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
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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,...
Chimbusco Pan Nation Pioneers B30-MGO Supply, Advancing Sustainable Marine Fuels
Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN), a leading bunker supplier, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has completed the "first-ever delivery" of B30-Marine Gasoil (B30-MGO) in Hong Kong. This milestone marks a significant step for...
DMW Issues Stern Directive to Protect Filipino Seafarers, Citing Escalating Attacks
The Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a stern order to all licensed manning agencies (LMAs) to reroute vessels manned by Filipino crew to avoid high-risk zones, particularly the area around the...
Swire Shipping Introduces Innovative Carbon Insetting Program, Utilizing Second-Generation Biofuels
Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping has launched "Voyage to Zero," an innovative carbon-insetting program designed to help its freight customers achieve a reduction in their Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Voyage to Zero: A...