COSCO’s Global Ambitions Face Headwinds Amid U.S. Trade Turbulence
At a recent earnings conference in Hong Kong, COSCO Shipping Ports revealed it is encountering significant hurdles in its quest for global expansion, reports...
Italian Coast Guard Detains Vessel Due to Environmental Violations
The Italian Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera) detained a containership in Genoa, for not being fully compliant with the requirements for limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx)...
HD Hyundai Merges Shipyards to Power Global Defense Push
HD Hyundai has announced a major restructuring move aimed at strengthening its position in the global shipbuilding and defense markets, reports the Chosun Daily.
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IMCA: Key High Risk Areas Identified During Inspections
IMCA has released its latest eCMID Vessel Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report, providing a detailed analysis of vessel inspection outcomes and key risk...
Höegh Autoliners Orders First-Ever Ammonia Engines for PCTCs
Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning Everllence B&W ME-LGIA engines – the first of this new fuel type to propel any...
Global Bunker Prices Edge Higher as Underpricing Trend Persists
Scrubber Spread Holds Below $100 as VLSFO Remains More Profitable.
IEA Projects LNG Demand Growth With Major Supply Boost in 2026.
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CMA CGM Moves for $2.1bn Ultra-Large Containership Order in China
DSIC Poised to Build Six Firm Plus Four Optional LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels.
Fresh Order Estimated at $2.1bn Based on Recent Pricing.
CMA CGM...
Lessons Learned: Urea Cargo Quality Dispute and Resolution
This case, reported by the Swedish Club, involved a cargo quality dispute during the discharge of urea at an African port. The incident centered...
Global Tanker Fleet Grows as Older Ships Weigh on Renewal
MR Tankers Lead in Numbers While VLCCs Dominate Capacity.
One in Five Tankers Now Over 20 Years Old, Led by MRs and LR1s.
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WCI Falls for 11th Week as Tariffs and Oversupply Push Down...
Transpacific Spot Rates Fall as US Retailers Pull Back After Early Peak Season.
Shanghai–Los Angeles and Shanghai–New York Rates Weaken Amid Tariff Pressures.
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