Benjamin Franklin’s Smooth Passage Signals CMA CGM’s Red Sea Revival

The giant container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, with a capacity of 177,000 tons, transited Egypt’s Suez Canal on Friday, 7 November 2025—marking the...

U.S. Pauses Maritime Pressure Campaign Against China’s Shipyards

The United States has moved to suspend a set of port fees introduced only weeks earlier, which were designed to target China’s dominance in...

Tariff Turbulence Slams U.S. Imports to a Three-Year Low

Import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are headed for a steep drop in November and December as retailers finish stocking up for...

The Hidden Math of Ocean Waves Crashes Into View

Imagine the rhythmic lull of waves rolling toward the shore—mesmerising, dependable. Now imagine that behind that gentle motion lies a mathematical storm: equations so...

[Watch] Why Ships Kill Whales?

Shipping and its impact on whales have long been under the critical scanner of the cetacean crisis. Many ships are blamed that they kill...

Blocked Hatch Highlights Need to Keep Emergency Exits Clear

Poor Planning and Supervision Highlight Safety Gaps. Crew Urged to Prioritise Emergency Escape Routes During Operations. Clear Access, Regular Checks, and Signage Key...

Global Ship Recycling Markets Reel Under Inflation and Falling Steel Prices

LukOil Rumored to Face Bankruptcy Amid Market Uncertainty. Ship Recycling Prices in India and Pakistan Drop Below USD 400/LDT. Bangladesh Holds Slight Edge...

South Korea Launches AI Project to Develop Fully Autonomous Ships

Government Exempts AI Ship Project from Feasibility Study. 600 Billion Won Initiative Targets Level 4 Unmanned Navigation. R&D to Focus on Engine Automation...

Trump’s Energy Overhaul Boosts Oil Demand and Shakes Global Climate Policy

Federal Lands Reopened, LNG Projects Revived Amid Legal Pushback. Slower Growth in US Crude Output Despite Record Production. EV Mandates Rolled Back, Clean-Energy...

Ro-Ro Vessels Added to US–China Port Fee Suspension

US Policy Aims to Revive Fading Shipbuilding Industry. Trade Unions Blast Trump’s Decision, Warn of Setback for US Builders. Analysts Say Move Needed...