LNG, LPG Freight Rates Retreat on Weaker Demand

LNG spot freight rates eased across most Asia–Pacific and Atlantic trades, with transpacific lanes particularly pressured by slack demand and ample tonnage. In...

Asia–US Container Rates Climb as Carriers Race to Boost Capacity

Asia–US container spot rates rose notably last week, prompting carriers to redeploy and expand capacity ahead of a surge in bookings driven by...

Panama Tightens Rules on Ship-to-Ship Transfers Amid Dark Fleet Surge

Panama's Maritime Authority has strengthened regulations for ship-to-ship operations involving Panama-flagged vessels in response to growing concerns over the use of dark-fleet tankers...

China Delivers World’s Largest Ocean-Going Car Carrier

China has achieved a significant milestone in global shipping with the delivery of the world's largest ocean-going car carrier, the Anji Ansheng. This colossal...

Red Sea Risk Escalates: Houthis to Target Vessels Based on Sister...

The Combined Maritime Forces' (CMF) Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) has issued an advisory to commercial shipping and related maritime stakeholders, warning them about...

Capesize Dry Bulk Market Firms Up After Guinea Uncertainty, Panamax Continues...

The Capesize dry bulk shipping market concluded the week on a firmer note, demonstrating a notable recovery after a somewhat shaky start. Initial pressure...

Global VLCC Market Softens, Suezmax Under Pressure, Aframax Shows Regional Gains

After two consecutive weeks of rising freight rates for LR2 (Long Range 2) tankers in the Middle East Gulf (MEG), the market appears to...

US Solidifies Position as Top LNG Exporter as Global Trade Increases

The International Gas Union (IGU) has released its World LNG Report for 2025, which reveals that global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade experienced a...

Fincantieri Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia, Collaborates with SRSA for Red...

Fincantieri, a global leader in shipbuilding, and the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), the official regulator for coastal tourism in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea...

Port of Rotterdam Teams Up with EDGE Navigation on Liquid Hydrogen...

EDGE Navigation’s LH2 ships are expected to begin operations in 2028, prompting the early development of supporting infrastructure in Rotterdam. Liquid hydrogen will...