US Action Signals Shift in Dark Fleet Enforcement
Authorities are moving from monitoring dark fleet tankers to direct action
False flags and AIS manipulation are now triggering physical intervention
Enforcement focus is shifting from individual ships to wider networks
The seizure of...
Hapag-Lloyd & NCL to Power Vessels with e-fuels from 2027
Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line (NCL) have won the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance’s (ZEMBA) second tender to deploy hydrogen-derived e-fuels, enabling member companies to reduce emissions from ocean transport, reports Marine Insight.
Zero...
Panama Canal Delivers $2.965 bln Boost to National Development
The Panama Canal Administration (ACP) has transferred $2.965 billion to Panama’s National Treasury, marking one of the most significant fiscal contributions in the institution’s history, reports AJOT.
The funds derive from operational surpluses, transit tonnage...
American Club: Key Info on Upcoming Turkish Environmental Pollution Fines
American P&I Club provides information on the updated 2026 environmental pollution fines in Turkey, including regulations, fine adjustments, and practical recommendations for vessel operators to avoid penalties, reports Safety4sea.
According to the Club, a revised...
T&E: E-fuels Development Remains in a Vulnerable State
Europe’s e-fuels development for shipping remains in a fragile state of development, reports Safety4sea, citing Transport and Environment (T&E) analysis.
e-fuels development for shipping
In its 2025 update of the shipping e-fuels observatory, T&E examined 80...
Northwest Seaport Alliance Honors Leaders in Voyage Consistency
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced the winners of monetary awards in the first measurement period of its Voyage Consistency & On-Time Arrival Award Program. This two-period program, running through May of 2026,...
Lessons Learned: Seaman Falls from Quay Access Ladder
A crew member fell overboard during operations alongside, reports an IMCA Safety flash.
What happened?
The incident occurred while a crane was being used to unload a smaller waste container on the vessel to a larger...
Wan Hai Orders Six LNG Dual-Fuel-Ready Containerships
Wan Hai commits nearly $500 million to LNG-ready newbuilds.
Six 6,000-TEU containerships ordered at a Chinese yard.
Deliveries set through 2030 as fleet renewal continues.
Wan Hai Lines has inked deals for six LNG...
MPV Shipping Poised for Modest Growth Despite Trade Headwinds
Project cargo supports the MPV outlook in 2026.
General Cargo rates face sustained pressure.
Geopolitics and regulation reshape fleet dynamics.
The outlook for multipurpose (MPV) shipping in 2026 is looking cautiously optimistic, thanks to...
Container Freight Rates Extend Weekly Gains
WCI posts third straight weekly rise.
Transpacific rates rebound sharply.
Asia–Europe trade shows sustained strength.
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) saw a notable increase of 12%, reaching $2,182 for a 40ft container, marking...