Somali Piracy Re-emerges After Seven-Year Lull
Long-Range Somali Pirate Attack Highlights Ongoing Risk.
Western Indian Ocean Sees Return of Somali Pirate Boardings.
Multinational Forces Respond to First Pirate Boarding in Seven Years.
On November 6, 2025, a merchant product tanker...
Top 10 Classification Societies 2025: Evolving Roles in a Changing Maritime Landscape
The 2025 ranking of the world’s leading classification societies highlights a sector undergoing rapid change. While the maritime industry pushes toward decarbonisation, digitalisation, and new regulatory frameworks, class societies continue to expand their roles...
Record Domestic Shipbuilding Pact Marks New Chapter for China’s Maritime Strategy
A RMB 50 billion cooperation deal covers 87 new ships across multiple fleet segments, marking the largest owner–yard agreement in China.
The order reflects accelerated fleet renewal, emissions readiness, and long-term capacity positioning.
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Long-haul Vegoil Trade Faces Risk as US–India Talks Enter Crucial Stage
Rising Indonesian biodiesel mandates continue to tighten palm oil exports, boosting long-haul soybean oil flows from the Americas to Asia.
These shifts have supported tonne-mile demand for MR chemical tankers, driven by longer...
Global Schedule Reliability Sees First Slip After Months of Stability
Global on-time arrivals fell slightly in November to 34%, ending a seven-month sideways trend.
Far East–Europe posted a mild rebound, supported by improved Northern European port congestion.
Alliance performance diverged again, with Gemini...
LNG Shipping Market Weekly Outlook: On the Cusp of Change (Week 49–2025)
The UP World LNG Shipping Index declined 1.05% to 160.72 points during Week 49. The index returned to its long-term support level, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.31%. Trading activity reached a record...
Lomarlabs Partners With Advanced Wing Systems to Develop Containerised Automated Wing Sails for Commercial...
Lomarlabs announced on 9 December 2025 that it is working with Advanced Wing Systems to adapt proven wing-sail technology for merchant shipping. The collaboration aims to create a containerised and automated system designed for...
Sanctioned LNG Shipment Reaches China, Highlighting Expanding Energy Links
A sanctioned LNG cargo arrived at a terminal in southern China after departing a Baltic export facility targeted by U.S. restrictions earlier this year. The delivery marks the first publicly confirmed shipment from the...
Diverging Oil Paths Shape Tanker Trade and Freight Sentiment
Global oil demand outlook splits sharply between policy-driven and high-consumption futures.
Middle East supply growth and shifting refining patterns signal more long-haul crude trade.
Freight sentiment is steady but softening in key regions...
Cochin Shipyard and Svitzer Sign Agreement to Build Next-Generation Electric TRAnsverse Tugs
Svitzer and Cochin Shipyard Limited announced a new shipbuilding agreement on 8 December 2025. The contract covers four 26-metre electric TRAnsverse tugs that will be built in India for Svitzer’s global fleet programme. The...