The “Wait-and-See” Mentality: A Major Soft Barrier to eBL Adoption

While digital standards and legal frameworks are in place, only about 11% of bills of lading are electronic as of 2025. The goal is...

Spontaneous Combustion of Soya Beans Sparks Fire at Anchor

The Swedish Club’s Casebook highlights a notable incident involving soya beans that self-ignited after several months at anchor. This case underscores the hidden risks...

[Watch] Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships: Possible?

In this video, Marine Insight explores the fascinating concept of nuclear-powered cargo ships. Could these innovative vessels revolutionize the maritime industry? Did you subscribe to...

Explosion Halts Vessel Traffic as Baltimore Port Channel Shuts Down

The Port of Baltimore’s main shipping channel was temporarily closed following a serious explosion aboard a bulk carrier early Tuesday morning. The incident, which...

Eastern Shipbuilding Greenlit to Build Hybrid Ferries for Washington State

Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received the notice to proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries, with an...

Erin Roars Through Atlantic, Triggering 100-Foot Rogue Waves

Hurricane Erin is currently tracking through the western Atlantic, and it is proving to be more than just another storm in the hurricane season,...

Spoofed and Jammed: A New Era of Maritime Risk in the...

The Persian Gulf, one of the world's most critical maritime corridors, has become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated electronic interference, reports Skuld. In recent months, incidents...

Intra-Asia Container Freight Rates Fall 9% In Early August

Container freight rates in the intra-Asia market faced a sharp decline in the first half of August. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders...

Fleetzero And Glosten Join Forces To Develop the World’s Longest Hybrid...

The maritime industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation as shipping companies seek cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable solutions. In a groundbreaking move, Fleetzero, a...

Antigua And Barbuda Set To Become Region’s First Fully Decarbonized Port

Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to revolutionize Caribbean shipping by transforming its main port into the region’s first fully decarbonized facility. Through a landmark partnership,...

Asia Records Zero Piracy Incidents In Mid-August

Between 12–18 August 2025, no incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia, according to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on...

Container Shipping Costs From South Korea To U.S. Decline

Container shipping costs from South Korea to the United States fell in July, driven by reduced trade volumes linked to U.S. tariff policies, according...

Port Authority Of NSW Achieves Dual Sustainability Milestones

The Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has set a new benchmark for maritime sustainability by becoming the first Australian port certified by...

Methanol and Ammonia Gain Ground as Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels

Methanol and Ammonia Move from Theory to Practice in Shipping Fuels. Report Finds Fuels ‘Ready’ but Warns of Supply Chain Gaps. Global Maritime...

Dryad Global Warns of Escalating Threats Across Key Shipping Lanes

Israeli naval strike targets Houthi infrastructure as 10–12% of global trade at risk. Shipping faces 3–7% fuel cost increases and a 12–15% rise...

Marine Insurers Face Scrutiny on Modern Slavery Risks

28 million people are affected by modern slavery, says Lars Lange. High-risk sectors include fishing, shipping, garment production, and seafaring. Lawsuits and new...

COSCO Shipping Ports Reports 5.6% Year-to-Date Growth in Container Throughput

COSCO Shipping Ports Limited reported a 3.9% year-on-year rise in July throughput, excluding QPI and CTT. Year-to-date volumes climbed 5.6% to 66.7 million...

MOL and ITOCHU Plan Ammonia Bunkering Trials in Singapore

First ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering demonstration planned in Singapore in 2027. IMO framework pushes the adoption of low-GHG fuels and zero-emission vessels. Ammonia bunkering...

LNG Shipping Stocks Show Limited Movement with Seasonal Support Ahead

The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) closed nearly flat at 168.11, holding just below long-term resistance as trading volumes eased. ADNOC LS...

Bulk Carrier Blast Prompts Coast Guard Safety Zone in Patapsco River

A coal-carrying bulk carrier reported an explosion in the Patapsco River near the Francis Scott Key Bridge site. All 23 crew members and...