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...
India Revamps Shipbuilding Aid Scheme to Boost Domestic Orders
India is moving to ease regulations under its revamped Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), aiming to convert a recently approved multi-billion-rupee maritime package into concrete orders for domestic shipyards, reports Port News.
The scheme is...
Middle East Bunker Market Shows Mixed Momentum in November
Fujairah bunker demand dips in Nov.
Oman marine gasoil supply up slightly.
Iraq’s southern ports maintain robust bunker activity.
Bunker fuel availability in Fujairah was firm across all grades in November, according to traders...
NYK Unveils Next-Gen Car Carrier with Full Marine DX Suite
NYK has ordered a next-generation pure car carrier from Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Japan, equipped with an AI-enabled autonomous navigation suite and an expanded Marine DX package, reports Port News.
The 199.95-meter vessel, 38 meters...
CMA CGM’s ‘She Sails’ Initiative Doubles Women at Sea in Just One Year
Maritime freight and logistics provider CMA CGM says it has doubled the number of female seafarers working on its vessels, one year after launching a recruitment program for women called “She Sails,” reports gCaptain.
The...
Lessons Learned: Dropped Pallet During Cargo Transfer
A plastic pallet loaded with plastic lube oil drums fell while being hoisted, reports an IMCA Safety flash.
What happened?
During transfer of lube oil drums via barge to a vessel in an anchorage, a plastic...
Gdańsk Leads the Pack as EU Port Rankings Shift in Q3 2025
Gdańsk records the strongest growth in Europe.
Southern hubs lose momentum as the centre of gravity shifts
New challengers are rising fast toward the one-million-TEU mark
The Port of Gdańsk posted standout growth of...
IMO MEPC 83 Updates NOx Technical Code
IMO Adopts NOx Code Amendments at MEPC 83.
New NOx Certification Rules to Apply From 2028.
MEPC 83 Clarifies NOx Engine Certification Framework.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime...
Nordic Countries Launch Phase 2 of Zero-Carbon Shipping Roadmap
Nordics Move From Planning to Action on Zero-Emission Shipping.
Phase 2 of Nordic Zero-Carbon Shipping Roadmap Gets Underway.
Nordic Green Shipping Corridors Move Closer to Reality.
The Nordic countries are kicking off Phase 2...
U.S. Container Imports Decline in November
U.S. Container Imports Drop Nearly 8% in November on Weak China Demand.
November U.S. Container Volumes Decline as Importers Turn Cautious.
Tariff Uncertainty and China Slowdown Push U.S. Imports Lower in November.
U.S. container...