IMO to Decide on Adoption of Net-Zero Framework in October
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an extraordinary session in October 2025 to decide on the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF),...
Lessons Learned: Machinery Space Fire and Emergency Power Failure
This summary is based on the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) investigation into a fire and subsequent power loss on board a roll-on/roll-off cargo...
APM Terminals Unveils 19-Year Modernisation Plan for Puerto Progreso
APM Terminals Mexico will invest around MXN 3 billion over the next 19 years to modernise Puerto Progreso, Yucatán’s container terminal.
The long-term...
UN High Seas Biodiversity Treaty Set to Enter into Force in...
A landmark UN treaty on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters will take effect in January 2026 after reaching the required 60 ratifications.
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LNG and LPG Freight Markets Weaken After Recent Gains
LNG charter rates softened across major routes, with Atlantic weakness weighing on sentiment despite selective Pacific gains.
LPG markets also eased as charterers...
Tang Ming and New Entrants Expand Fleets Amid Market Growth
Tang Ming leads a surge in large-scale vessel orders, including 15,000 TEU dual-fuel ships with ammonia readiness.
Established carriers and new entrants alike...
Intra-Asia Container Index Records Early September Gains
Intra-Asia freight rates rose 5% in early September, reaching $1,551 per FEU.
Rates remain 9% lower compared with the same period last year.
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Merak Joins Al Seer Marine and BGN’s Expanding Dual-Fuel Gas Carrier...
Al Seer Marine and BGN have taken delivery of Merak, their third VLGC with ammonia-carrying capability, built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
The...
EUROGATE CTW Reaches Record Container Throughput Milestone
EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) crossed the 1 million TEU mark in 2025, the highest in its 13-year history.
The milestone was achieved...
Major Tanker Operators Call for Amendments to IMO Net-Zero Plan
Leading tanker operators, including Frontline and Bahri, raised concerns over the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, urging amendments for fair and realistic decarbonization measures.
The...