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Pacific Basin Restructures Fleet to Bypass Rising U.S. and China Port Fees

Pacific Basin has announced that it will shift up to half of its dry-bulk fleet to Singapore and restructure key leadership functions in order to reduce exposure to new port fees being introduced by...

China’s Shipbuilding Sector Maintains Top Global Position

Global Times reports that during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), its shipbuilding industry solidified its dominance in global markets — now accounting for over 60 % of new global ship orders and nearly...

USTR Fees Deepen US–China Trade Strain as Carriers Hold Rates Steady

Carriers Vow Not to Pass New Costs to Shippers. Tariffs Add Hundreds per TEU to Operational Expenses. European Labour Unrest and Capacity Cuts Pressure Supply Chains. Fresh port fees introduced by the United States...

Timber Cargo Vessel Refloated After Grounding Near Norway–Sweden Border

Dense Fog Blamed for Grounding at Norway–Sweden Border. No Injuries or Oil Spills Reported During Incident. Coast Guard and Tugboats Lead Overnight Rescue Effort. A cargo ship loaded with timber ran aground near the...

Bahri Renews 10-year Contract with S-Oil for Crude Transport

Saudi Arabian shipping giant Bahri has renewed its long-term contract of affreightment (COA) with South Korean refiner S-Oil, extending a partnership that has been in place for two decades, reports Trade Arabia. Bahri seals 10-year...

Middle East Route Drives Weekly Surge in Ningbo Freight Index

The weekly composite index from the Ningbo Shipping Exchange, which covers rates for 20ft, 40ft, and Hi-Cube containers, revealed a mixed performance across key trade routes in the week ending October 17, 2025. Route 17-10-2025 10-10-2025 Weekly change...

The Divine OS: Millennial’s Guide to Gods as Cognitive Tech

A modern coworking space.  Leo (a 28-year-old tech product manager) is staring at his laptop, stressed. His friend Maya (a 26-year-old UX designer and yoga practitioner) sits down with her chai. Leo: (Rubs his temples) I...

Dry Bulk Shipping Faces Volatility Amid U.S. Tariffs, BRICS Divide, and Red Sea Disruptions

BRS Shipbrokers reports that the third quarter of 2025 underscored one defining truth for global dry bulk markets — change remains the only constant. With trade barriers tightening, shipping routes shifting, and market volatility...

Fujairah Bunker Market Shows Three-Month Dip, Signaling Shifting Maritime Fuel Trends

S&P Global reports that ship fuel sales at Fujairah — one of the world’s major bunkering hubs — fell to a three-month low in September 2025, highlighting shifts in demand patterns in the maritime...

Q3 2025 Maritime Disruptions: Windward’s Top Seven Trends Shaping Global Shipping

Windward reports that Q3 2025 saw unprecedented disruptions across global shipping, driven by escalating sanctions regimes, deceptive vessel practices, and rising risks in navigation and registry. According to their data, the maritime sector now...