Shore leave has traditionally been a vital part of seafaring life, offering rest and recovery after long periods at sea. A recent ITF...

A vessel carrying maize experienced cargo damage during a voyage from Mexico to Southern Africa. The incident highlights the risks associated with fumigation practices...

Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping ordered two 1,182 teu eco-design containerships from Sumec Marine, with options for two more. Intra-Asian trade rose 4.2% year on...

Navios Maritime Partners is acquiring four 8,850 teu methanol-ready containerships for $460m. Deliveries are scheduled between late 2027 and early 2028. The company...

Global container volumes reached 16.57 million TEUs in July, up 12% from 2023. Imports strengthened across all regions, with Sub-Saharan Africa leading at...

Lloyd’s Register and HD Hyundai Mipo are developing a 22,000 CBM LNG bunkering vessel under a new Joint Development Project. The design aims...

"K" LINE's new "Seawing" automated kite system, which uses wind power to reduce fuel consumption and contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry,...

In August, Russia’s seaborne crude exports saw a slight increase to 3.40 million barrels per day, though this was still below the levels observed...

The maritime industry is increasingly adopting vessels that use alternative fuels like LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and methanol, with some of the first ammonia-fueled...

During the second quarter of 2025, all-in freight rates for shipments from the Far East to most global destinations saw a general decline compared...