US–China Trade Corridor Faces Structural Collapse Amid Long-Term Decoupling Trends

Recent trade data from both the United States and China reveals that the world’s most significant trade corridor is undergoing a fundamental shift. What...

India’s West Coast Leads Bunker Fuel Demand in November Amid Strong...

India’s west coast bunker fuel market remained strong in November, supported by competitive pricing and improved refinery supplies. Key ports such as Mumbai, Kandla,...

Wärtsilä Strengthens Engine Supply Chain Through Strategic Partnership With Siempelkamp Giesserei

Wärtsilä has entered into a strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei, one of the world’s leading producers of large cast components. The collaboration aims to...

Hengli Heavy Industries Wins Eight-Vessel Order As Global Shipbuilding Momentum Accelerates

Hengli Heavy Industries has secured a major newbuilding package involving eight deep-sea vessels from Greek shipowners Capital and Aegean Bulk, and Norway’s Uthalden. The...

Dry Bulk Market Softens Across Segments As Year-End Approaches

The dry bulk market experienced a softer tone across Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax segments this week, with declining enquiry levels, increasing spot tonnage, and...

Hanwha Partners With U.S. Startup Vatn Systems To Develop Autonomous Underwater...

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has joined forces with U.S.-based defense startup Vatn Systems to develop advanced autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy....

Weekly Tanker Market Outlook — Week 49

VLCC According to Fearnlets, The VLCC market held steady through Week 49, with MEG–East trades still sitting in the low W120s. Rates today look almost...

Intermodal: Shifting Soybean Trade Reshapes Dry Bulk Patterns

According to Safety4Sea, global soybean flows are changing and reshaping dry bulk activity. Soybeans continue to drive Kamsarmax demand on the Brazil–China and US–China...

Lords Committee Criticises Delays in Implementing Marine Accident Recommendations

The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about long-standing delays in acting on safety recommendations linked to marine accidents. Its...

Global Shipping Outlook Signals a Tougher 2026, Says Fitch Ratings

A new sector outlook highlights a challenging year ahead for global shipping in 2026. Geopolitical tensions, shifting policy landscapes, and softer GDP growth across...