Rising Black Sea Tensions Spark Security Warnings from Ankara

Exclusive Economic Zone Violations Raise Regional Alarm. Talks Held with NATO Leadership and Regional Ministers. Kyiv Accepts One Strike but Denies Involvement in...

IMO Assembly Shows Strong Unity and Decisive Action

Member States Raise Security Challenges and Treaty Progress. Seafarers Placed at the Heart of IMO’s Work. Assembly Recognises BBNJ Agreement and Advances Gender...

Auckland Expands Green Fuel Capacity With New Bunkering Tanker Order

  A New Zealand port subsidiary has signed a shipbuilding contract for a new bunkering vessel worth $50 million. The vessel will support biodiesel...

Global Study Confirms Major Drop in Ship Sulfur Emissions

New international research shows sulfur emissions from ships have fallen sharply since the 2020 global fuel regulation. The average sulfur content in marine...

Global Freight Rates Surge as Conflict and Supply Shifts Disrupt Trade

Freight rates for crude, LNG and bulk commodities are seeing a rare year-end jump instead of the usual seasonal slowdown. Longer voyage distances,...

Declining Coal Flows to China Hit Capesize Market Performance

China has imported 52m tonnes less thermal coal so far this year, reducing capesize demand. Domestic coal output and renewable expansion continue to...

Why Abandoned Vessels Are Becoming a Major Risk for Ports

  When a vessel sinks inside harbour limits and lacks proper insurance, the port may be legally and financially responsible. Wreck removal, pollution control...

Turkey Cautions NATO on Rising Black Sea Risks After Recent Tanker...

Reuters reports that Turkey raised strong concerns about Black Sea safety after a series of attacks on Russia-linked tankers in recent days. Turkish Foreign...

Wärtsilä Highlights Four Trends That Could Shape Global Shipping in 2026

A new industry outlook highlights four major trends expected to influence global shipping in 2026. The insights emphasize that meaningful progress will come from...

Hyundai Motor, HD KSOE and PNU Unite to Advance a New...

Hyundai Motor Company announced an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Pusan National University to develop a maritime fuel-cell system. The...