IMO Net-Zero Framework Compliance Rules for Ships from 2028
IMO NZF to Apply to Ships 5,000 GT and Above from January 2028.
Exclusions Clarified for Flag-State Vessels and Offshore Platforms.
Understanding IMO...
P&I Clubs Issue Safety Alert on Methane Hazards in U.S. Coal...
Methane Levels Exceed 20% LEL on Coal Cargoes Despite Declarations.
IMSBC Code Guidelines Emphasised for Safe Coal Handling.
Enhanced Safety Precautions Advised for...
U.S. Container Imports Decline with China Shipments Leading the Drop
China Shipments to U.S. Fall 22.9% Year-on-Year.
Tariff Volatility Adds Pressure on Global Trade.
Port Transit Times See Minor Improvement as Volumes Decline.
Descartes...
Global Liner Shipping Faces Structural Shift with Surge in Service Instability
Sea-Intelligence Introduces New Metric to Track Liner Service Disruptions.
Post-Pandemic Era Sees 2.5–3.5x Rise in Weekly Service Instability.
Asia–Europe and Mediterranean Trades Face...
China Imposes Retaliatory Port Fees on US-Linked Ships from October 14
Beijing Moves to Counter US Section 301 Measures on Shipping Sector.
China Approves Special Port Dues on American Ships to Defend Trade Interests.
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Ningbo Containerised Freight Index Reflects Stable Market Trends This Week
The Ningbo Shipping Exchange, in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange, has released its latest Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), reflecting notable rate increases across...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Celebrates Launch of HAMANASU, Advancing Energy Efficiency
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launched HAMANASU, the second large car ferry built for Shinnihonkai Ferry and JRTT.
The vessel features a buttock-flow stern hull, ducktail...
New U.S. Sanctions Hit Chinese Refineries Over Iranian Petroleum Trade
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese oil terminal and refinery for handling Iranian crude, tightening enforcement on Iran’s export network.
Over 50 entities,...
Mitsubishi Launches Fuel Efficient Ferry in Japan
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has held a christening and launch ceremony for the large car ferry...
GTT Secures Tank Order from Hanwha Ocean
GTT announces that it has received, in the fourth quarter of 2025, an order from its partner the shipyard Hanwha Ocean for the tank...
Carriers Resume Services Post-Golden Week as Freight Rates Keep Falling
Capacity on Major East-West Routes to Rise 5% in November.
Freight Rates Extend 16-Week Decline to $1,651 per 40ft.
U.S. and China Impose...
AAL Shipping’s Super B-Class Fleet Drives Victory at Supply Chain Excellence...
AAL Shipping has been honored with the "Cargo Operator of the Year" award at the Asia Pacific Supply Chain Excellence Awards in Singapore. This...
WWII Bomb Discovery Temporarily Shuts Down Pier G at Port of...
Pier G Construction Crew Uncovers 80-Year-Old Explosive Device.
Bomb Squad and Marine Corps Safely Remove Historic Shell.
Terminal Reopens After Temporary Shutdown.
Operations at...
AD Ports Group Partners with UNDP to Shape the Future of...
AD Ports Group has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to advance innovation in digital trade, smart...
Iran’s Oil Network Matures Under Sanctions Pressure
Breakwave Advisors reports that Iran’s oil export network has evolved into a sophisticated and resilient system amid renewed UN snapback sanctions, transforming what was...
Lessons Learned: Crane Operator Fall Incident Due to Platform Failure
An incident was reported involving the failure of a crane access platform during routine operations. The report, issued by IMCA, highlights structural failure at...
Performance Shipping Advances Modernization Drive with Twin Suezmax Acquisitions
Performance Shipping Inc. is expanding its fleet with two 2019-built Suezmax tankers, M/T Eco Bel Air and M/T Eco Beverly Hills.
Each vessel,...
Navigating the Regulatory Gap: Nuclear Meets Maritime
Lloyd’s Register recently hosted a pivotal workshop under the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), marking a significant stride toward advancing nuclear energy application at...
U.S. Port Imports Slip Below 2 Million TEUs Amid Rising Tariffs
U.S. container ports are projected to handle under 2 million TEUs monthly for the rest of the year as rising tariffs weigh on...
Pacific Ocean Enters La Niña Phase, Impacting Global Maritime Outlook
La Niña conditions have formed in the equatorial Pacific and are expected to persist through the Northern Hemisphere winter.
The Panama Canal reported...