US Lawmakers Propose Twin Bills to Tackle Maritime Pollution

Senators Alex Padilla and Sheldon Whitehouse reintroduced two bills earlier this month to curb shipping emissions, this time with broader support from lawmakers in...

MPCC Charts a Greener Course with $228M Newbuild Orders

MPCC has ordered four dual-fuel-ready 4,500 TEU vessels for delivery in 2027, each secured with long-term charters expected to generate $140 million in...

Global Maritime Leaders Chart a Greener, Smarter Future

In mid-July 2025, the China Classification Society (CCS) hosted a major international summit in Beijing, bringing together over 80 representatives from global maritime organizations,...

Navigator and Amon Partner on Ammonia-Fuelled Carrier Joint Venture

Two New Ammonia Carriers Ordered in Navigator–Amon Joint Venture. Navigator Takes 80% Stake in Green Shipping Partnership with Amon. $168 Million Deal Signed...

BIO-UV Urges Action as BWTS Failures Rise Ahead of 2025 Inspections

Over 30% of Vessels Failing D-2 Compliance Despite Type-Approved Systems. Routine Maintenance and Crew Training Key to BWTS Performance. 2025 PSC Campaign to...

Russian Oil Imports Decline as U.S. Pressure Mounts on Asian Buyers

. India and China Reduce Russian Crude Imports Amid U.S. Pressure. No Formal Ban, But Market Pricing Drives Import Decline. Urals Discount Narrows as...

Rosmorport Issues $39.5 Million Tender for Underwater Ship Inspections

New Inspection Drive Targets Explosives Below Ship Hulls in Baltic Ports. Tender Split into Four Contracts Covering Key Russian Baltic Terminals. Eco Wizard...

Secure Release Order to Replace PIN System at German Ports

PIN-Based Container Release to Be Replaced by Digital Authorisation. Secure Release Order Ensures Traceable and Exclusive Pick-Up Rights. Maersk Adopts 'German Ports' Platform...

Drewry Records Weekly Shipping Gains Led by LPG and Crude Tankers

Port and terminal equities posted solid gains, led by Global Terminal Operators rising 4.1% in a strong week for the sector. Container shipping...

New EU Sanctions Target Russian Crude Sales, Shipping Fleet, and Chinese...

EU and UK ramp up sanctions by introducing a flexible oil price cap and blacklisting 105 vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet. New measures...

From Paradise to Pandemic: Cruise Vacation Marred by ‘Mystery’ Illness

What was meant to be a relaxing luxury cruise quickly turned into a health emergency after more than 140 people on board fell ill...

Baltic Exchange Launches 2025 Global Shipping Hub Rankings

The Baltic Exchange has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) during the China Maritime Day Forum...

Blank Sailings Drop but Overcapacity Keeps Rates Under Pressure

Global Container Market Volatile as US Imports Slow. Transpacific Demand Weakens, Freight Rates Fall 5%. Drewry Index Slides 3% Amid Persistent Overcapacity. The global...

Suez Canal Revenues Fall 63%, IMF Forecasts Further Decline

Egypt Loses $6 Billion as Red Sea Crisis Cuts Canal Traffic. IMF Warns of Further Revenue Drop for Egypt’s Suez Canal. Ship Rerouting...

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship ‘FWN Adriatic’ in Port of Antwerp,...

A fire erupted on a cargo vessel docked near Antwerp’s Noordkasteel bridge on 16 July, producing heavy smoke and prompting emergency alerts to...

Yang Ming Rolls Out LNG Dual‑Fuel Orders in Partnership with Hanwha...

Yang Ming has approved the construction of seven 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships from Hanwha Ocean, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2029. ...

Analysts Predict Container Shipping Overcapacity to Persist Until 2028

Liner overcapacity is expected to average 27% through 2028, driven by heavy newbuilding orders and a sharp decline in vessel demolition. Smaller vessels—particularly...

Bahamas Maritime Authority Flags Sanctions Risks for Ships Linked to Russia

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) warns that Bahamian-flagged vessels linked to Russian ownership, trade, or financing risk removal from its ship registry if...

ICS Calls for Clearer Rules and Incentives in IMO’s Net-Zero Strategy

The IMO has agreed to the first global emissions pricing system for international shipping under the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). ICS fully supports the...

India Targets Leadership in Green Marine Fuel to Meet Rising Global...

Green methanol and ammonia are emerging as key transition fuels for shipping, with methanol gaining early adoption due to ease of use and...