Saudi Arabia Takes Major Leap in Cruise Tourism, Introducing Landmark Regulations

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has recently unveiled the Kingdom's first comprehensive regulatory framework governing cruise ship operations. This landmark move signifies a major step in Saudi Arabia's ambitious efforts to establish itself...

SAAM’s Trapananda, Latin America’s First Electric Tug, Revolutionizes Maritime Sustainability

SAAM, a leading multinational port and logistics company, has marked a significant achievement in maritime sustainability with the christening of the Trapananda, the first electric tugboat in Latin America. This event represents a monumental...

VARD TO Build Next-Generation Research Vessel For Inkfish in €200 Million Deal

VARD signs contract with Inkfish to build RV6000, one of the world’s most advanced research vessels. Vessel will support global ocean exploration with cutting-edge equipment and deep-sea capabilities. Delivery expected by Q2 2028 VARD-Inkfish Collaboration...

AD Ports Group And Critical Minerals Forum Partner To Strengthen Global Mineral Supply

AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the resilience, transparency, and diversification of global critical mineral supply...

Crowley Launches LNG Ship Tiscapa To Boost U.S.-Caribbean Trade

Crowley’s latest LNG-powered vessel, Tiscapa, has officially entered commercial service, offering faster, more environmentally friendly ocean cargo transport between the United States, the Caribbean, and Central America. As the newest member of the Avance Class...

From Policy To Practice IMO’s Vision For Maritime Excellence In 2026–2027

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has chosen "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence" as the theme for World Maritime Day 2026 and 2027, marking a significant step in reinforcing the implementation of global...

Panama Canal Restores Full Operations Amid Sustainability Push And Infrastructure Plans

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially restored full operational capacity, maintaining a 50-foot draft through the 2025 dry season — a key recovery milestone after drought-induced restrictions disrupted global shipping in 2023 and...

Transpacific Container Shipping Volatility Follows US Tariff Pause On China

A turbulent sequence of tariff policy changes by the U.S. has triggered significant volatility in Transpacific container shipping, particularly on routes from Asia to North America. A sudden 90-day pause on steep China tariffs announced...

Global Container Fleet Nears Full Capacity Amidst Geopolitical Strains

As of late June 2025, only 65 container vessels, representing 0.5% of the global fleet, were commercially idle. The majority of idle vessels were smaller units: 45% under 1,000 TEU and 37% between...

Red Sea on Edge: Shipping Under Siege Amid Rising Attacks

Multiple attacks have sunk two bulk carriers in the Red Sea within a week, causing casualties and kidnappings. Smaller container ships are increasingly transiting the Suez Canal, while larger vessels continue to avoid...