India Transitions from Iron Ore Exporter to Importer, Driven by Evolving Steel Production Methods
In the first half of 2025, India's iron ore trade patterns underwent a significant shift, driven by robust domestic steel demand and a change in the country's steel production methods. This shift has led...
Japan’s Decarbonization Push: All-Electric Tugboat Marks Major Step in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
In a significant step toward maritime decarbonization, Tokyo Kisen and Marindows have launched what is being called Japan's "first" project to develop a pure battery-powered electric tugboat. This project aligns with Japan's Carbon Neutral...
The Split-Second Gap: How Vedanta Helps Us Rewire Our Reactions and Redefine Ourselves
The Two Seconds That Changed Arjun’s Life
The Trigger
It’s Friday evening. Arjun walks into the office pantry, still nursing a headache from back-to-back meetings. His colleague Meera makes a casual remark:
Meera: “Hey… did you send...
Hapag-Lloyd Reports Strong Transport Volume Growth Amid Market Volatility
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first half of 2025 with solid operational results, driven by an 11% rise in transport volumes despite geopolitical uncertainty, volatile freight rates, and operational challenges.
While revenues increased, earnings declined slightly due...
Canada Marks 15 Years Of National Shipbuilding Strategy
The Government of Canada has celebrated the 15th anniversary of its National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, highlighting the program’s role in revitalizing Canada’s marine sector, creating thousands of jobs, and strengthening...
China To Receive Rare Gasoil Cargo From India Amid Market Caution
China is set to receive a 65,000-metric-ton gasoil shipment from India its first such import from the country in over five years. The move comes as global buyers tread cautiously following newly announced EU...
Detained Liberian-Flagged Oil Tanker Released By Iraqi Authorities
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker detained by Iraq’s navy last week has been released and is now heading toward the United Arab Emirates. The release followed a court ruling confirming that the vessel had committed...
MSC Names And Takes Delivery Of Two 11,500 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Container
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) held a naming ceremony at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard for its third and fourth 11,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships—the MSC EDNA and MSC ADELE. Classed by DNV, these modern...
Port Of Los Angeles Sets All-Time Monthly Cargo Record
Recently, the Port of Los Angeles achieved the busiest month in its 117-year history, processing 1,019,837 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs)—an 8.5% increase compared to July 2024. The surge was fueled by retailers and manufacturers...
[Watch] How Ships Survive the Perfect Storm
Have you ever wondered how ships manage to survive the most ferocious storms at sea In this video, we dive into the fascinating strategies, technologies, and seamanship techniques that keep vessels and their crews...