South Korea Launches AI Project to Develop Fully Autonomous Ships

Government Exempts AI Ship Project from Feasibility Study. 600 Billion Won Initiative Targets Level 4 Unmanned Navigation. R&D to Focus on Engine Automation...

Trump’s Energy Overhaul Boosts Oil Demand and Shakes Global Climate Policy

Federal Lands Reopened, LNG Projects Revived Amid Legal Pushback. Slower Growth in US Crude Output Despite Record Production. EV Mandates Rolled Back, Clean-Energy...

Ro-Ro Vessels Added to US–China Port Fee Suspension

US Policy Aims to Revive Fading Shipbuilding Industry. Trade Unions Blast Trump’s Decision, Warn of Setback for US Builders. Analysts Say Move Needed...

Collision Risks in China’s Coastal Waters: Lessons and Guidance for Safer...

Recent circulars published by Huatai Marine and a detailed article on SAFETY4SEA highlight the significant hazards posed by interactions between merchant vessels and...

EU Oil Product Ban & Drone Strikes Elevate Tanker Freight-Rate Outlook

S&P Global reports that TORM A/S cites the combination of the EU’s upcoming ban on Russian oil-products and heightened drone strikes against refinery...

Whale-Ship Collision Risk: New Protection Measures Effective from 1 May in...

BIMCO reports that beginning 1 May 2025, mandatory and voluntary speed-reduction and routing measures to protect whale populations will take effect in regions...

Adapting in a Fragmented World: How Global Shipping Can Strengthen Its...

At the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit 2025, leaders, policymakers, and maritime experts explored a pressing question — how can the shipping industry...

USTR Formalizes One-Year Suspension of Section 301 Punitive Actions Against China

The Trump administration formally announced plans to pursue negotiations with China over its dominance of shipbuilding and ocean logistics while confirming a one-year pause...

EU Shipping Emissions Hit Record High Since 2018, Driven by Red...

EU shipping emissions reached their highest levels since 2018 last year, according to a T&E analysis of official EU MRV data. Emissions jumped by...

Strong Capesize Gains Contrast with Positional Volatility in Smaller Segments

The Capesize market recorded a notable improvement this week, with momentum building steadily across both basins. Capesize The Capesize market recorded a notable improvement this week,...