Customs in Belgium Seize Foreign Vessel in Major Cocaine Operation
Belgian authorities detained a foreign-flagged vessel in Zeebrugge after discovering several hundred kilos of cocaine onboard.
The ship had previously anchored off Ostend for three days after arriving from Brazil.
Eight suspects were...
Maersk Restarts Services at Haifa Port in Response to Regional Stability
Maersk resumes vessel calls to the Port of Haifa following signs of de-escalation in the region.
Cargo acceptance for both imports and exports at Haifa reopened as of June 25, 2025.
Regular port...
Maritime Cyprus 2025 Set to Shape the Future of Global Shipping Industry
Maritime Cyprus 2025 will take place from 6–8 October in Limassol under the theme "Unlocking the Future ...of Shipping".
The conference will bring together key maritime leaders to discuss regulation, climate resilience, innovation,...
NY-NJ Port Tops U.S. Seaports in May 2025
The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 774,698 TEUs in May 2025, surpassing all other U.S. ports and showing long-term growth.
East Coast ports outperformed their West Coast counterparts, which saw...
Sanctioned LNG Vessel Reaches Arctic LNG 2 as Loadings Poised to Resume
Iris LNG (formerly North Sky), a U.S.-sanctioned LNG tanker, arrived at Arctic LNG 2 on June 26, according to S&P Global data.
Loadings from the Novatek-led project have been suspended since October 2024...
IEA Forecast: Oil Demand to Peak in 2029, Implications for Tanker Markets
IEA projects global oil demand to peak in 2029 at ~105.5 mbd, with growth driven by Asia Pacific petrochemicals and aviation.
China’s demand growth slows dramatically (+100 kbd to 2030), offset by increased...
U.S. Executive Order on Seabed Mining Opens New Frontiers for Shipping Industry
A new Executive Order from President Trump aims to boost seabed mineral extraction, creating lucrative opportunities for vessel owners and operators.
The move addresses critical raw material supply risks by promoting U.S.-led deep-sea...
UWL Partners With Emirates Shipping Line To Scale Sun Chief Express Service
UWL, a leading American-owned non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), has announced a strategic vessel-operator partnership with Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), based in the United Arab Emirates.
This move is set to elevate the capabilities of...
A Tall Ship Adventure in the Mediterranean
There’s something undeniably enchanting about sailing aboard a tall ship. As Amy Bell reflects in the Financial Times, the magic lies not only in the beauty and historical significance of the vessels but also...
Korea And Australia Launch Feasibility Study For 2029 Green Shipping Route
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of Korea has announced the launch of a feasibility study for creating a green shipping route between Korea and Australia. The initiative marks a significant move toward zero-carbon...