Ningbo Zhoushan Port Achieves New Throughput Milestone Ahead Of Schedule

In September 2025, Ningbo Zhoushan Port reached its annual throughput milestone, moving the achievement forward by nearly two months compared with 2024. This progress...

Analysts Predict Further Gains as VLCC Spot Rates Approach 6 Figures

The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market is showing strong momentum, with spot rates surging close to the six-figure mark, prompting analysts to expect...

UK Consortium Unveils 3D-Printed Propeller in Maritime First

A world-leading consortium of industry and research leaders has announced a landmark project to develop the world’s first digitally enabled, additively manufactured propeller -...

Empty Containers Fill the Seas, Hitting 41% of Global Moves

A new analysis by Sea-Intelligence, a leading shipping analytics firm, shows rising inefficiency in global container transport, with empty containers now accounting for 41%...

Yang Ming Expands Green Fleet with LNG Vessels

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has approved the order of seven 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships from South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd, reports...

EPA Issues First-of-its-Kind Permit For Texas Offshore Deepwater Port

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a Clean Air Act permit for the proposed Texas GulfLink (TGL) deepwater port. The facility, located...

COSCO Shipping Ports Posts Throughput Growth in August

COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSPL) reported a 4.2% year-on-year rise in total container throughput in August 2025, excluding QPI and CTT, reports Container News. Terminals...

China’s Iron Ore Imports Strengthen as Rates Rise and Port Congestion...

C3 and C5 routes maintain strong support amid rising demand. Panamax spot rates firm on ECSA and US Gulf to Far East routes. ...

China MSA Issues Updated Navigation Safety Advisories

Increased vessel traffic raises collision and safety risks. Crews urged to strengthen collision prevention training. Ships are advised to plan voyages carefully during...

IMO Faces Pivotal Decision on Net-Zero Framework in October

Global Regulator Plays Key Role in Shipping’s Future. April Agreement Advances Zero-Emission Transition. Industry Momentum Builds on Alternative Fuels. In October, the International Maritime...