South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy in Talks to Buy US Shipyard
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring the acquisition of a U.S. shipyard to expand its naval presence, targeting $2.2 billion in annual revenue...
Ningbo Container Freight Rates Slide Across All Major Routes
Container freight rates out of Ningbo fell across all key trade routes in the week ending September 19, according to the latest Ningbo Containerised...
Knutsen Unveils Second Petrobras Vessel: ‘Eli Knutsen’
Knutsen Group held the naming ceremony for the Eli Knutsen at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries (Zhoushan), reports Port News.
The company said the vessel is...
Know Your Personality Mix – Part 2
You’ve seen how the gunas shape different personalities out in the world — now it’s time to turn inward. (Haven’t met the archetypes yet?...
US Ends Chabahar Waiver Putting India’s Strategic Port Investment at Risk
India’s $120 million port investment is at risk.
Waiver first granted in 2018 under IFCA.
Chabahar key to India’s access to Afghanistan and...
Carriers Slash Sailings as Freight Rates Slide to New Lows
Golden Week drives the majority of blank sailings.
Drewry index drops for 14th straight week.
US port fees to hit COSCO hardest from...
Valenciaport Traffic Growth Strengthens in August
Valenciaport handled nearly 493,500 containers in August 2025, an 8% increase compared to August 2024, with year-to-date traffic reaching 3.8 million TEUs (+4.75%).
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Grey Water Rules: Rising Compliance Challenge for Shipping
Grey water, though not covered under MARPOL Annex IV, is increasingly regulated by individual port states, leading to fines and detentions for non-compliance.
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Guidance for Conducting Effective Fire Drills Onboard
Fire drills are a mandatory requirement under SOLAS and a cornerstone of maritime safety, ensuring preparedness, compliance, and crew coordination.
Effective fire drills...
Indonesian Coal Exports Rebound as Freight Market Dynamics Shift
Indonesian coal shipments rebounded sharply in August, aided by policy changes and stronger regional demand.
Freight markets show mixed trends: Capesize rates remain...