Freight Rates Surge as Shipping Feels ‘Whipsaw’ Event with Tariff Changes
Freight rates jump sharply due to sudden shifts in U.S. tariff policy.
A wave of shipping orders followed the pause in tariffs, overwhelming...
BIMCO to Introduce Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties
New BIMCO Subcommittee Tackles Biofuel Challenges in Shipping.
Biofuel Clause Aims to Clarify Charter Party Obligations.
BIMCO Drafting Contractual Framework for Biofuel Use.
BIMCO...
Union Maritime to Launch First WindWings®-Equipped Newbuild Tanker
Brands Hatch to Cut CO₂ Emissions by 3,800 Tonnes Annually.
Union Maritime Builds World’s Largest Wind-Assisted Fleet.
WindWings® Provide 30% Efficiency Boost Over...
PSA International Joins GCMD as Strategic Partner to Drive Maritime Decarbonisation
PSA International and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have signed a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonisation across global port ecosystems.
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Panama Canal Disruption Charges – Reminder
Ships transiting the Panama Canal are subject to “Disruption Charges” ranging from USD 15,000 to USD 250,000, based on the severity and timing...
397,000 TEU Capacity Added on Asia–North America West Coast Trade Lane
A surge in transpacific shipping capacity is underway following the pause in the US–China trade war, with Asia–North America West Coast (NAWC) capacity...
South Africa Starts Design Phase for State Shipping Line
South Africa has launched its first initiative since 1999 to establish a national shipping company, SASCO, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign carriers...
Russia Projects 50% Surge in Foreign Voyages via Northern Sea Route...
Russia anticipates a 50% year-on-year increase in foreign vessel traffic through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2025, positioning it as an alternative...
US Tariff Threats and China Sanctions Create “Strategic Uncertainty” for Shipowners
The sentiment regarding new ship orders is indeed quite subdued in the first half of 2025, with expectations for this weak trend to persist...
Despite Increased Traffic, Red Sea Remains Below Normal as Aspides Seeks...
Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, the commander of the EU's Aspides naval mission, has reported a notable increase in Red Sea marine traffic since August...
Middle East Exports Crucial for VLCCs as OPEC+ Overproduction and Export...
Recent data indicates persistent challenges within OPEC+ regarding quota compliance and shifts in crude export patterns, with significant implications for the VLCC tanker market.
OPEC+...
Global Bunker Indices Show Upward Trend, While Scrubber Spread Remains Below...
At the close of Week 23 (May 27 - June 2, 2025), the global bunker indices published by MABUX demonstrated moderate gains across all...
Eurozone Manufacturing Shows Signs of Recovery: Is the Slump Over?
The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) for May 2025, as reported by S&P Global, came in at 49.4, showing a slight improvement...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ Wind Hunter Project Gains National Backing for Hydrogen...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that its ambitious Wind Hunter Project, a pioneering zero-emission initiative focused on utilizing wind power to produce hydrogen,...
Tbilisi Intermodal Hub Launch Powers UAE–Central Asia Trade Route
AD Ports Group, a key enabler of global trade and logistics, has officially inaugurated the first phase of the Tbilisi Intermodal Hub in Georgia....
Alfa Laval Unveils World’s First Ammonia-Incinerating Marine Boiler
In a major stride toward maritime decarbonization, Alfa Laval has announced the world’s first marine boiler system capable of safely incinerating ammonia emissions. Designed...
MSC Launches Scholarships For Cyprus Maritime Students
MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Frederick University to empower the next generation of maritime professionals.
The agreement includes...
ABS Approves KNCC’s Innovative LCO₂ Carrier Design At Nor-Shipping 2025
At the 60th anniversary of the Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair, ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to Knutsen NYK Carbon...
GTT Receives DNV Approval For Enhanced-Pressure LNG Membrane Tank Design
GTT has achieved a significant milestone with the Approval in Principle (AiP) granted by DNV for its 1 barg membrane tank design, tailored for...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding And Elomatic Sign Framework Agreement
At Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, signed a Framework Agreement with Finnish engineering firm Elomatic...