Asia Records Zero Piracy Incidents In Mid-August
Between 12–18 August 2025, no incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia, according to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP...
Container Shipping Costs From South Korea To U.S. Decline
Container shipping costs from South Korea to the United States fell in July, driven by reduced trade volumes linked to U.S. tariff policies, according to the Korea Customs Service. While rates to the U.S....
Port Authority Of NSW Achieves Dual Sustainability Milestones
The Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has set a new benchmark for maritime sustainability by becoming the first Australian port certified by Green Marine. In addition, it has reached Silver Partner status...
Methanol and Ammonia Gain Ground as Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels
Methanol and Ammonia Move from Theory to Practice in Shipping Fuels.
Report Finds Fuels ‘Ready’ but Warns of Supply Chain Gaps.
Global Maritime Forum Calls for Policy and Industry Action.
Both ammonia and methanol...
Dryad Global Warns of Escalating Threats Across Key Shipping Lanes
Israeli naval strike targets Houthi infrastructure as 10–12% of global trade at risk.
Shipping faces 3–7% fuel cost increases and a 12–15% rise in war risk premiums.
NATO expands patrols in the North...
Marine Insurers Face Scrutiny on Modern Slavery Risks
28 million people are affected by modern slavery, says Lars Lange.
High-risk sectors include fishing, shipping, garment production, and seafaring.
Lawsuits and new regulations increase accountability for companies and financiers.
Marine insurers are being...
COSCO Shipping Ports Reports 5.6% Year-to-Date Growth in Container Throughput
COSCO Shipping Ports Limited reported a 3.9% year-on-year rise in July throughput, excluding QPI and CTT. Year-to-date volumes climbed 5.6% to 66.7 million TEU.
China’s Bohai Rim and Southwest Coast regions recorded 4.5%...
MOL and ITOCHU Plan Ammonia Bunkering Trials in Singapore
First ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering demonstration planned in Singapore in 2027.
IMO framework pushes the adoption of low-GHG fuels and zero-emission vessels.
Ammonia bunkering vessels highlighted as critical last-mile fuel supply link.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,...
LNG Shipping Stocks Show Limited Movement with Seasonal Support Ahead
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) closed nearly flat at 168.11, holding just below long-term resistance as trading volumes eased.
ADNOC LS led the gains with a 9.3% rise, while Japan’s “K”...
Bulk Carrier Blast Prompts Coast Guard Safety Zone in Patapsco River
A coal-carrying bulk carrier reported an explosion in the Patapsco River near the Francis Scott Key Bridge site.
All 23 crew members and two pilots were safe, though the vessel showed fire and...