Fincantieri Soars in Q1 2025 with 35% Revenue Surge
Fincantieri posted a record-breaking Q1 2025 with €2.4 billion in revenues and a 54% jump in EBITDA, driven by strong cruise, defense, and...
Russia Charts Ambitious Course for Shipbuilding Through 2050
Russia plans to build over 1,600 civilian vessels by 2036 under a newly updated shipbuilding strategy.
More than 500 billion rubles will be...
Crowley’s LNG-Powered Containership Copán Begins Service from JAXPORT
Copán, the second LNG-powered vessel in Crowley’s Avance Class, has entered commercial service from Jacksonville, Florida (JAXPORT).
Designed for fast, efficient cargo transport...
ABS Chief Highlights Advanced Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding at MIT Symposium
ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki presented a framework for sustainable manufacturing at MIT’s “A Vision for New Manufacturing” symposium.
He emphasized...
Trade Reset Brings Cautious Optimism To Dry Bulk Market
The recent easing of trade tensions between the United States and China has generated renewed optimism for the dry bulk shipping sector. While challenges...
Three Armed Robbery Incidents Reported In Singapore Strait
Between 6-12 May 2025, three incidents of armed robbery were reported to the ReCAAP ISC in Asia. These incidents took place off Pulau Cula,...
SinoBunker Completes China’s Largest Marine Biofuel Bunkering Operation
China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co Ltd (SinoBunker) has successfully carried out China’s largest marine biofuel bunkering operation to date, marking a major milestone...
OceanOpt And ClassNK Join Forces For Greener Maritime Operations
As global maritime regulations become more stringent, particularly with the implementation of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the FuelEU Maritime...
FY 2024-25 A Landmark Year For India’s Major Ports
India’s Major Ports have reached new heights in FY 2024-25, achieving record-breaking cargo volumes, enhanced operational efficiency, and robust financial performance. This progress highlights...
JR Shipping Group Reinforces Commitment To Green Shipping With New ECO-8500...
JR Shipping Group is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable maritime transport through the acquisition of two advanced ECO-8500 dry cargo vessels. Developed in partnership...
CMA CGM Launches CMASHIPS.com To Boost Global Seafarer Recruitment
In a bid to attract top maritime talent amid a growing fleet and evolving shipping needs, CMA CGM has unveiled CMASHIPS.com — a dedicated...
Suez Canal Offers Fee Discount To Lure Back Container Shipping
In a renewed effort to revive transit volumes, Egypt has announced a 15% discount on Suez Canal fees for large containerships, starting May 15....
USCG Updates NVIC 01-13 to Streamline Vessel Reflagging
The USCG has streamlined the process for foreign ships to be certified under the American Registry without compromising safety. By doing so, the USCG...
Shipping Surge Looms as Fims Race to Capitalize on US-China Tariff...
Cargo shipping between China and the U.S. could see a double front-loading period this year as companies rush to exploit a temporary 90-day...
Bunker Sales Rise 21.7% y-o-y in Panama
The 459,126 metric tonnes (mt) of marine fuel that were sold in Panama last month marked a 21.7% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase on the 377,180...
NIB Backs ESL Shipping with €45M for Green Methanol Fleet
NIB has signed a 10-year loan agreement with ESL Shipping Oy to finance the construction of four IA ice-classed Green Handy-sized ships.
These...
Red Sea Nations Strengthen Oil Spill Response Measures
Countries in the Red Sea region are improving their preparedness and response systems for major marine pollution incidents involving HNS spills.
A subregional...
[Podcast] Shipping’s Secret Trade: The Fightback
Lloyd’s List reporter Joshua Minchin looks again at the secret illegal trades using our vessels and ports to understand how industry, NGOs and law...
Shortage Claims in Vietnam’s Maritime Sector
Shortage claims arise from multiple bills of lading and discharge into barges.
Draft surveys at loading and discharge ports help defend against shortage...
LNG Shipping Index Rises Amid Policy Moves
European gas policy shift supports LNG prices.
Asian spot LNG rises to $11.50/mmBtu on EU gas move.
US-China weekend talks trigger late-week interest.
LNG...