Fuel Oil Spill Halts Traffic at Texas Port After Tanker-Pier Collision
According to U.S. Coast Guard data, a fuel oil discharge at the Port of Galveston in Texas occurred following an allision between a tanker...
Global Ports Struggle to Keep Pace with Ultra-Large Containership Boom
Global ports are bracing for a wave of ultra-large containerships that have the potential to overwhelm infrastructure and cripple supply chains. With ports under...
Piracy Persists: IMO Confirms Three Global Maritime Incidents in August 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports three incidents of piracy and armed robbery against vessels during August 2025, highlighting persistent security threats in international...
USTR Tightens Maritime Tariffs on Chinese Shipbuilding Under Section 301
On 10 October 2025 the United States Trade Representative (USTR), issued a Notice of Modification and Proposed Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s Targeting...
US-China Reciprocal Port Fees Drive Up Emissions, Freight Rates, and Fuel...
The imposition of reciprocal port fees by the US and China on each other's linked ships is directly leading to higher freight rates, increased...
US Sanctions Waiver Grants Critical Lifeline to India’s Strategic Chabahar Port...
The six-month exemption from United States sanctions for India's operations at Iran's Chabahar Port provides a critical lifeline for New Delhi's strategic and commercial...
Shippers Urged to Use Data, Not Spot Rates, in 2026 Contract...
Shippers preparing for 2026 contract tenders should view the October spot rate spike with caution, using a data-driven approach to maintain their strong negotiating...
China-Driven Surge Pushes Bulk Exports to Record High in Q3 2025
Major bulk exports, consisting of iron ore, coal, and grains, reached a record high volume on the Signal Ocean Platform in the third quarter...
Pilbara Ports Guarantees Minimum 1 Cubic Metre Marine Waste Disposal at...
Pilbara Ports has advised of new procedures for marine waste offloading services for vessels calling at the Port of Port Hedland, effective from 28...
Seawork 2026 to Launch New Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion
Seawork 2026 is set to feature a major new component: the Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion. This dedicated space will serve as a showcase...


















