Maritime Trade In a Bifurcated World Windward’s 2026 Outlook on Geopolitics, Sanctions, And Data...
According to Windward’s 2026 Maritime Forecast, the year 2025 marked a decisive turning point for global trade. What once appeared to be temporary disruptions sanctions, supply shocks, and climate-related disputes have now hardened into...
[Podcast] Who Will Finance Shipping Next? Ship Finance Faces A Post-Relationship Banking Era
As traditional “relationship banking” fades into history and Chinese leasing houses face mounting geopolitical and economic pressure, the global ship finance landscape is entering a period of uncertainty. In a recent Lloyd’s List podcast,...
China Positions Itself As A Global Hub For Maritime Dispute Resolution
China is steadily strengthening its maritime legal framework and expanding its role in global ocean governance, according to a new bilingual maritime adjudication report released by the Supreme People’s Court. Covering developments from 2022...
Port of Rotterdam Introduces Incident Form for Bunker Operations
New incident form launched for bunker delivery issues
Covers quantity, quality, safety, and procedural concerns
Aims to improve reliability and efficiency at the port.
The Port of Rotterdam has introduced a dedicated incident reporting...
NYK, KNCC and PETRONAS to Study Cross-Border CO₂ Shipping in Southeast Asia
MoU signed to study liquefied CO₂ marine transport and storage
Focus on the cross-border CCS value chain in Southeast Asia
The study will assess technical and commercial feasibility.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and its...
Japanese Yards Secure Bulker Orders from Yang Ming’s Bulk Unit
Kuang Ming Shipping has ordered four supramax bulk carriers at Japanese yards
Total deal value is NT$4.9bn–NT$5.4bn ($150m–$165m)
Orders reflect long-term confidence in dry bulk demand and fleet renewal.
Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming’s bulk...
Red Sea Return Could Reshape Container Shipping in 2026
A gradual return to the Red Sea could release significant container capacity
Initial disruption and port congestion are likely before rates come under pressure
Container shipping will be impacted more than the tanker...
Container Market Holds Firm as Suez Return Tests the Waters
First Suez transit in two years planned, but wider return still uncertain
Global container throughput set to cross 1 billion TEU in 2025
Orderbook climbs to 35% of fleet, keeping long-term supply pressure...
MOL and JERA Sign Agreements for Japan’s First Large-Scale Low-Carbon Ammonia Transport Project
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that it has signed two Heads of Agreements with JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) for a time charter contract covering two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) designed for ammonia transport....
Samsung Heavy Industries Clinches $500 Million LNG Carrier Contract
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said Tuesday it has received an order worth 743 billion won (US$500 million) to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for a shipper in the Oceania region.
Strengthening Orderbook to...