Tanker Markets Surge as Rates Hit New Highs — Is a Correction Coming?
Crude tanker stocks have experienced a strong rally throughout 2025, significantly outperforming broader equity benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000. According to Drewry’s analysis, the Drewry Crude Tanker Equity Index...
White House Hits Pause on Maritime Tariffs to Ease U.S.–China Strain
The White House has announced a one-year suspension of all responsive actions stemming from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, reports gCaptain.
The...
Singapore, Korea Launch Green and Digital Maritime Corridor
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (ROK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Singapore–ROK Green...
Lessons Learned: Injury After Fall from Vertical Ladder
Two crew members were performing routine engine room fire watch and thruster space rounds, checking oil pressure and temperature checks, when one of them was injured falling off a vertical ladder, reads an IMCA...
Port Houston Hits Record 3M TEUs Milestone
Port Houston surpassed the 3 million TEU milestone in September, handling 3.27 million TEUs year-to-date (YTD), the fastest pace in the port’s history. Total container volumes are up 5 per cent year-on-year, reads an...
[Watch] Squat Effect Onboard Ships
The ship squat effect, also known as the shallow water effect, is a hydrodynamic phenomenon in which a ship "sinks" deeper in the water as it moves through shallow water. This is caused by...
Dry Bulk Slowdown Weighs on Indian Ship Recycling Market
Slowdown Evident Across Indian Subcontinent Yards.
India’s Alang Records Arrivals Despite Lowest Prices.
Recycling Sector Faces Sluggish Fourth Quarter.
The Baltic Exchange’s Dry Index took a dip in October, highlighting a slowdown that's becoming...
Saudi Aramco’s LPG Price Cuts Reshape Asian Market Dynamics
Move Aims to Strengthen Competitiveness in the Asian Market.
Soft Demand and High Inventories Drive Price Reductions.
Narrower Price Gap Creates New Arbitrage Opportunities.
Saudi Aramco has cut its LPG contract prices for November...
Russian Tanker Seized in Egypt Over Unpaid Fees
Vessel Anchored at Port of Suez Amid Payment Dispute.
Crew Reports Fuel Shortages and Power Failure Risk.
Seafarers Unpaid for Over Three Months Appeal for Help.
Egyptian authorities have detained a Russian crude oil...
Sanctioned LNG Tanker Suspected of Location Spoofing to Evade Detection
Satellite Images Contradict Official Tracking Data.
Evidence Points to Possible Transfer of Restricted Cargo.
Vessel Engaged in Spoofing to Evade Detection.
A liquefied natural gas tanker tied to a sanctioned export operation is reportedly...