Tired of Life Feeling Random? Your Ancient Guide to Mastering Choice & Chance

Ever feel like life is a constant tug-of-war? On one side are the things you choose: your career, your friends, how you spend your time, the person you want to become. On the other side are...

China Receives First Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Ahead of Putin’s Visit

China receives first LNG cargo from sanctioned Russian project Putin to meet Xi at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit Potential signal for other buyers if no US reaction, analyst says China received this week its...

CS Anthem Joins Tanker Security Program Under Crowley Stena Venture

49,990-metric-ton U.S.-flagged tanker joins Crowley-managed fleet. Vessel replaces Stena Immaculate in security program. Tanker to support Department of Defence fuel transport readiness. Crowley Stena Marine Solutions, a collaboration between Crowley and Stena Bulk, has...

Carriers Hold Capacity Steady as Rates Extend Decline

94% of East–West departures to proceed as scheduled. Transpacific volumes peaked in July ahead of tariffs. European congestion and US port fees shaping strategies. Carriers are still holding back on making significant cuts to...

India Charts $1 Trillion Maritime Investment Roadmap

India has announced a $1 trillion maritime investment roadmap to transform ports, shipping, and logistics, with a focus on joint ventures in port and cargo terminal development. The roadmap emphasizes sustainable growth, including...

India Charts $1 Trillion Maritime Investment Roadmap

India has outlined a $1 trillion maritime investment roadmap focusing on ports, logistics, shipbuilding, and sustainable shipping. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the initiative at the curtain raiser of India Maritime Week 2025. ...

Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Market Update – Aug 28, 2025

Average spot rates on key Far East fronthauls continue to decline, bringing levels closer to pre-Red Sea crisis benchmarks. The steepest recent weekly drop was on the Far East–North Europe trade, while Transatlantic...

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Builds Its Largest-Ever Methanol-Powered Container Carrier

TSUNEISHI Group’s Zhoushan shipyard launched its largest-ever 5,900 TEU methanol dual-fuelled container carrier on August 27, 2025. The vessel offers capacity for 5,915 TEU, including up to 1,400 refrigerated containers, while delivering improved...

BIMCO Forecasts Tanker Freight Rate Recovery in H2 2025

BIMCO’s Tanker Shipping Market Overview & Outlook (August 2025) projects a potential recovery in freight rates in the second half of 2025. The crude tanker market is expected to remain balanced in 2025–2026,...

Samsung Heavy Industries Delivers Minerva LNG Carrier

Samsung Heavy Industries has launched the 174,000-cbm LNG carrier Minerva Roxanne, built for Greek shipping company Minerva Gas. The vessel, along with its sister ship Minerva Eleonora, is expected to serve under long-term...