CMA CGM Joins Global Effort for Ocean Protection at UNOC 2025
CMA CGM is deeply engaged in ocean protection, investing in LNG- and methanol-powered vessels, avoiding harmful shipping routes, and aiming for Net Zero...
Russia Deploys Warships to Escort Shadow Fleet Tankers in Gulf of...
Russia has begun deploying naval ships to escort tankers belonging to its "shadow fleet" through the narrow Gulf of Finland, a move confirmed by...
Powering Qatar’s LNG Ambitions: Nakilat Begins Construction of 17 New Carriers
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), the Persian Gulf country's leading shipping and maritime player, has officially commenced the construction of 17 new liquefied natural...
Bulk Carrier Stranded Near Klagshamn, No Immediate Oil Spill Detected
On May 25, 2025, a 93-meter-long bulk carrier, loaded with scrap metal, ran aground in Swedish waters near Klagshamn in southern Öresund. The incident...
NYK Unveils “e-Crea,” Japan’s First Fully Battery-Driven Work Vessel
NYK has proudly unveiled Japan's first fully battery-driven work vessel, officially named the "e-Crea." The name, pronounced like the French pastry "éclair," was chosen...
Dry Bulk Market Shows Limited Activity, Freight Futures Decline as Seasonal...
Since early April 2025, the dry bulk market has indeed shown limited activity. Spot indices have largely remained within a broad range, and freight...
U.S. Reportedly Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) that the...
Marlink’s 2024 SOC Report Warns of Rising Cyber Threats in Maritime...
Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, including AI-driven methods, to target the maritime industry with greater efficiency and impact.
Marlink’s SOC monitored nearly...
IMO Signals End for Conventional Fuels; Scalable Alternatives Still Needed
Scalable zero-emission fuels like e-ammonia and e-methanol hold the greatest promise to meet the shipping sector’s 2040 climate goals, requiring rapid development of...
Why Biofuel Adoption in Shipping Faces Supply and Viability Challenges
Surging biofuel demand in shipping outpaces production capacity for biodiesel and bio-LNG.
Unconstrained demand could exceed 140 million tonnes by 2028, while total...
Global Container Shipping Industry Posts $9.9b Net Income in Q1 2025
Q1 2025 net income was US$9.9 billion, down 36.4% from the previous quarter but up 82% year-over-year.
Earnings drop marks a trend reversal,...
Microsoft Leads AI Charge as Rivals Rally
Expanded AI ecosystem through collaborations with OpenAI, Nvidia, Elon Musk’s xAI, and other model providers.
New AI developer tools include a simple-instruction coding...
Kongsberg Launches TTH Tunnel Thrusters
Compact, modular thruster design enables easier hull integration and supports a wide range of vessel types.
Trunk-mounted installation allows onboard servicing, eliminating dry-docking...
Thailand Sees Surge in COVID-19 Cases Over 53,000 Reported In A...
Thailand is witnessing a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections, with over 53,000 new cases and five deaths recorded in a single week, according to...
ESL Shipping Secures Financing For Green Ship Quartet With Support
ESL Shipping has secured a significant 15-year loan from Svenska Skeppshypotek to support its investment in four eco-friendly, next-generation ships ordered in October 2024....
China Updates SPRO Regulations To Enhance Emergency Pollution Response
China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has revised its regulations on Ship Pollution Response Organizations (SPROs), introducing significant changes aimed at improving pollution response capabilities...
Why Hundreds Are Still Dying From COVID Weekly In The U.S.,...
More than five years after the pandemic began, COVID-19 remains a persistent threat in the United States. According to the CDC, about 350 people...
New U.S. Port Fees Targeting China-Built Ships Could Cost Greek Shipping...
A recent proposal by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) aims to impose port service fees on China-built vessels arriving at U.S. ports, regardless of...
Diana Shipping Inc. Secures New Charters For Newcastlemax And Post-Panamax Vessels
Diana Shipping Inc., a Greece-based global dry bulk shipping company, has announced two new time charter contracts for its vessels Philadelphia and Phaidra. These...
Global Shipping Leaders Unite in Ningbo for ‘Shipping Consensus’
China’s GDP grew 5.0% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024, driven by strong growth in high-tech industries.
Significant advances in renewable...