Russia Crude Exports Face Growing Fleet Constraint
Sanctions accelerate retreat of Western-linked vessels.
Freight rates signal worsening tonnage availability.
Shadow fleet expansion is unlikely to fully close the gap.
Russia is...
IMO Reaffirms Maritime Security Push at Nairobi Meet
EU-Backed Maritime Projects Show Strong Results.
Drug Seizures and Arrests Highlight Operational Impact.
IMO Showcases Capacity Building Initiatives.
The International Maritime Organisation has once...
The Human Firewall: Securing the Crew, Safeguarding the Ship
The growing digitalisation of shipboard systems has elevated cyber risk to a core operational concern for shipowners and managers. As highlighted in the publication,...
ENEOS, NYK, ABS & SEACOR Begin U.S. Methanol Bunkering Study
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ENEOS Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. have launched a joint study to develop...
Containership Loses Suffers Major Cargo Loss Near Canary Islands
A Singapore-flagged containership reported a major cargo loss after encountering severe weather south of the Canary Islands off Maspalomas. The vessel lost approximately 45...
ABB, Siemens and IBM Accelerate the Shift Toward Smart Ports
The global smart port market is projected to rise from USD 2.23 billion in 2024 to USD 7.95 billion by 2030 at a CAGR...
Zodiac and Wuhu Seal Fresh Containership Orders in China
Zodiac Maritime has placed an order for six 9,000-TEU containerships with Jiangsu Hantong Heavy Industry. These vessels are intended to support Zodiac’s continued global...
[Watch] How a Ship Engine Works?
Explore the inner workings of a massive 2-stroke marine diesel engine powering cargo ships. This detailed 3D animation breaks down the combustion cycle, from...
Mediterranean Routes Lead as NCFI Posts Strong Weekly Gains
Container freight rates out of Ningbo continued their upward trajectory during the week ending 12 December 2025, with the Weekly Composite Index reflecting strong...
U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuela With New Wave of Sanctions
The United States has broadened its sanctions campaign against Venezuela by targeting additional individuals connected to the country’s leadership and vessels involved in transporting...

















