Hartmann Moves 18 LPG Carriers to Portugal’s Madeira After German Tax...

Germany’s Hartmann Group has reflagged 18 of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers to Portugal’s Madeira registry, following recent tax changes in Germany. The...

X-Press Feeders Expands Fleet Faster Than Unifeeder, Strengthening Market Lead

Singapore-based X-Press Feeders has widened its lead over Unifeeder in operated fleet capacity, marking a notable shift in the global feeder shipping landscape. According...

BIMCO: USTR’s New Fees On Chinese-Linked Vessels Unlikely To Impact Freight...

When the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) enforces new port fees on 14 October targeting Chinese dominance in the maritime sector,...

EU Plans to Sanction Providers of False Flags to Russia’s Shadow...

False flags and the companies supplying them are reported to be the latest target in the efforts to rein in the shadow fleet of...

EMSA: Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025

EMSA has published its Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025, which presents statistics of marine casualties and incidents that cover the period...

Containers Quarterly: Asia–Europe Freight Rates Sink to Multiyear Lows

Spot rates collapse across Q3 to multiyear lows PCR1 drops nearly $2,000/FEU in three months to $1,300 PCR3 falls $2,200/FEU to $1,600 as...

Technical Failures Trigger PSC Penalties in Shanghai Waters

Following a recent increase in such incidents on this busy and complex waterway, the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) is highlighting preventive safety measures...

BIMCO Highlights Safety Challenges of Distractions at Sea

The 11th BIMCO Tanker Safety Network meeting discussed the growing safety challenge of distraction at sea, with a focus on new guidelines and shared...

Rotterdam Port Faces Standstill as Lashers Demand Fair Pay

Dockworkers at International Lashing Service (ILS) and Matrans Marine Services in the Port of Rotterdam will go on strike for 48 hours, starting Wednesday,...

GlobalLogic and ISSPL Partner for AI-Driven Industrial Transformation

GlobalLogic Teams Up with ISSPL for AI-Enabled Industrial Transformation. AI and Digital Engineering to Drive Industrial Modernisation Through New Alliance. GlobalLogic-ISSPL Collaboration Targets...