The number of bans in 2024 remained stable at 15, continuing a downward trend compared to pre-COVID years. Detention rates have risen to 4.03% in 2024, up from 3.81% in 2023, maintaining a...

Key European ports like Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg are experiencing severe congestion, with container delays lasting up to a week. The crisis is driven by Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policy changes, a breakdown...

A crude oil tanker suffered a serious explosion while transiting the central Mediterranean near Libya, prompting maritime security alerts and fueling concerns over an ongoing pattern of attacks on vessels with prior links to...

AAL held the naming and delivery ceremony for AAL Dammam, the latest addition to its next-gen Super B-Class fleet, at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in China. The vessel immediately began its maiden voyage carrying offshore...

China’s shipbuilding sector is poised for a major transformation. On July 4, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will convene to review a landmark merger between China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation...

In a meaningful step toward enhancing human sustainability in the maritime industry, the Global Maritime Forum has welcomed Circle Digital Ventures as its newest Associate Partner. The collaboration highlights a shared commitment to placing seafarers...

In a bold move to reclaim Japan’s standing in the global shipbuilding industry, Imabari Shipbuilding, the nation’s largest shipbuilder, has announced plans to increase its stake in Japan Marine United (JMU) from 30% to...

The container shipping industry has been no stranger to disruption—and 2025 is proving to be no different. With trade policies under a second Trump administration and growing geopolitical uncertainty, the global logistics landscape remains...

Merchant vessels navigating the tense waters near the Strait of Hormuz have begun broadcasting unconventional radio messages in a bid to prevent attacks amid heightened regional tensions, reports Reuters. The messages, relayed over maritime VHF...

Oil prices rebound above $85/bbl amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Demand outlook remains fragile, with uneven economic recovery in China and persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties. Market...