California Governor Newsom Vetoes Port Emissions Bill Over Fiscal Concerns

California Governor Rejects Port Emissions Bill Citing Budget Strain. Newsom Blocks SB 34, Warns of $100 Million Annual Spending Burden. Governor Cites Fiscal...

China Diverts Oil Tankers After U.S. Sanctions Hit Major Shandong Port

U.S. Sanctions on Rizhao Terminal Disrupt Sinopec’s Oil Imports. Crude Tankers Rerouted to Zhoushan as Lanshan Port Faces Sanctions. Sinopec Diverts Oil Cargoes...

Drewry Indexes Show Diverging Trends Across Global Shipping Markets

Port equities led the market, with the Drewry Port Equity Index rising 1.6% WoW and maintaining a strong 15.4% YTD gain, outperforming the...

UK Expands Sanctions to Disrupt Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Exports

The UK has sanctioned China’s Beihai LNG terminal, intensifying pressure on Russian LNG exports. A total of 90 new sanctions target Russian oil...

Seafarer Health Reimagined — The Role of Smart Monitoring and Tele-Medicine

The American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) highlights how CDV Health is redefining maritime healthcare through technology designed to support seafarers’ well-being, both onshore and...

China’s Port Fee Shock Sends Tanker Costs Surging and Markets Scrambling

gCaptain reports that China’s newly imposed port fee regime is triggering significant cost shocks for oil tanker operations, prompting strategic pivoting across global shipping...

MPCC Secures $66 Million Order for Fuel-Efficient Containerships

MPCC has ordered two 1,600 TEU eco-efficient container vessels from China’s Fujian Mawei Shipyard, with delivery expected in late 2027. The $66 million...

American Club Issues Advisory on Underwater Damage Incidents

Increased incidents of damage to underwater pipelines and cables reported in Turkish waters. Even suspected damage can trigger costly inspections, fines, and vessel...

Maritime Industry Bets Big on AI, Sustainability, and Efficiency, Says SMM...

The SMM Maritime Industry Report 2025 indicates rising optimism, with a Maritime Industry Score of 50.5 points reflecting strong investment confidence. Shipyards and...

USTR Clarification Leaves Ambiguity Over Tanker Fee Exemptions

The USTR’s latest clarification has created uncertainty over whether the 55,000 or 80,000 DWT limit applies to Chinese-built tankers. CBP documentation distinguishes between...