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Dry Bulk Trade Runs Aground as Texas Flooding Hits Key Ports

Severe flooding in Texas has disrupted inland operations of major dry bulk ports in the state, delaying shipments and has the potential to create vessel backlogs. The resulting supply chain congestion would tighten vessel...

DNV: Key IMO Safety Developments

The IMO is advancing efforts to modernize global maritime safety regulations by introducing new rules aimed at improving standards to support emerging technologies and fuels, according to DNV. Kathrine Ilje Nerland, Senior Principal Engineer, DNV,...

Singapore Bunker Sales Slip as Green Fuels Surge & Trade Tensions Weigh

Singapore's total bunker sales declined slightly to 26.98 million tonnes in the first half of 2025. Sales of conventional fuels dropped nearly 3%, while alternative fuels saw a sharp increase. Shipping activity slowed...

Insurance Uncertainty Clouds Shadow Fleet Operations

Over 80% of sanctioned vessels operate without verified insurance, raising safety and environmental alarms. European states are stepping up inspections, but forged documents hinder enforcement efforts. Shadow fleet vessels rely on aging ships,...

Can Japan and South Korea Break China’s Grip on Global Shipbuilding?

China’s shipbuilding industry faces growing scrutiny from the U.S. and its allies over alleged unfair subsidies. South Korea and Japan are boosting domestic shipyard support and forging closer ties with Western partners. Experts...

LNG Flows Pivot to Singapore as Asia’s Heatwave Fuels Demand Surge

An LNG cargo tanker from Qatar has been redirected from Europe to Asia, where intense summer heat is driving a surge in demand, reports gCaptain. LNG Cargo Shifts From EU To Singapore The Al Bidda...

MAN Nuremberg Celebrates 184 Years with Innovation, Investment, and Family Day

CEO Hails Start of Battery and New Diesel Engine Production. €500 Million Investment Secures Future of Historic MAN Plant. Ferris Wheel and Festivities Delight 9,000 Guests. On July 12, 2025, the historic MAN plant...

ITOCHU Signs Deal to Build Japan’s First Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

Vessel Construction Backed by METI’s Global South Project. World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Set for 2027 Delivery in Singapore. ITOCHU Plans Offshore Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering Operations. Japanese trading powerhouse ITOCHU Corporation has inked deals...

Bahamas Warns Ships of Russia-Related Sanctions and Legal Risks

Vessels Linked to Russian Trade May Face Deregistration. Shipowners Urged to Conduct Due Diligence Before Entering Russian Ports. Seafarers with Expired Certificates Advised to Contact BMA. The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has put out...

China Charts Greener, Smarter Course for Maritime Future

Nation Aims to Transform Ports and Shipping with Clean Energy. Milestone Voyages Highlight China’s Progress in Low-Carbon Vessels. Digital Push: AI, 5G, and Automation Reshape Chinese Ports. In celebration of the 20th National Maritime...