The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports three incidents of piracy and armed robbery against vessels during August 2025, highlighting persistent security threats in international...

On 10 October 2025 the United States Trade Representative (USTR), issued a Notice of Modification and Proposed Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Targeting...

The imposition of reciprocal port fees by the US and China on each other's linked ships is directly leading to higher freight rates, increased...

The six-month exemption from United States sanctions for India's operations at Iran's Chabahar Port provides a critical lifeline for New Delhi's strategic and commercial...

Shippers preparing for 2026 contract tenders should view the October spot rate spike with caution, using a data-driven approach to maintain their strong negotiating...

Major bulk exports, consisting of iron ore, coal, and grains, reached a record high volume on the Signal Ocean Platform in the third quarter...

Pilbara Ports has advised of new procedures for marine waste offloading services for vessels calling at the Port of Port Hedland, effective from 28...

Seawork 2026 is set to feature a major new component: the Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion. This dedicated space will serve as a showcase...

ClassNK has released the second edition of its “Guidelines for Onboard CO₂ Capture and Storage Systems”, marking a world-first by incorporating provisions for systems...

The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile have announced plans to construct a new 1,300-foot (400-meter) container berth at the Port of Mobile....

The Liberia Maritime Authority has issued a safety advisory after two serious accidents occurred on Liberian-flagged vessels during tug line operations. The incidents, both...

Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding Group has delivered the 64,000 DWT bulk carrier Belfortune to Norwegian dry bulk operator Belships. The vessel, built at Imabari’s main...

Following the launch of a new Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) under the OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection program, SQE MARINE has advised ship operators,...

ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its innovative wireless fire and gas detection system, a breakthrough aimed...

In a significant step toward easing trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to suspend port levies imposed on each other for...

Drydocks World, a DP World company, has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and the Centre of Excellence...

Drewry’s World Container Index increased 4% to $1,822 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 30 Oct 2025 The Drewry World Container Index...

The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has published Safety Alert 25-13 relating to a crew member burning themselves on a tumble dryer, reports IMCA. What happened? A...

United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to call off a mutual escalation in their countries’ trade dispute, easing...

Ministers Reaffirm Vision to Triple India’s Global Trade Share by 2047. India and the Netherlands Sign MoU for Green and Digital Sea Corridor. ...