Maersk Keeps Trans-Pacific Routes Amid Trade Uncertainty
Maersk has maintained all its trans-Pacific sailings despite trade war disruptions, using smaller vessels to match shifting demand.
Hapag-Lloyd reports a 30% drop in China-to-U.S. shipments due to customer cancellations amid tariff uncertainty.
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LNG Shipping Sector Shows Modest Gains Amid Tariff-Driven Trade Realignment
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) posted a moderate gain of 2.29%, signaling cautious optimism in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping sector. Although the broader S&P 500 outpaced the UPI with a...
ReCAAP ISC Reports Two Armed Robbery Incidents In The Singapore Strait
Over the past week, two incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported to the ReCAAP ISC in the Singapore Strait, specifically off Pulau Cula, Indonesia. Both incidents occurred while bulk carriers were underway,...
Tankers Queue at La Salina Port Ahead of U.S. License Expiry
As the U.S. license expiration deadline approaches on May 27, 2025, oil tankers are queuing at Venezuela’s aging La Salina terminal in the western region to load crude and depart before sanctions tighten, reports...
US Sanctions Target Deliveries of Oil and Gas to Houthis
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against three vessels and their owners for delivering petroleum products to Houthi-controlled ports after the expiration of a...
Trump to Soften Blow of Automotive Tariffs
Trump administration touts deal to aid US auto manufacturers.
Duties to be cut on foreign parts, but not those from China.
Auto makers would receive credits for the value of vehicles assembled in...
Europe’s Supply Chain Jolted by Antwerp-Bruges Port Disruption
On April 29, 2025, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges experienced significant operational disruptions due to a nationwide strike in Belgium. The strike severely impacted vessel traffic at both the Antwerp and Zeebrugge terminals, reports Container...
IMO Launches Global Campaign to Improve Domestic Ferry Safety
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is conducting a campaign through April 30, 2025, to disseminate proven best practices in domestic ferry safety.
This initiative emphasizes innovative safety measures and technological advancements to enhance...
ILO Report Highlights Role of AI And Digitalization In Transforming Workplace Safety
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new report titled “Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work.”The report explores how AI, automation, robotics, and digital tools are reshaping...
Lessons Learned: Steam Release Fatality
The Bahamas Maritime Authority reports an incident where the furnace exhaust drainpipe of a tanker was blocked with carbon deposits, and there was subsequent release of steam and hot water.
What happened
On the afternoon...