Panama Canal Restores Full Operations Amid Sustainability Push And Infrastructure Plans

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially restored full operational capacity, maintaining a 50-foot draft through the 2025 dry season — a key recovery...

Transpacific Container Shipping Volatility Follows US Tariff Pause On China

A turbulent sequence of tariff policy changes by the U.S. has triggered significant volatility in Transpacific container shipping, particularly on routes from Asia to...

Global Container Fleet Nears Full Capacity Amidst Geopolitical Strains

As of late June 2025, only 65 container vessels, representing 0.5% of the global fleet, were commercially idle. The majority of idle vessels...

Red Sea on Edge: Shipping Under Siege Amid Rising Attacks

Multiple attacks have sunk two bulk carriers in the Red Sea within a week, causing casualties and kidnappings. Smaller container ships are increasingly...

ITS Launches $365M Terminal Expansion at Long Beach Port

International Transportation Service (ITS) initiated a $365 million terminal expansion project at the Port of Long Beach on July 11, 2025, aimed at increasing...

Brazil Implements New Biofouling Regulations to Protect Marine Ecosystems

Vessels over 24 meters must arrive with a clean hull or undergo in-water cleaning before entering Brazilian waters. Operators must implement a Biofouling...

Asia–Europe Freight Rally Hits a Roadblock as Congestion Builds

Freight rates on the Asia–Europe route have stalled despite steep general rate increases, due to weak demand and excess capacity. Port congestion at...

Hong Kong Charts a Bold Course in Sustainable Maritime Development

Hong Kong is developing clean fuel infrastructure, including LNG and methanol bunkering facilities, and launching incentive programs to support low-emission vessels, positioning itself...

Red Sea Ships Broadcast Religion and Nationality to Deter Houthi Attacks

Maritime Experts Warn AIS Declarations Unlikely to Prevent Targeting. Chinese-Operated Tanker Hit Despite Houthi Assurances. Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Declared High-Risk by...

China’s Crude Imports from Brazil Surge 60% Year-on-Year

Q2 Brazilian Crude Shipments to China Hit Record 93.6 Million Barrels. China Now Takes 40% of Brazil’s Crude Exports. Petrobras Expands VLCC Trade...