India’s West Coast Leads Bunker Fuel Demand in November Amid Strong Pricing And Supply...
India’s west coast bunker fuel market remained strong in November, supported by competitive pricing and improved refinery supplies. Key ports such as Mumbai, Kandla, and Kochi recorded healthy activity, even as east coast ports...
Wärtsilä Strengthens Engine Supply Chain Through Strategic Partnership With Siempelkamp Giesserei
Wärtsilä has entered into a strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei, one of the world’s leading producers of large cast components. The collaboration aims to secure reliable access to critical engine parts, support Wärtsilä’s production...
Hengli Heavy Industries Wins Eight-Vessel Order As Global Shipbuilding Momentum Accelerates
Hengli Heavy Industries has secured a major newbuilding package involving eight deep-sea vessels from Greek shipowners Capital and Aegean Bulk, and Norway’s Uthalden. The deal, revealed through Hengli Group’s official channels, strengthens the company’s...
Dry Bulk Market Softens Across Segments As Year-End Approaches
The dry bulk market experienced a softer tone across Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax segments this week, with declining enquiry levels, increasing spot tonnage, and cautious chartering activity. While some regions showed brief resistance, overall...
Hanwha Partners With U.S. Startup Vatn Systems To Develop Autonomous Underwater Drones
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has joined forces with U.S.-based defense startup Vatn Systems to develop advanced autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy. The collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral defense...
Weekly Tanker Market Outlook — Week 49
VLCC
According to Fearnlets, The VLCC market held steady through Week 49, with MEG–East trades still sitting in the low W120s. Rates today look almost identical to last Wednesday. Owners tried to lift sentiment by...
Intermodal: Shifting Soybean Trade Reshapes Dry Bulk Patterns
According to Safety4Sea, global soybean flows are changing and reshaping dry bulk activity. Soybeans continue to drive Kamsarmax demand on the Brazil–China and US–China routes. Yet trade tensions, strong South American harvests and high...
Lords Committee Criticises Delays in Implementing Marine Accident Recommendations
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about long-standing delays in acting on safety recommendations linked to marine accidents. Its 44th report for Session 24–26 examines the Merchant Shipping (Vessels...
Global Shipping Outlook Signals a Tougher 2026, Says Fitch Ratings
A new sector outlook highlights a challenging year ahead for global shipping in 2026. Geopolitical tensions, shifting policy landscapes, and softer GDP growth across major economies are shaping a more fragile operating environment. Financial...
Panama Canal LNG Transits Dip as European Demand Draws U.S. Cargoes
LNG tanker traffic through the Panama Canal declined in November, reflecting a shift in U.S. LNG exports toward European markets, reports Platts.
Only three laden LNG carriers transited the canal during the month, down from...