Container Freight Market Report – Week 36

A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling against the legality of imposed tariffs, with further appeals possible, prolonging uncertainty into next...

LNG and LPG Freight Market Update: Continued Downward Pressure

LNG spot and period rates slid further, with sharp declines on US Gulf routes due to oversupply and weak demand. LPG freight markets...

AIS Spoofing and Deceptive Practices: How Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Evades Sanctions

Russian "shadow fleet" tankers are increasingly using sophisticated methods, including spoofing, to disguise their activities and circumvent international sanctions. This involves manipulating their Automatic...

Microsoft Azure Cloud Services Disrupted by Undersea Cable Cuts in Red...

Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud services are experiencing disruptions due to undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea. These cables are critical...

Higher Earnings Drive Investment in Smaller Geared Bulk Carriers

In recent weeks and throughout 2025, there has been a notable shift in the dry cargo sale-and-purchase market. Sales of geared bulk carriers, particularly...

EU’s Russian Oil Ban Faces Opposition from Hungary and Slovakia

The European Union intends to stick with its current plan to phase out Russian oil imports by January 1, 2028. This move is part...

Global Ethanol Association Launched to Drive Decarbonization in Shipping

A new organization, the Global Ethanol Association (GEA), has been launched in Switzerland to promote ethanol as a sustainable fuel. The non-profit aims to...

ABB and eMarine Collaborate to Bring Non-Invasive Temperature Sensing to the...

ABB is supplying 1,500 of its NINVA non-invasive temperature sensors to eMarine, a Swedish company focused on energy efficiency in the maritime industry. This...

Dry Bulk Market Weekly Review Mixed Sentiment Across Segments

The dry bulk market experienced mixed performance across vessel segments this week. While the Capesize and Panamax sectors showed signs of recovery after a...

Weekly Tanker Market Report LR2s Lead Gains As VLCCs Strengthen

The global tanker freight markets experienced mixed movements this week, with LR2s and VLCCs posting solid gains, while MR rates saw sharp corrections, particularly...