Global Liner Performance Up, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Top Performers

Sea-Intelligence has released Issue 165 of its comprehensive Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, providing an in-depth analysis of schedule reliability figures up to and...

IMO’s Net-Zero Push Faces Financial Headwinds and Implementation Complexities

Maritime executives attending an industry event on June 2, 2025, voiced significant concerns about the shipping sector's struggle to meet stringent international regulations on...

East and West Africa Crude Tanker Markets Face Bearish Sentiment and...

The crude tanker market indeed experienced a "disappointingly weak first quarter" in 2025, failing to see the strong winter market many had anticipated. While...

Humanitarian Crisis at Sea: Ship Abandonment Cases Jump by Nearly 33%

The global maritime industry is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with a significant surge in cases of vessel abandonment. By May 2025, a startling...

The AI Paradox: How Shipping’s Decarbonization Tool Faces Its Own Environmental...

The potential of AI to revolutionize operational efficiency across variousThe integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various sectors, including shipping, presents a significant paradox:...

Fatigue Among Cargo Seafarers Rises Despite Rest Regulations

New Study Reveals Sleep Deprivation Challenges for Seafarers. Cargo Ship Grounding Highlights Risks of Crew Fatigue. Work-Related Anxiety Intensifies Sleep Issues for Senior...

Shipping’s Urgent Path to Net Zero

Fuel Flexibility Powers Maritime Decarbonisation. Taking Action Now to Avoid Costly Delays. Digital Innovation Drives Efficiency and Emissions Cuts. Shipping plays a crucial role...

Isle of Man Rolls Out New Fire Safety Testing Schedule for...

Comprehensive Fire Protection Check Schedule Issued by Isle of Man Registry. New Vessel Fire Safety Rules Cover Monthly to Decade-Long Inspections. Isle of...

South Atlantic Grain Market Shows Strength as June Begins

Pacific Weakness Drives Vessel Influx into Atlantic. Freight Rates Drop Despite Strong Cargo Volumes. Soybean Shipments Begin Seasonal Decline. As June rolls in, the...

Hong Kong Marine Department Issues Speed Limits for Vessels in Restricted...

Legal Reminder to Vessel Operators on Speed Regulations. 5-Knot Speed Limit Enforced in Designated Areas from 8 a.m. to Midnight. Tolo Harbour and...

Portchain Connect Powers Smarter Berth Management at Barcelona and Valencia Terminals

APM Terminals Barcelona and Valencia have joined the Portchain Connect Network to improve berth alignment. The integration reduces manual communication and supports faster...

Flex LNG Completes $175 Million Refinancing for Flex Courageous Vessel

Flex LNG completed a lease refinancing for the vessel Flex Courageous extending debt maturity to 2035, and reducing the cost of debt by...

Berg Propulsion Guides MPCC’s Feeder Ships Toward Cleaner, Low-Carbon Shipping

MPC Container Ships and Berg Propulsion successfully collaborated to develop and integrate advanced propulsion systems on both vessels despite newbuilding challenges. Berg helped...

USS Enterprise, First Nuclear-Powered Carrier, Set for Dismantling in Alabama by...

The USS Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, served the U.S. Navy for over 50 years before being decommissioned in 2017. After...

Kool Glacier LNG Carrier Upgraded with New Boil-Off Sub-Coolers by LR,...

The Kool Glacier LNG carrier was successfully retrofitted with a re-liquefaction system to reduce boil-off gas and improve efficiency. Completed ahead of schedule,...

Second Grounding in Øresund Strait Raises Safety Alarms

A dry bulk vessel ran aground off the coast of Landskrona in the Öresund Strait, Sweden, marking the second such incident in the area...

Sweden Tightens Insurance Checks Amid Russia Concerns

Sweden will step up insurance checks on foreign ships in a move aimed at tightening controls on Russia's so-called "shadow fleet ” of...

Ukraine Seeks €500 Million For Urgent Port Infrastructure Rebuild Amid War...

Ukraine requires an initial €500 million ($566 million) to rebuild key infrastructure at its Black Sea ports, heavily damaged by ongoing Russian missile and...

HD Hyundai Secures Defense Cost Management System Certification

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced that it has obtained certification for its defense cost management system. This certification underscores HHI's commitment to...

[Watch] Rise of the Smart Container: Shipping’s Digital Revolution

In a world where 90% of consumer goods travel across oceans in steel boxes, the humble shipping container has become one of the most...