China Launches First Direct Cargo Shipping Route From Yangtze River To...
In a significant step toward enhancing global trade connectivity, China has launched its first direct cargo shipping route from the Yangtze River basin to...
Noatum Maritime Pioneers Sustainable Port Operations With Electric Vessel Investments
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, is taking major strides toward sustainable maritime practices with the acquisition of the...
Golar LNG’s FLNG Gimi Successfully Offloads First Full LNG Cargo
Golar LNG Limited (Golar) has announced a significant milestone: its Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit, Gimi, has successfully offloaded its first full cargo...
Costamare Board Approves Spin-Off of Dry Bulk Business into Costamare Bulkers
The board of directors of the Greek shipping company Costamare has officially approved the previously announced plan to separate its dry bulk shipping operations...
Tackling Top Challenges In Onboarding Crew To New Marine Fuels
As the maritime industry shifts toward decarbonisation, adopting sustainable fuels like methanol and ammonia is becoming essential. These fuels bring exciting opportunities for greener...
Cruise Tourism Gets Major Boost as Mumbai Opens International Terminal
On April 21st, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated cruise operations at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT). The launch event was accompanied by the...
Maryland Unveils Plan to Protect Bay Bridge from Ship Strikes
Maryland outlines a multi-phase safety plan to protect the Bay Bridge from catastrophic vessel strikes.
The move follows a federal report highlighting the...
WISTA India ExCo Conference Highlights Sustainable Shipping and Diversity
The inaugural WISTA (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) India ExCo Conference, held in Mumbai, focused prominently on the themes of sustainable shipping practices...
Container Shipping Sees Sharp Adjustments Amid Asia–North America Trade Uncertainty
Asia–North America container shipping capacity has dropped significantly due to changing tariff policies.
Scheduled capacity for West and East Coast routes reduced by...
MARPOL Special Areas and Emission Control Measures: A Call for Global...
Ships are restricted from discharging garbage in designated protected areas.
Annex VI outlines strict emission controls (SOx, NOx, PM) in specific Emission Control...
15th Vinga-Series Tanker ‘Fure Victoria’ Delivered from China
FKAB confirms delivery of the 15th vessel in the Fure Vinga series—‘Fure Victoria’—from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.
The FKAB T24 design prioritizes fuel...
Russia Boosts Arctic Oil Shipments to China via Ship-to-Ship Transfers
Russia is increasing Arctic oil exports to China through ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in international waters off Singapore and Malaysia to bypass U.S. sanctions.
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Stena Bulk to Register Suezmax Tankers Under Swedish Flag
Stena Bulk plans to register up to five Suezmax tankers under the Swedish flag, making them the largest vessels ever flagged by Sweden.
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HDF Energy Partners to Decarbonize Indonesia’s Maritime Sector
HDF Energy Develops Hydrogen Power Plants to Fuel Indonesia’s Maritime Transition.
ASDP and PLN Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Solutions for Indonesian Ferry Network.
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Tanker Freight Faces Pressure from Economic Slowdown and U.S. Tariffs
U.S. Port Fees and Economic Concerns Weigh on Global Tanker Market.
Proposed U.S. Port Fees May Impact China-Linked Tankers Starting in October.
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U.S. Coast Guard in Talks with Finland’s RMC for Icebreakers
Coast Guard Eyes Finnish-Built Icebreakers to Boost Arctic Fleet.
U.S. Considers €2.5B Icebreaker Deal with Finnish Shipyard RMC.
Medium and Heavy Icebreakers Proposed...
GNV Takes Delivery of New Ro-Pax Vessel GNV Orion
GNV Orion Joins Fleet with 30% Lower Emissions.
Second GSI-Built Ship, GNV Orion, Delivered to GNV.
GNV Orion Set to Begin Mediterranean Service...
NYK and Hong Kong Police Hold Counterterrorism Drill
Counterterrorism Exercise Held on NYK Daniella.
NYK Teams Up with Hong Kong Police for Maritime Security Drill.
Joint Drill Strengthens Shipboard Security Readiness.
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Caribbean Wins U.S. Tariff Exemption on Chinese-Built Ships
Regional Trade Secured as U.S. Grants Key Shipping Exemptions.
Caribbean Leaders Achieve Major Shipping Policy Breakthrough.
U.S. Confirms Tariff Relief for Caribbean Shipping...
Tariffs on China Stir Ship Recycling Markets
Despite a brief weekly recovery, the dry bulk market has dropped significantly by 24% this month, while oil prices have risen over 3%...