Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship in Netherlands; Crew Safe, Investigation...

On June 25, 2025, a fire broke out aboard an inland cargo vessel near the Beatrix Lock in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. Swift Response Emergency services swiftly responded...

Davie Expands US Footprint, Aims to Make Texas a Hub for...

During the recent NATO summit in The Hague, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is intensifying its efforts to bolster its icebreaker fleet, with...

There’s No Such Thing As a Permanent Job Anymore

Despite widespread concerns and warnings about a "job-market bloodbath" for entry-level positions, particularly amplified by the rise of Artificial Intelligence, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie...

Seafarers’ Rights Enhanced: IMO STCW Code Updated to Prevent and Respond...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved significant amendments to the Seafarers’ Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code in May 2024, specifically targeting the pervasive...

BYD Takes Delivery Of Sixth Vehicle Carrier To Boost Global EV...

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant BYD continues to scale up its global logistics infrastructure, taking delivery of its sixth roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vehicle carrier—the...

China’s First Large-Scale Green Methanol Project To Begin Bunkering in July

China is set to mark a major milestone in its clean energy transition with the nation’s first batch of large-scale green methanol to be...

Asia-US Freight Rates Tumble Amid Oversupply And Weak Demand

Freight rates for containers shipped from Asia to the US are plummeting, with the 1 June general rate increases (GRIs) proving unsustainable.Linerlytica reports that...

First Joint Crude Oil Shipment Arrives as Part of MVM-MOL Cooperation

The first joint shipment of Azeri crude oil, totaling over 92,000 tonnes, has successfully arrived at the Port of Omišalj on Croatia’s Adriatic coast....

Greece–UK Maritime Forum Highlights Training, Technology, And Collaboration

A high-level maritime forum brought together senior industry figures from Greece and the UK to discuss seafarer training, maritime technology, and strategic cooperation amid...

Diana Shipping Charters m/v DSI Polaris To Cargill In $4.66 Million...

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global leader in dry bulk vessel operations, has announced a new time charter contract for its Ultramax vessel...