CO₂ Shipping: Don’t Miss the Boat

CCS is central to the UK’s decarbonisation plan, but shipping must complement pipelines to expand access, lower costs, and create jobs. Cross-border CO₂...

Dry Bulk Market Resilient in Q3 2025 Amid Strong Commodity Flows

The dry bulk market showed resilience in Q3 2025, supported by strong commodity flows and firm demand across vessel segments. Capesize vessels led...

Dutch Bio-LNG Terminal Route Preservation Urged by Organizations

Stakeholders urge the Dutch Ministry to safeguard the bio-LNG terminal route as it ensures scalable, cost-effective, and verifiable delivery of green fuels. Blocking...

Transit Reservation System Shifts from 12-Month to Six-Month Cycles

The Panama Canal Authority has announced a significant overhaul of its long-term transit reservation system, now dubbed LoTSA 2.0, to provide enhanced flexibility, certainty,...

China Vows to Deepen Energy Ties Despite US Tariffs

Despite intense US pressure on key buyers, Russia’s seaborne crude exports have been maintained at a 16-month high, driven by Asian demand and the...

Russian Arctic LNG Delivered to China Terminal

The delivery of a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a sanctioned Russian energy project to a Chinese terminal underscores the continuing circumvention...

Cargo Engine Failure Halts Traffic in Istanbul Strait

A general cargo ship en route from Russia experienced engine failure in the Bosphorus Strait, a critical maritime passage, necessitating an emergency response that...

Chinese Import Recovery Boosts Capesize Segment

The near-term outlook for dry bulk spot rates warrants caution due to a persistent historical pattern of weakness in October, although the long-term view...

Large Fleets Drive Advanced ESG Implementation

The findings of Wave 1 of the METAVASEA survey, conducted by HELMEPA, indicate that the Eastern Mediterranean maritime sector is demonstrating growing awareness and...

Freight Rates Slide as Charter Costs Soar and Capacity Cuts Stall

Freight Rates Continue Freefall Despite Port Congestion. US Tariffs Add Pressure on Container Volumes. Operating Margins Slip Below Breakeven on Key Routes. Extreme weather...