shipping Chamber Seeks Clarity on New Green Rules
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has voiced concerns about a proposed bill that aims to strengthen rules for sustainable fuels in the transport sector. The...
Arctic Salvage Underway for Stranded Cargo Ship
A Dutch cargo vessel remains aground in a remote Arctic location more than ten days after it ran onto a shoal. The incident occurred...
High Sulfur Fuel Oil Drives Demand in Jebel Ali
Bunker fuel demand at Jebel Ali in Dubai has shown signs of recovery in August after a summer slowdown. Market sources indicate a steady...
MaritimeTwin Project Launched to Decarbonize UK Shipping
Funding from the UK Government’s SEEDS program has been secured by CGI for a new initiative called MaritimeTwin. This project aims to use a...
Econowind and Nissen Kaiun Partner for Sustainable Shipping
Japanese company Nissen Kaiun has purchased a stake in the Dutch firm Econowind. This partnership aims to promote the use of wind-assisted shipping technology...
Echoes from a Sunken Giant: New Discoveries from the Britannic Wreck
The HMHS Britannic was the third and final vessel in the Olympic-class of ocean liners, following the RMS Olympic and the famous RMS Titanic....
Port Of Tyne Launches Tyne Clean Energy Park To Drive UK’s...
The Port of Tyne has unveiled a major redevelopment initiative worth US$203 million to transform 230 acres into the Tyne Clean Energy Park. The...
AD Ports Group Deploys LEO Satellite Connectivity To Boost Digital Transformation
AD Ports Group has begun rolling out Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services across its global fleet and terminals. This milestone marks a significant...
LNG Surpasses Methanol As Orders For Alternative-Fuelled Container
The shipping industry is undergoing a major transformation as companies increasingly turn to alternative fuels to meet climate goals and regulatory demands. According to...
