MARAD Awards $8.75 Million to Boost U.S. Shipyards Amid Push for Maritime Dominance
The U.S. Maritime Administration has granted $8.75 million to 17 small shipyards across 12 states to strengthen maritime infrastructure.
This year’s funding marks the lowest level since 2016, despite previous years seeing over...
Beyond Narco-Submarines: Marshall Islands Details Diverse Drug Concealment Methods
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a warning regarding the escalating use of commercial vessels for illicit drug trafficking, particularly originating from South America. This surge in maritime and...
Decoding FuelEU Maritime: Essential Insights on Fuel Allocation, Methane Slip, and Thetis Reporting
The FuelEU Maritime regulation, which came into force on January 1, 2025, is a cornerstone of the European Union's "Fit for 55" package, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping drastically. As...
Dry Bulk Sector Sees Unexpected Gains Driven by Panamax Surge and Resilient Commodity Prices
The dry bulk market is currently experiencing an unexpected surge, particularly in the Panamax segment, defying earlier bearish outlooks for 2025. This momentum, while partly attributed to positional imbalances, also suggests underlying shifts in...
Dryad Global Warns of Russian Port Access Curbs and Evolving Threats in West Africa,...
Dryad Global's latest Maritime Intelligence Brief, as of July 22, 2025, highlights a dynamic and complex threat landscape across key global shipping routes, driven by geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities. The report offers critical...
South Carolina Ports Achieves 3% Container Growth and Record Rail Cargo
South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) closed out fiscal year 2025 with robust performance, demonstrating significant growth in both container volumes and vital rail cargo, solidifying its position as a key logistics hub in the...
Global Shipbuilding Sees Sharp Reversal In 2025 As Newbuilding Orders Collapse
After a strong surge in 2024, global shipbuilding activity has dramatically reversed course in 2025. According to Xclusiv Shipbrokers, the number of new dry bulk and tanker ship contracts has plummeted across all major...
Armed Robbery Incident In Chittagong And Ongoing Maritime Vigilance
Recently, an armed robbery incident occurred onboard an LPG tanker anchored at Chittagong ‘C’ Anchorage, Bangladesh. Fortunately, no crew members were harmed and no items were stolen.
The Bangladesh Coast Guard responded swiftly, apprehended the...
Low Utilization Of Excellent Shipper Certification System Raises Industry Concerns
The excellent shipper certification system, launched in 2020 to support domestic shipping companies, is showing disappointing results. Industry experts are now calling for policy reforms to improve its effectiveness and encourage greater participation.
Decline in...
SIPG Energy And Argus Partner To Advance Green Fuels At Shanghai Port
SIPG Energy and Argus signed an MoU on 18 July in Shanghai to collaborate on green fuels development and market intelligence. The partnership aims to strengthen the green marine fuel industry and enhance Shanghai...