Lessons Learned: Fatal Accident on Bulk Carrier During Mooring
UK MAIB has issued an investigation report on an incident where a crew member suffered fatal injuries due to being struck by a mooring...
Port of Rotterdam Advances as Europe’s Hydrogen Hub
The Port of Rotterdam is making significant strides in establishing itself as a central hub for hydrogen in Europe. A comprehensive hydrogen system is...
Global Container Shipping Steady Amid U.S.–China Trade Turbulence
The Baltic Exchange's Week 19 container market report highlights the ongoing impact of elevated U.S. tariffs on China, which have significantly disrupted trans-Pacific trade...
Xeneta: Red Sea Return of Ships Could See Freight Rates Crash
Global TEU-mile demand would decrease 6% if container ships begin sailing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal again instead of diverting around...
Major Ocean Carriers are Drawn to Coastal Freight from India
India’s growing coastal freight demand looks like the next target for foreign container lines amid the trade diversification in Asia.
CMA CGM and...
U.K. Unveils ‘Largest-Ever’ Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
The Prime Minister will announce new action at the Joint Expeditionary Force meeting in Oslo today. This action will increase the pressure on...
Cargo Thefts Surge Across the U.S.
$1 Billion Lost Yearly as Sophisticated Cargo Scams Escalate.
Criminals Use Identity Theft and Phishing to Hijack Freight Loads.
Strategic Cargo Theft Now...
Japan P&I Club Shares Key Safety Measures for Seafarers
Reducing Personal Injuries at Sea Through Risk Awareness.
Preventing Accidents in Enclosed Spaces, at Heights, and More.
Capt. Asai Highlights Major Risks in...
8% of Weekly Sailings Cancelled Across East–West Trades
Transpacific Eastbound Hit Hardest by Blank Sailings.
Sailing Reliability Set to Improve to 92%.
Gemini May Reach Full Schedule Adherence.
Between weeks 20 (12...
Hong Kong Sees First B30 Biofuel Bunkering Operation
CPN and OOCL Complete Landmark Green Fuel Initiative.
B30 Biofuel Cuts Emissions Beyond B24 Levels.
IMO Approval Enables 30% Biofuel Blend Delivery.
Chimbusco Pan...
Captain of HK Vessel Held Over Balticconnector Damage
Pipeline, Cable Damage Linked to Anchor Failures.
Criminal Charges Filed in Hong Kong Court.
Security Tightened in Baltic After Infrastructure Incidents.
A 43-year-old captain...
Ningbo Freight Index Surges on Europe, Dips to Middle East
The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, provides a comprehensive overview of container...
India Raises Maritime Alert to MARSEC Level 2 Amid Rising Threats
Security system has been enhanced from MARSEC Level-1 to MARSEC Level-2 with immediate effect.
MARSEC Level 2 signifies a heightened risk of a...
Asyad Group Launches ‘Sohar Max’ Mega Vessel to Drive Wind-Powered Maritime...
Asyad Group introduces Sohar Max, a 400,000-ton mega vessel equipped with five rotor sails, marking a major step in green shipping innovation.
The...
Adora Flora City Successfully Floats as China’s Second Large Cruise Ship
Adora Flora City, China’s second domestically built large cruise ship, successfully floated for the first time on April 28 after just one year...
CMA CGM and Suez Canal Authority Reevaluate Red Sea Transit
CMA CGM Signals Readiness to Resume Suez Transit.
Positive Red Sea Security Boosts Hopes for Suez Canal Return.
Suez Canal Tops CMA CGM’s...
Trump Signals Willingness to Slash 145% Tariff on China
Trump Hints at Cutting 145% China Tariff to 80%.
Trump Posts “80% Tariff Seems Right” Ahead of Trade Talks.
Tariff Cut on Table...
World’s First Single-Fuel Biomethanol CTV Sets Sail for a Sustainable Future
The Transporter, developed by Northern Offshore Services (part of NYK's Northern Offshore Group), is the world’s first single-fuel biomethanol Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV),...
Gasum Uses Bio-LNG to Power Vessel and Achieve FuelEU Maritime Compliance
Gasum has partnered with shipowner Bernhard Schulte to power the 7,500 m³ vessel Kairos with renewable bio-LNG.
The FuelEU Maritime regulation allows emission...
U.S.–Mexico Grain Trade Grows, Driving Handysize and Supramax Demand
This week’s spotlight analyzes the changing dynamics in grain dry bulk shipments from the United States to Mexico.
Rising US Grain Exports to Mexico Fuel...