US Port Fees to Disrupt Two-Thirds of the Tanker Fleet
The USTR plans hefty fees on vessels linked to Chinese shipyards or operators.
Only 36% of crude and 35% of product tankers will...
DP World to Begin £1bn London Gateway Expansion
DP World will begin a £1 billion expansion of London Gateway in May 2025, which will take four years to complete.
The project...
NCFI: Mixed Market Trends with Increased Rates to the Middle East
The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, offers a comprehensive look at freight...
Lessons Learned: 3 Deaths in Bulk Carrier Accident
UK MAIB reports of a fatal accident on a bulk carrier claiming three lives.
The Incident
On the morning of 27 June 2022, three unconscious stevedores...
U.S. Maritime Administration Grants License for Delfin LNG Deepwater Port
The Maritime Administration approves Delfin LNG's offshore LNG export port in Louisiana.
It will be the U.S.'s first offshore LNG export facility.
The...
Wisdom Marine BOD Approves Acquisition of 39,000dwt Bulk Carriers
Taiwan based Wisdom Marine Group says its Board of Directors has approved the purchase of two 39,000 DWT bulk carriers, reports Port News.
Date of...
ITOPF: Impact of Incidents with Battery-Powered Vessels
Battery-powered vessels introduce unique hazards, like fires and toxic gas emissions.
Incidents affect crew safety, vessel stability, and cleanup efforts.
Regulations need updates...
LomarLabs & Newlight Lead Hydrogen-Diesel Retrofits for Greener Shipping
LomarLabs and Newlight are partnering to develop hydrogen-diesel retrofit solutions for ships, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by 20–30%.
A pilot installation is...
Pioneering Sustainable Maritime Propulsion with GreenForge® Technology
BERG Propulsion is pioneering climate-neutral propeller shafts using GreenForge® steel, which cuts CO₂ emissions by 95% through renewable electricity and biogas.
Louis Dreyfus...
Smart Maintenance In The Maritime Industry A Feasibility Study
Predict Marine, KOTUG, and ProAnalytics have joined forces to launch a pioneering feasibility study on smart maintenance in the maritime industry. This one-year project,...