A New Gateway to Europe: Małaszewicze Terminal Transforms Eurasian Trade
In an effort to enhance East-West freight flows, a new, state-of-the-art intermodal terminal is being developed in Małaszewicze, Poland. The project is being delivered under a "design and build" model, with construction expected to...
Valenciaport’s Traffic Surges in July, Capping a Strong First Half of 2025
In July, Valenciaport reported a positive trend in its container traffic, maintaining a pattern of growth seen in recent months. The port authority handled a total of 492,874 TEUs in July, and 3.26 million...
Strategic Investments Drive Port of Salalah’s Success as a Regional Hub
The Port of Salalah in Oman has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, showing significant growth in both its container and general cargo terminals.
Operational and Financial Highlights
The port's Container Terminal...
Navigating Digitalization: A Solution to Seafarer Fatigue and Paperwork
In a statement, Fabian Fussek, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kaiko Systems, highlighted the shipping industry's dependence on outdated, paper-based compliance methods. He warns that this reliance places a significant burden on crew members...
Oil Prices Fall As EU–US Talks Loom Ship Recycling Markets
Global oil and shipping markets remain under pressure as geopolitical negotiations, falling crude prices, and challenges in ship recycling weigh on trade sentiment. While oil prices dipped last week, the Baltic Exchange’s Dry Index...
Gibraltar Bunker Calls Show Mixed Trends In 2025
The Port of Gibraltar has reported fluctuations in bunker calls and vessel traffic this year, with a slight dip recorded in August but stronger activity in ship-to-ship (STS) transfers. The latest government figures highlight...
Interim Guidelines On The Carriage Of Biofuel Blends
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued Interim Guidelines (MEPC.1/Circ.917) to regulate the carriage of biofuel blends in ships. While these guidelines are not mandatory, they provide an important framework for flag Administrations and...
SCI Inducts VLGC SAHYADRI Into Fleet, Strengthening India’s LPG Shipping
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has marked a milestone on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day by inducting a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), SAHYADRI, into its fleet.
This strategic move is...
Northern Sea Route Opens For 2025 As Chinese Vessel Docks
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) officially launched its 2025 summer navigation season with the arrival of the Chinese container vessel Newnew Polar Bear at the Russian Arctic port of Arkhangelsk. Operated by NewNew Shipping,...
Chinese Shipowners Cut Newbuilding Orders By Nearly 50%
Chinese shipowners have scaled back their newbuilding activity significantly in 2025, reducing orders by almost half compared to last year. Despite the slowdown, China remains the world’s largest ordering nation, reflecting both its dominant...