Container Shipping Rebounds, Suez Canal Traffic Rises
Smaller container ships (4,000-7,500 TEU) are showing signs of recovery, while larger vessels (7,500-18,000 TEU) continue to struggle.
Ultra-large container ships (over 18,000...
Lessons Learned: Crew Member Crush Injury
A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines, reports AMSA.
What happened
A charter vessel was coming...
PTP Completes First Methanol Bunkering
PTP has successfully completed its first methanol bunkering operation.
PTP is actively working towards reducing emissions and adopting cleaner fuels.
The port has...
Seabed 2030 & Woolpert to Advance Global Seafloor Mapping
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has partnered with Woolpert.
The partnership aims to accelerate the mapping of the world's oceans.
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO...
Samsung Bags $7.8B Container Ship Deal
Samsung Heavy Industries has won a contract to build four 16,000 TEU container ships.
Samsung Heavy Industries has already secured a significant portion...
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Remains Stable
Sea-Intelligence has published issue 159 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, with schedule reliability figures up to and including October 2024.
Global schedule reliability...
Singapore’s Fuel Oil Market Shifts Amid Abundant LSFO Supply
The price difference between low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) and high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) in Singapore narrows due to slower LSFO demand.
Cost savings from scrubber investments declined...
China’s Crude Quotas: Game Changer for Tanker Markets
China has granted an additional crude oil import quota of 5.84 million metric tons, likely to influence global crude and tanker markets.
Increased Middle...
SOLAS Amendments 2026: Key Changes You Need to Know
As announced by the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department, changes to SOLAS Chapters II-2 and V will become mandatory on 1 January 2026.
Key...
BSM Leads the Way in FuelEU Maritime Compliance
BSM has implemented advanced measures and tools to meet the upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation, effective from 2025.
The FuelEU Dashboard and Simulator provide real-time insights into...
Decarbonizing Transport: A Global Initiative at COP 29
The event at COP 29 focused on decarbonizing international shipping, aviation, and land transport.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized the need for sustainable...
MSC Leads Digital Transformation in Marine Supply Ordering
MSC has digitized its marine supply ordering, moving away from traditional analog systems.
The digital platform integrates procurement and supply across multiple categories.
...
Calls to Clean Up Shipping and Protect the Arctic on World...
The Clean Arctic Alliance has called for immediate action to safeguard the Arctic from the environmental consequences of shipping.
The request, made following...
Damen and Herman Sr. Partner on New MPV 4916
Damen Shipyards and Herman Sr. signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the construction of the MPV 4916.
The vessel combines features of...
Bills of Lading and LOIs Common Issues and Best Practices
Functions of a Bill of Lading (B/L): Serves as a document of title, a receipt for goods, and evidence of the carriage contract.
...
Accelerating The Transition To Green Shipping: The Role Of E-fuels
The shipping industry is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen-derived fuels have the potential to significantly reduce these emissions. The...
Dry Bulk Market Faces Headwinds
The recent surge in Capesize spot rates has slowed down, particularly in the Atlantic market. The weak Panamax market is impacting larger vessels as...
Enagás And Peninsula Launch LNG Bunkering Ship To Reduce Emissions
Enagás, through its subsidiary Scale Gas and Peninsula, has launched a new LNG bunkering ship, "Levante LNG," to supply LNG to ships in the...
Fuel Switch Snapshot: LNG Still An Expensive Choice For Dual-Fuel Vessels
For dual-fuel LNG-capable vessels without scrubbers sailing outside of 0.10% sulphur-capped Emission Control Areas (ECAs), VLSFO grade has been a more cost-effective choice than...
Northern Lights’ First CO2 Transport Ship Ready For Delivery
Northern Lights JV announces that the Northern Pioneer, the first in a fleet of four CO2 transport ships, is ready for delivery at Dalian...