[Watch] Bulkheads in Ships

Bulkheads in ships are upright walls within the hull of a ship with the purpose to increase the structural rigidity of the vessel and dividing functional areas into the cargo hold, accommodation, etc. They create...

U.S.–China Truce Revives Soybean Trade and Lifts Shipping Sentiment

Agriculture benefits as China returns to the U.S. soybean market after months-long halt. Shipments to resume immediately, easing pressure on American farmers. Soybean trade revival boosts tonne-mile demand for Panamax bulkers. According to Xclusiv...

Global Dry Bulk Fleet Grows as Deliveries Outpace Demolition in 2025

Fleet growth continues as newbuild deliveries outpace demolitions Supramax, Handysize, and Panamax segments dominate global fleet composition Demolition remains critically low at just 0.3% of global fleet. As we look at the first nine...

Grounded Bulk Carrier Refloated Safely Near Dung Quat Port

Vessel carrying 174,790 tonnes of iron ore loses control while waiting to berth. Anchor drag in heavy weather led to loss of control and grounding. Rescue teams deploy three tugboats to refloat the...

Matson Paid $6.4 Million in China Port Fees Since Levies Began in October

U.S. and China agree to suspend reciprocal port levies for 12 months. Matson awaits refund and implementation guidelines from the authorities. Trade fees initially aimed to boost U.S. shipbuilding and curb China’s influence. U.S....

Global Ports Set Sail for Sustainability with $1 Billion Green Loan Initiative

C40 Cities, a worldwide network of major cities’ mayors working to tackle the climate crisis and halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, has unpacked a global port sustainability-linked loan (SLL) initiative. C40, IFC &...

China’s Push for Green Bunkering Faces Delays as High Costs Keep Biobunker Market Behind...

China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed support for the blending of domestically produced biodiesel with marine fuel oil within Chinese comprehensive bonded zones, as part of an announcement aimed at expanding green trade. However,...

Suez Canal Traffic Rebounds as 229 Vessels Resume Transit in October

229 Ships Resume Transit in October After Regional Tensions Ease. SCA Meets 20 Shipping Lines to Discuss Red Sea Developments. Canal Traffic Rises with 4,405 Vessels from July to October 2025. Admiral Ossama Rabiee,...

IRS Leads the Way in Maritime Innovation and Trade Collaboration at India Maritime Week...

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) took centre stage at India Maritime Week 2025, reinforcing its position as a key technical enabler within the maritime ecosystem. Through strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and...

Wallem Group Celebrates 100 Years in Hong Kong – A Century of Maritime Excellence

The Wallem Group has reached a historic milestone, celebrating a century since establishing its headquarters in Hong Kong. This centenary marks not just a corporate achievement but a testament to the company’s resilience, innovation,...