Knutsen Adds Wadi Al Sail to Growing Fleet, Strengthening Partnership with...

The Knutsen Group has added the Wadi Al Sail to its fleet, a new 174,000 cubic meter LNG carrier. This vessel is the third...

Grimaldi Launches New Era of Sustainable Transport with “Ammonia Ready” Vessel

The Grimaldi Group has recently taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai, the first of ten new-generation Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTC) ordered from...

As EV Transport Surges, Report Warns of Insufficient Safety Protocols for...

A recent report, "Fires at Sea, A New Landscape – Risk Mitigation Strategies for Safe Transport", highlights the growing risk of fires on cargo...

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Adopts Ascenz Marorka’s Sloshield for New LNG Fleet

Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group company, has signed a contract with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to equip 24 LNG carriers with its Sloshield™ system. This advanced...

Port Houston Sets New Records with Double-Digit Growth in July 2025

Port Houston had a record-breaking July in 2025, with double-digit growth in key sectors. This strong performance has led to new year-to-date highs and...

[Watch] Why Tiny Lifeboat Don’t Sink?

Ever wondered how lifeboats manage to stay afloat even in the roughest of seas? Join in as we dive into the fascinating world of...

COSCO’s Global Ambitions Face Headwinds Amid U.S. Trade Turbulence

At a recent earnings conference in Hong Kong, COSCO Shipping Ports revealed it is encountering significant hurdles in its quest for global expansion, reports...

Italian Coast Guard Detains Vessel Due to Environmental Violations

The Italian Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera) detained a containership in Genoa, for not being fully compliant with the requirements for limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx)...

HD Hyundai Merges Shipyards to Power Global Defense Push

HD Hyundai has announced a major restructuring move aimed at strengthening its position in the global shipbuilding and defense markets, reports the Chosun Daily. HD...

IMCA: Key High Risk Areas Identified During Inspections

IMCA has released its latest eCMID Vessel Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report, providing a detailed analysis of vessel inspection outcomes and key risk...

Höegh Autoliners Orders First-Ever Ammonia Engines for PCTCs

Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning Everllence B&W ME-LGIA engines – the first of this new fuel type to propel any...

Global Bunker Prices Edge Higher as Underpricing Trend Persists

Scrubber Spread Holds Below $100 as VLSFO Remains More Profitable. IEA Projects LNG Demand Growth With Major Supply Boost in 2026. European Gas...

CMA CGM Moves for $2.1bn Ultra-Large Containership Order in China

DSIC Poised to Build Six Firm Plus Four Optional LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels. Fresh Order Estimated at $2.1bn Based on Recent Pricing. CMA CGM...

Lessons Learned: Urea Cargo Quality Dispute and Resolution

This case, reported by the Swedish Club, involved a cargo quality dispute during the discharge of urea at an African port. The incident centered...

Global Tanker Fleet Grows as Older Ships Weigh on Renewal

MR Tankers Lead in Numbers While VLCCs Dominate Capacity. One in Five Tankers Now Over 20 Years Old, Led by MRs and LR1s. ...

WCI Falls for 11th Week as Tariffs and Oversupply Push Down...

Transpacific Spot Rates Fall as US Retailers Pull Back After Early Peak Season. Shanghai–Los Angeles and Shanghai–New York Rates Weaken Amid Tariff Pressures. ...

How AIS and Satellite Tracking Transform Global Shipping Visibility

AIS provides nearshore vessel tracking, while satellite AIS covers open oceans and remote regions. Combining AIS and satellite data ensures full-range visibility, enabling...

Global Schedule Reliability Declines in July 2025 After Six-Month Rise

Average Vessel Delays Increase in July 2025. Maersk Leads Carrier Reliability, HMM at the Bottom. New Metrics Track Alliance Performance. In July 2025, we...

Why VLCCs Hold the Advantage in the Next Tanker Upswing

VLCC orderbook remains tight with limited new deliveries through 2025, unlike mid-size segments. Rising refinery throughput in the Middle East, West Africa, Brazil,...

Hanwha Expands U.S. Shipbuilding with $5 Billion Philly Shipyard Upgrade

Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion infrastructure program to expand Hanwha Philly Shipyard under South Korea’s broader $150 billion U.S. shipbuilding initiative. The...