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...
Maersk Diverts Two US-Flagged Vessels from China
China's "Special Port Fee" on US-flagged, owned, or operated vessels, which took effect on October 14, is a direct retaliation for the US Trade...
Global Maritime Piracy and Armed Robbery Hits Highest Level Since 2021
The report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) details the global trend in maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents for the first nine months...
UK Sanctions Russia’s Top Oil Firms and Global Trade Facilitators
The United Kingdom has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia's energy sector and the entities supporting its global oil trade, with the...
Second Fatal Incident on Same Crude Palm Oil Tanker Prompts Investigation
A fire and powerful explosion on a crude palm oil tanker at an Indonesian shipyard resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people...
Cargo Vessel Successfully Exits Northwest Passage After Running Aground
The Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg recently completed its exit from the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic, approximately six weeks after running aground.
The Refloating...
Geopolitical Tensions Soften Capesize Market Despite Solid Pacific Activity
The Capesize and Panamax markets faced significant sentiment-driven shifts during the week, largely influenced by rising geopolitical tensions, while the Supramax and Handysize segments...
Dual-Fuel Ship Orders Slow as Carriers Reassess Alternative Fuel Strategies in...
Alphaliner reports that the momentum behind dual-fuel ship orders has begun to plateau in the first ten months of 2025. Despite strong efforts by...
Tanker Markets Struggle For Balance Amid Regional Strength And Rate Volatility
The global tanker market continues to witness contrasting dynamics across vessel segments as regional trends and supply-demand balances shape market movements. While the VLCC...
Peninsula And University Of Gibraltar Launch Cutting-Edge Maritime Simulation Suite
Building on their earlier collaboration, Peninsula and the University of Gibraltar have taken a major step forward in maritime education through the launch of...




















