Petcoke and Cement Provide a Resilient Base for Smaller Dry Bulk...

The dry bulk shipping market has recently seen a temporary surge in the Panamax sector, but the long-term stability of the smaller Supramax, Ultramax,...

Trade Tensions and Peak Season Drive July U.S. Import Surge

According to Descartes Systems Group's August Global Shipping Report, U.S. container import volumes saw a significant spike in July 2025. The report highlights several...

Navigating Regulations: Why ESDs Are the New Lifeline for Ship Owners

New environmental regulations and rising carbon pricing are making energy-saving devices (ESDs) a more attractive investment for the shipping industry. While previously seen as...

Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Reaches Major Milestone with Float Out

A recent float out ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany marked a significant milestone for the Disney Destiny, a new cruise ship...

Robust Demand for Aging Crude Tankers Bucks Market Slowdown

Despite a 9.2% year-on-year drop in crude tanker sale-and-purchase activity, demand for older VLCCs and Aframaxes has remained resilient, with values rising sharply...

Increase in Slip, Trip, and Fall Incidents Triggers BSEE Risk Inspection

Between May 2024 and April 2025, slips, trips, and falls (STFs) accounted for 22% of all reported injuries on the Outer Continental Shelf,...

Swire Shipping Joins Achilles Maritime Network to Advance Supply Chain Sustainability

Swire Shipping has joined the Achilles Maritime Network, bringing its fleet of 27 owned container and multipurpose vessels into a global initiative promoting...

India’s DG Shipping and ISWAN Sign MoU to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare...

The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) and the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) have signed a three-year MoU to enhance...

US Tariffs Spark Supply Chain Disruption and Import Declines

New tariffs imposed on 7 August are increasing costs for US importers, with ripple effects on consumer prices, supply chains, and retail inventories. ...

Crewman Suffers H₂S Poisoning in Confined Tank Space

On 26 December 2019, a serious incident occurred aboard the tanker MV La Solognais while at sea, as documented in the safety investigation report...