Global Freight Rates Surge as Conflict and Supply Shifts Disrupt Trade
Freight rates for crude, LNG and bulk commodities are seeing a rare year-end jump instead of the usual seasonal slowdown.
Longer voyage distances,...
Declining Coal Flows to China Hit Capesize Market Performance
China has imported 52m tonnes less thermal coal so far this year, reducing capesize demand.
Domestic coal output and renewable expansion continue to...
Why Abandoned Vessels Are Becoming a Major Risk for Ports
When a vessel sinks inside harbour limits and lacks proper insurance, the port may be legally and financially responsible.
Wreck removal, pollution control...
Turkey Cautions NATO on Rising Black Sea Risks After Recent Tanker...
Reuters reports that Turkey raised strong concerns about Black Sea safety after a series of attacks on Russia-linked tankers in recent days. Turkish Foreign...
Wärtsilä Highlights Four Trends That Could Shape Global Shipping in 2026
A new industry outlook highlights four major trends expected to influence global shipping in 2026. The insights emphasize that meaningful progress will come from...
Hyundai Motor, HD KSOE and PNU Unite to Advance a New...
Hyundai Motor Company announced an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Pusan National University to develop a maritime fuel-cell system. The...
RISK4SEA’s Final CIC Review Highlights Key Gaps in Ballast Water Compliance
RISK4SEA reports that the 90-day Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ballast water management revealed clear patterns in documentation, system readiness, and crew competence. The...
Liberia Strengthens Machinery-Failure Oversight Through New 2025 CIC Measures
The Liberian Administration reports a sharp rise in machinery and electrical failures, particularly in regions with heavy traffic, shifting tides, and difficult weather. These...
New Danish War-Insurance Act Strengthens Maritime Resilience During Conflict
Danish Shipping reports that the Folketinget has unanimously passed the revised War Risk Insurance of Ships Act. The organization views this decision as a...
VOC Port Authority Places Order For Fully Electric Green Tug
The VOC Port Authority (VOCPA) has taken a major step toward clean and sustainable maritime operations by ordering a fully electric green tug. This...














