Cargo Ship Mishap Sends 67 Containers Into California Waters

Nearly 70 shipping containers tumbled off a ship and into the water at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday morning when a cargo...

LR Grants AiP To HHI’s Next-Generation LNG Carrier Featuring MOL’s Wind...

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its pioneering LNG carrier design. Developed in collaboration with...

ABB and Blykalla Partner on Nuclear Power for Shipping

In early September, SMR developer Blykalla and ABB signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support and accelerate the deployment of advanced lead-cooled reactors...

Saudi Arabia Launches First Floating Storage Unit for Marine Fuel

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Minerva Saudi Arabia have launched the first floating storage unit (FSU) for marine fuel at Jeddah Islamic Port,...

Cargo Vessel Seized in Kiel Canal Over Suspected Spy Drone Launch

Armed Police Raid, Divers Search Hull During Operation. Russian Crew Detained After Extended Investigation. Prosecutors Link Vessel to Drone Over German Warship. German authorities...

Queen Mary Launches Denmark’s First Electric Tugboat

Denmark has unveiled its first electric tugboat, Svitzer Ingrid, named by H.M. Queen Mary in Copenhagen, marking a milestone in the country’s maritime...

Port of Long Beach Commits $100M+ to Zero-Emission Transition

The Port of Long Beach will invest $102 million under the SWIFT initiative to fund zero-emissions equipment, cleaner engines, and terminal infrastructure. The...

China Receives Third LNG Shipment From Sanctioned Russian Arctic Project

A third LNG shipment from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has reached China, highlighting continued trade flows despite Western restrictions. The Zarya...

AI in Marine Insurance: Balancing Risk and Reward

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing and is expected to transform the marine insurance sector, creating both major opportunities and challenges. AI-driven solutions...

[Podcast] Is Shore Leave Disappearing from Modern Shipping?

Shore leave has traditionally been a vital part of seafaring life, offering rest and recovery after long periods at sea. A recent ITF...

Lessons Learned: Cargo Damage from Ship’s Sweat During Long Voyage

A vessel carrying maize experienced cargo damage during a voyage from Mexico to Southern Africa. The incident highlights the risks associated with fumigation practices...

Shanghai Jinjiang Strengthens Position with Fleet Expansion and New Routes

Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping ordered two 1,182 teu eco-design containerships from Sumec Marine, with options for two more. Intra-Asian trade rose 4.2% year on...

Navios Maritime Partners Expands Fleet with $460m Containership Acquisition

Navios Maritime Partners is acquiring four 8,850 teu methanol-ready containerships for $460m. Deliveries are scheduled between late 2027 and early 2028. The company...

Global Container Trade Hits Record 16.57 Million TEUs in July 2025

Global container volumes reached 16.57 million TEUs in July, up 12% from 2023. Imports strengthened across all regions, with Sub-Saharan Africa leading at...

Lloyd’s Register and HD Hyundai Mipo Unveil 22K LNG Bunkering Vessel...

Lloyd’s Register and HD Hyundai Mipo are developing a 22,000 CBM LNG bunkering vessel under a new Joint Development Project. The design aims...

Harnessing Wind Power: “K” LINE’s “Seawing” System Moves Toward Commercialization

"K" LINE's new "Seawing" automated kite system, which uses wind power to reduce fuel consumption and contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry,...

Russian Crude Exports Shift as India’s Imports Drop

In August, Russia’s seaborne crude exports saw a slight increase to 3.40 million barrels per day, though this was still below the levels observed...

Switching Safely to Low-GHG Fuels and Technologies

The maritime industry is increasingly adopting vessels that use alternative fuels like LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and methanol, with some of the first ammonia-fueled...

Latin America, Europe See Steepest Rate Declines from Far East

During the second quarter of 2025, all-in freight rates for shipments from the Far East to most global destinations saw a general decline compared...

BIO-UV Develops Containerised Ballast Water System

BIO-UV Group has developed a new containerized ballast water treatment system, designed to address compliance challenges for floating offshore wind projects. The system provides...