Capesize Rates Poised to Firm as Ballasting Ships Reduce

On the C5 front, we see enquiries for miners and operators for early November dates. Volumes out of East Australia remain flat from last...

Downward Pressure Hits VLCCs, While Tighter Tonnage Boosts Mediterranean Aframax

Despite the upward trajectory having stalled, the VLCC market remained firm for the past few days in the W90-95 range MEG/east (pending of the...

ITF Urges Constructive Consensus Building After IMO Decarbonization Delay

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is calling for a constructive and inclusive approach to maritime decarbonization, following the recent decision by the International...

Khalifa Port Rises to Global Rank 39, Reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s Maritime...

Khalifa Port, an asset of AD Ports Group, has reinforced its position as a major player in global maritime trade by significantly climbing the...

Daimler Truck, HHLA, And Kawasaki Partner To Develop Green Liquid Hydrogen...

Daimler Truck AG, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Hydrogen...

CSSC Huangpu Wenchong To Build Four 2,700 TEU Container Ships For...

China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSSC) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, in partnership with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd (CSTC), has signed a contract with Ningbo Ocean...

Jeju Port Welcomes First International Vessel in 57 Years, Opening Direct...

In a historic milestone for Jeju’s maritime trade, the island has welcomed its first international commercial vessel in 57 years. The new Jeju–Qingdao regular...

Japan’s Shipbuilders Plan ¥350 Billion Investment To Double Domestic Capacity

Japan’s shipbuilding industry is gearing up to unveil a major investment plan worth around ¥350 billion (approximately USD 2.3 billion) aimed at doubling domestic...

ESPO Warns IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Delay Risks Slowing Global Maritime Decarbonisation

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has voiced deep concern over the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) decision to delay the adoption of the Net-Zero...

One Armed Robbery Incident Reported In Asia ReCAAP ISC Urges Vigilance...

Between 14 and 20 October 2025, one Category 3 incident of armed robbery against ships was reported in Asia, according to the Regional Cooperation...