BSU Uncovers Key Causes Behind Maritime Incidents
The Federal Bureau for Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) in Germany has released its 2025 report, providing in-depth analyses of recent maritime incidents. This report...
NGOs Call on EU To Strengthen Clean Maritime Policy
Seven NGOs and industry alliances have written a letter to the European Commission and European Union Presidency urging it to strengthen clean shipping...
Hapag-Lloyd Launches Updated Quality Promises for 2030
Step change in Operational Quality to boost reliability and predictability.
Service Quality continues to evolve for a more seamless experience.
New commitments underline...
Turkey’s Mediterranean SECA: New Pollution Fines Take Effect in 2025
Vitsan P&I Correspondents have informed on vessels calling into Turkiye in 2025 in light of IMO’s designation of the Mediterranean Sea as an Emission...
Steel, Storms, and Standards: The Testy Tide for Ship Breakers
Sub-continent recycling markets have been on a negative spiral of late, especially ahead of the quieter monsoon season, reports MarineLink citing cash buyer GMS.
Testy...
[Podcast] Shipping’s Secret trade: The Problem
Lloyd’s List news reporter Joshua Minchin speaks to several frontline experts on how they tackle smuggling, whether it be illegal narcotics or wildlife.
Did you...
Saudi Oil Exports to China Drop in Q2 2025
Saudi oil exports to China fell sharply in Q2 2025 due to seasonal refinery maintenance, inventory drawdowns, and strategic shifts ahead of OPEC+...
Markets Rally as U.S. and China Announce 90-Day Tariff Truce, Easing...
The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day halt on new tariffs following high-level talks in Geneva, signaling a potential easing of...
Container Ships Expand Role in Breakbulk Cargo Transport via Gothenburg–Asia Route
Container ships are increasingly being used to transport breakbulk cargo, such as oversized and heavy industrial equipment.
MSC’s direct weekly service between Gothenburg...
Malta Becomes Europe’s Largest Ship Registry and Embraces Digital Innovation
Malta has surpassed 10,000 registered ships, ranking as Europe’s largest and the world’s sixth-largest ship registry.
The country holds the top global position...
Korea to Launch World’s Largest Hydrogen Carrier by 2027
Korea plans to construct the world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier (LHC) by 2027 as a demonstration project to drive next-generation growth in shipbuilding.
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Port of Vancouver Leads the Way in LNG Adoption for Cleaner...
The Port of Vancouver completed its first LNG bunkering for a cruise ship. The transition from traditional marine fuels to LNG is critical...
MOL’s ORCA ACE Wins JFPA Best Quality Ship Award for FY2024
MOL’s car carrier ORCA ACE was selected for the JFPA Best Quality Ship Award FY2024, recognizing excellence in vessel safety and environmental protection.
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Northern Offshore Services Launches World First Biomethanol-Powered Vessel
Northern Offshore Services has unveiled the world’s first crew transfer vessel (CTV) marking a major advancement in the decarbonization of the offshore wind...
The Panama Canal’s Evolving Impact on Trade, Agriculture, and Energy
The Panama Canal handles 6% of global maritime trade, connecting 1,920 ports in 170 countries and cutting shipping routes by up to 8,000...
Shipbuilding Embraces Fuel Optionality, but Policy Focus on Shipping Needs Shift
While over half of the current global ship orderbook, measured by gross tonnage, consists of vessels capable of operating on alternative fuels, less than...
ReCAAP Reports Six Sea Robbery Incidents in Singapore Strait Within Six...
Between May 2nd and May 7th, 2025, there were six reported incidents of sea robbery targeting ships navigating the Phillip Channel, specifically within the...
Suezmax and Aframax Owners Face Pressure as Tanker Market Softens
This week has seen a downward trend for MEG (Middle East Gulf) LR2 (Long Range 2) tankers. The TC1 index, representing a 75,000-ton cargo...
India and Pakistan Reach Temporary Ceasefire After Near 100 Hours of...
After nearly 100 hours of escalating tensions that began on May 7th, 2025, India and Pakistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire. This recent...
Racing Against Extinction: New Measures to Protect Whales from Ships
The beginning of May indeed marks a crucial period for whale conservation, with the implementation of both mandatory and voluntary measures aimed at mitigating...
