Flu Deaths Overtake COVID-19 in Nova Scotia for First Time Since...
Influenza has claimed more lives than COVID-19 in Nova Scotia during the 2024–25 respiratory season.
Experts warn that both viruses remain serious threats...
IACS Strengthens Technical Role at IMO’s MSC 110 Session
IACS reinforces its position as the IMO’s principal technical advisor by actively engaging in MSC 110, scheduled from 18 to 27 June 2025.
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Lessons Learned: Uncontrolled Flooding Leads to Sinking of Towed Cargo Vessel
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an uncrewed general cargo vessel sank on March 6, 2022, during a towing operation near the...
Damen Mangalia Acquisition Targeted by MSC for European Fleet Expansion
MSC is actively pursuing the acquisition of Damen Shipyards Mangalia, which is under insolvency proceedings.
The yard remains in financial distress, with debts...
Damen Delivers Fuel-Efficient Combi Freighters to Fast Lines Belgium
Fast Lines Belgium has launched two Damen Combi Freighter 3850 vessels, marking the first newbuilds in its fleet.
The vessels are designed for...
Dry Bulk Market Trends Capesize Firms Slightly, Panamax Holds Ground, Supramax...
The dry bulk market delivered a mixed performance over the past week, with each segment reflecting distinct supply-demand dynamics.
Capesize rates showed modest signs of...
Tanker Market Faces Mixed Fortunes VLCCs Stagnate, Suezmax Slides, Aframax Finds...
The global tanker market continues to navigate through choppy waters, with varying degrees of activity and rate movement across vessel classes.
The VLCC segment remains...
Hapag-Lloyd Completes Delivery of 12-Vessel LNG Dual-Fuel Containership Series
Hapag-Lloyd has taken delivery of Wilhelmshaven Express, the twelfth and final vessel in its LNG dual-fuel Hamburg Express class.
The 23,664 TEU ship,...
Cedar LNG Begins Fabrication Of Indigenous-Led Floating LNG Vessel In South...
Cedar LNG has reached a significant milestone as construction begins on its floating LNG vessel at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea....
Fairchem Pinnacle Delivered With Advanced LNG Dual-Fuel Technology
The Fairchem Pinnacle, a state-of-the-art chemical tanker, was successfully delivered at Fukuoka Shipbuilding in Japan. The vessel represents a significant step forward in sustainable...
World’s First Sail-Assisted Aframax Tanker Named ‘Brands Hatch’ in Shanghai
China has delivered the world's first sail-assisted Aframax tanker, Brands Hatch, to UK-based Union Maritime, marking a significant step in sustainable ship design.
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Borouge And ADNOC L&S Sign $531 Million, 15-Year Deal To Boost...
Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) have signed a 15-year strategic partnership valued at $531 million (AED 1.95 billion). This long-term...
Gothenburg Port Accelerates Green Shipping With Shore Power Project
In a major move to enhance environmental sustainability, the Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract to construct a high-capacity transformer station to power...
Panama Canal Chief Warns $23b Port Deal Threatens Neutrality
A $23 billion port acquisition could give a major shipping company undue control, jeopardizing equal access through the Panama Canal.
The country is...
ICS: Geopolitical Instability Tops Risks Facing Shipping
Shipping leaders identify rising geopolitical tensions, energy security issues, and regional instability as the greatest threats to maritime operations.
A growing share of...
US–China Strike Trade Truce, Ease Export Curbs
China will grant six-month export licenses for rare-earth minerals, while the U.S. will relax restrictions on key high-tech exports.
Both sides agreed to...
Freightos: Container Rates Surge as Shippers Rush Ahead of Deadlines
The container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines, reports AJOT.
Ocean Freight Rates
Transpacific routes saw a moderate increase, now about 15% above...
Hydrogen Engine Partnership Between Belgium and Japan Launched
A new partnerships aims to accelerate the deployment of BeHydro’s dual fuel and 100% hydrogen engines in Japan’s ports and coastal areas.
The...
Ocean Workers Deserve Recognition as Frontline Heroes in the Climate Crisis
‘Focus On’ report presents the findings of a new analysis of World Risk Poll data collected in 2023.
The report focuses on the...
Ethanol: A Renewable Solution for Cleaner Shipping Fuels
Engine and fuel system adaptations are required to safely use ethanol in ships.
Ethanol is part of a broader set of alternative fuels...
