U.S. Launches International Fellowship to Revive Shipbuilding Industry
The U.S. Labor Department is launching an $8 million international fellowship program to train American workers in advanced shipbuilding skills, in partnership with...
India Makes History with Passage of Two Maritime Bills in One...
India’s Parliament approved the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 on September 3, marking a historic...
New Lower Price Cap on Russian Crude Takes Effect
The UK and EU have reduced the price cap for Russian crude to US$47.60 per barrel, while the US maintains its cap at...
Maritime Industry Shifts Focus to AI Adoption, Beyond Technology Barriers
The maritime industry views AI as essential for safety, efficiency, and long-term growth, but cultural and organizational barriers slow adoption.
Strong leadership and...
PSA Honored for Excellence and Sustainability at AFLAS 2025
PSA won the “Best Global Container Terminal Operator” award at the 2025 AFLAS Awards for the seventh time.
PSA Singapore earned the “Best...
Asia Takes Lead in Biomethanol Supply as Marine Fuel Demand Shifts...
Asian biomethanol prices are now lower than in Europe, with certified supply chains expanding through China and Singapore.
FuelEU Maritime rules allow certified...
Container Freight Market Report – Week 36
A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling against the legality of imposed tariffs, with further appeals possible, prolonging uncertainty into next...
LNG and LPG Freight Market Update: Continued Downward Pressure
LNG spot and period rates slid further, with sharp declines on US Gulf routes due to oversupply and weak demand.
LPG freight markets...
AIS Spoofing and Deceptive Practices: How Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Evades Sanctions
Russian "shadow fleet" tankers are increasingly using sophisticated methods, including spoofing, to disguise their activities and circumvent international sanctions. This involves manipulating their Automatic...
Microsoft Azure Cloud Services Disrupted by Undersea Cable Cuts in Red...
Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud services are experiencing disruptions due to undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea. These cables are critical...