In an ABS insightful video, industry experts delve into the growing demand for methanol as a cleaner marine fuel, exploring both the drivers behind its adoption and the challenges of green methanol production. They...

Transpacific container shipping rates have fallen sharply as the anticipated peak season appears to have ended earlier than expected. After surging in mid-June due to increased demand and front-loading ahead of potential tariffs, rates...

Fujairah’s low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) ex‑wharf premiums have remained largely stable in July, while downstream margins continue to feel the squeeze. This reflects a delicate balance between tightening supply fundamentals and competitive pressure in...

FMC probes global flag registries and chokepoints over unfair shipping practices. Concerns rise over safety, labor, and environmental standards under “flags of convenience.” Public input sought to guide potential enforcement and policy reforms. The...

MOL Expands Chemical Logistics with LBC Acquisition. LBC Deal Adds Tank Storage to MOL’s Portfolio. MOL Targets Energy Transition with LBC Integration. On June 30, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) shared some exciting news:...

$1.5 Trillion Needed for Shipping’s Green Shift Call to Scale Green Fuels Beyond Pilot Stage Coalition Pushes EU to Bridge Funding Gaps With the EU and IMO regulatory frameworks changing and Denmark taking the...

Maritime Charges Filed After Deadly Vessel Crash. Navigational Failures Blamed in Sea Collision Death. Lookout and Officer Charged After Maritime Incident. Two crew members have been charged under Singapore’s Merchant Shipping Act following a...

Tariffs Down from 54% Peak After Trump’s April Freeze. July 9 Deadline Drives Global Rush to Avoid Tariff Hike. Maersk Reports Strong Container Demand Amid Uncertainty. Maersk, the Danish shipping powerhouse, has revealed that...

Iran and Russia Expand Sanctions-Busting Fleet. Shadow Ships Use GPS Spoofing and Fake Papers. Experts Warn of Impending Maritime Disaster. The shadow fleet—a collection of tanker ships operated by countries under sanctions, like Iran...

An incident reported by IMCA involved a worker sustaining a back injury during confined space operations on board a vessel. The incident highlights access and egress challenges related to structural design during maintenance tasks. What...