Global Markets Tumble as Beijing Imposes New Ban on U.S. Shipping
Fortune reports that global stock markets faced a broad selloff after China imposed restrictions targeting U.S.-linked shipping firms, intensifying concerns over trade tensions and their potential impact on maritime operations. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott...
Asia Seaborne Routes Clear, Threat Level Low
Ships Advised to Stay Vigilant in Key Areas.
No Crew Abductions in Sulu-Celebes Seas for Fifth Year.
Threat Level Downgraded to LOW by Philippine Coast Guard.
Over the past week, from October 8 to...
Is COVID Back? The Truth Behind Asia’s Mystery Flu Outbreak
Flu cases surge across Asia, raising alarm over an unusually early and intense outbreak.
Experts confirm it’s not a COVID resurgence, but evolving flu strains and shifting weather patterns may be driving infections.
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Russia Crude Exports Reach 28-Month High
Rising Production and Ukrainian Strikes Push More Crude to Exports.
35 Tankers Load 27.2 Million Barrels in Latest Week.
Export Value Hits One-Year High at $1.49 Billion Weekly.
In the last four weeks, Russia's...
Baltic Cable Damage Ruled Accidental After Swedish Investigation
Investigation Finds Weather and Technical Failures Behind Incident.
Anchor Malfunction During Storm Caused Cable Break.
Prosecutors Confirm No Deliberate Act Involved.
Swedish prosecutors have wrapped up their investigation into the damage of a communication...
China’s First Arctic Voyage Speeds Up Europe Trade
Arctic Route Halves Transit Time Between China and Europe.
4,000 Containers Delivered to Multiple European Ports.
Shorter Route Reduces Emissions and Protects Sensitive Cargo.
A Chinese container ship has made history by completing its...
ULCS Fleet Surges Past Neo-Sub-Panamax as Market Shift Accelerates
ULCS Capacity Set to Exceed 8.3 Mteu by End of 2025.
Over 0.9 Mteu Added to ULCS Fleet So Far This Year.
ULCS Fleet Reaches 432 Vessels with 8 Mteu Capacity.
Alphaliner's prediction from...
Lessons Learned: Fatality During Deck Grab Maintenance Operations
This report summarizes a marine occupational fatality investigated by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator. The incident occurred on board a bulk carrier during cargo handling and maintenance operations at Rio Tuba...
Biofuels and LNG Lead the Way in Maritime Decarbonization
Biofuels and LNG are set to remain the most economical alternative marine fuels well into the 2030s.
Diversifying biofuel feedstocks beyond Ucome is critical to meet growing demand and regulatory targets.
HVO and...
U.S. and China Tariffs Alter the Dynamics of Global Maritime Trade Routes
China and the U.S. have imposed reciprocal port tariffs, escalating maritime tensions and reshaping global trade routes.
China’s new fee targets vessels with U.S. ownership or links, adding costs and prompting charterers to...