Kuang Ming Powers Ahead with Four New Handymax Ships

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (“Yang Ming”) held its 406th Board Meeting today (16), approving its subsidiary Kuang Ming’s plan to order four new...

Stena RoRo Orders Green RoRo Cargo Ships

Stena RoRo has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with China Merchant Industries Weihai for the construction of two Ro-Ro cargo ships, with options...

[Watch] Why Ship Always Break from the Middle?

Ships often break in the middle due to maximum bending stress occurring at the midship section, where the hull experiences the highest forces from...

How Rising Port Fees and Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Maritime Trade...

The latest episode of the Lloyd’s List Shipping Podcast delves into the significant impact of recent port fees and tariffs on global maritime trade...

US–China Port Fee Dispute Disrupts Tanker Markets in Week 42

According to Gibson Shipbrokers' Tanker Market Report for Week 42, a significant escalation in US–China trade tensions has led to substantial disruptions in global...

LNG Market Strengthens Amid Tight Vessel Availability; LPG Faces Headwinds in...

According to the Baltic Exchange's Gas Report for Week 42, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market experienced notable gains, while the liquefied petroleum gas...

Rotterdam Bunker Sales Dip as Biofuels and LNG Reach Record Highs...

The Port of Rotterdam reports that total sales of conventional bunkers and biofuel blends fell slightly in the third quarter of 2025, even as...

Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near Svinesund Bridge Amid Heavy Fog

Marine Insight reports that a general cargo vessel carrying timber was successfully refloated after running aground near the Svinesund Bridge, which connects Sweden and...

Container Fleet Employment Holds Steady as Shipyard Activity Picks Up

Alphaliner reports that the global container shipping sector continues to show resilience, with the idle fleet remaining largely unchanged despite seasonal slowdowns and softening...

Cochin Shipyard Launches Three Advanced Vessels, Marking Maritime Milestone

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) achieved a major milestone by launching three advanced vessels on 18 October 2025, demonstrating India's growing capabilities in diverse maritime...