T&E Pushes for Overhaul of EU ETS to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonisation

EU ETS and IMO Framework Must Work Together, Says T&E. T&E Urges Inclusion of Smaller Ships in EU ETS. Ferry Route Exemptions Should End by 2028, Report Recommends. Transport & Environment (T&E) has just...

GMS Reports Market Turmoil Driven by Tariffs

Trump’s tariff deadline passes with no response, triggering market volatility. Ship recycling sector sees rising steel prices but sluggish vessel supply. New regulatory hurdles and market uncertainty weigh on global recycling yards According to...

LNG Shipping Stocks Steady as Market Awaits Seasonal Breakout

LNG shipping stocks remain steady amid low holiday trading. European spot rates rise while Asian rates decline Market holds firm as investors await next breakout move In Week 28 of 2025, the UP World...

Global Trade at Risk as Key Shipping Routes Face Mounting Threats

Global chokepoints under pressure as shipping routes face geopolitical, climate, and capacity threats. Strait of Hormuz, Suez, and Panama Canals highlight vulnerabilities. Nations seek Arctic routes and new corridors as shipping shifts reshape...

Why Europe’s Biggest Port is Preparing for War with Russia — and What it...

Rotterdam preps for wartime logistics amid rising NATO-Russia tension. Port of Rotterdam and Antwerp coordinate military cargo handling and resilience planning. EU eyes strategic reserves to secure critical materials in volatile global landscape As...

US Port Operators Seek To Mitigate Hefty Expected Tariffs on China-built Port Cranes

Trump administration signals it wants to stop purchases of China-made port cranes. Industry group executive sees 100% tariffs as "the floor". Trump tariff push comes after Biden imposed 25% levies on China cranes. U.S....

Stena Bulk Begins Reflagging Suezmax Tankers Under Swedish Registry

Stena Bulk is set to reflag five Suezmax tankers under the Swedish flag, starting with Stena Sunrise in July 2025. The initiative marks a significant step in enhancing Sweden’s maritime readiness and strategic...

India Must Strengthen Shipping Ecosystem to Cut Export Costs and Risks

India’s limited shipping and air cargo control increases vulnerability during global crises. High logistics costs during disruptions, like COVID-19 or Red Sea events, strain exporters. Relying on foreign transit hubs adds time and...

Panama Bunker Sales Jump Nearly 20% in First Half of 2025

Panama recorded a 19.8% year-on-year increase in bunker sales during H1 2025, totaling over 2.73 million metric tonnes. Very low sulphur fuel oil accounted for 62% of sales, with a 20.5% rise from...

Lessons Learned: Instability During Hoist Adjustment Results in Cargo Collision

An incident occurred during a backloading operation involving two vessels. The event resulted in cargo becoming stuck after a collision on the receiving vessel’s deck. This summary outlines the sequence of events, contributing factors,...