Cancelled Sailings Rise as Transpacific Trade Faces Pressure
Drewry Reports 10% Sailing Cancellations Across Key Trade Lanes.
Blank Sailings Shift from West to East Coast as Market Softens.
East-West Trade Hit...
Port of Charleston Expands Capacity with Major Infrastructure Upgrade
Wando Welch Terminal Now Handles Three Mega Ships at Any Tide.
SC Ports Completes $23M Project to Boost Ship Traffic and Efficiency.
Charleston...
Hanwha Ocean’s Safety System Gets ABS SMART SHM Tier 3 Approval
Hanwha Ocean, a leading South Korean shipbuilding company, has achieved a significant milestone with the receipt of Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American...
Liftboat Explosion Injures Workers; BSEE Calls for Safety Action
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently investigated an explosion and subsequent fire that occurred on a liftboat during well cleanup and...
APSEZ Acquires North Queensland Terminal for US$2.66 Billion
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has finalized the acquisition of the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia for US$2.66 billion,...
First-of-Its-Kind Maritime Emissions System Unveiled
STAX Engineering and Seabound showcased the first integrated system that captures both air pollutants and carbon emissions directly from ships without requiring onboard...
NCFI: General Decline in Container Shipping Rates This Week
The NCFI, compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, provides weekly composite indices covering 20ft, 40ft, and Hi Cube...
NYK Line Launches First China-Built LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy Project
The "Al Tuwar" is NYK Line’s first LNG carrier constructed in China, marking a milestone in their collaboration with international partners and shipbuilders.
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Massive Fire Erupts on Cargo Vessel at Zeebrugge Port
Fire Breaks Out on Vehicle-Laden Vessel in Zeebrugge.
Blaze Hits Europe’s Largest Ro/Ro Vessel in Belgium.
EV-Fueled Fire Engulfs Cargo Deck in Zeebrugge.
A...
China Launches World’s Largest Cruise Terminal in Xiamen
Xiamen Terminal 2 Overtakes Miami as World’s Largest Cruise Hub.
China Opens Record-Breaking Cruise Terminal in Fujian Province.
China’s New Cruise Terminal is...
Port Houston’s Breakbulk Volumes Surge in March, Containers Rebound
Port Houston’s latest figures indicate continued strength in breakbulk cargo, particularly steel and project shipments, supporting the regional energy and manufacturing sectors.
Container activity recovering
Steel...
Port Everglades Welcomes First LNG-Powered Cargo Ship
Broward County's Port Everglades this week welcomed its first cargo ship fueled by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). The Crowley ship, Quetzal, is one of...
Significant Maritime Surveillance Gap Found in Scotland’s Coastal Waters
A recent study conducted by Heriot-Watt University has revealed a significant gap in the maritime surveillance of Scotland's coastal waters. The findings indicate that...
Red Sea Rerouting Causes Record 14% Surge in Container Shipping Emissions
Latest data reveals that global ocean container shipping emitted an all-time high level of carbon emissions in 2024. This increase is largely attributed to...
The Johan Castberg Effect: New Norwegian Crude Scores Big with Refiners
The recent launch of Norway's new Johan Castberg crude oil brand from the Barents Sea is generating considerable excitement in the market. Initial reports...
Toxicity vs. Carbon Neutrality: The Complex Case for Ammonia in Shipping
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless, lightweight, and toxic gas. Its chemical structure, lacking carbon, classifies it as a zero-carbon fuel. However, its toxic...
Bintulu LNG Outage Forces Relets, Triggering Significant Decline in Asia-Pacific Freight
Global LNG freight rates experienced a significant drop on April 16th. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation reported that at least three of...
Stolt-Nielsen Finalizes Full Acquisition of Avenir LNG, Strengthening Energy Logistics
The full acquisition of Avenir LNG Limited by Stolt-Nielsen Limited signifies a pivotal move to strengthen Stolt-Nielsen's standing as a major force in global...
European Container Market Sees Sharp Decline In Q1 2025 Amid Rate...
The first quarter of 2025 was a challenging period for the European container shipping industry, marked by a sharp contraction in spot freight rates,...
Oman And Europe Forge Green Hydrogen Corridor Via Duqm–Amsterdam–Duisburg Route
In a significant step toward clean energy cooperation, eleven key players from Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA)...
