Shipping companies that transport the world’s coal are in the crosshairs of some financial backers. It is noted that they are cleaning up their businesses in the absence of a truly global drive...

Russia on Friday reported 1,254 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, a record daily high that follows a surge in cases, reports US News. The government coronavirus task force also reported 37,156 nationwide infections,...

Spot freight rates for liquefied natural gas tankers in the Asia-Pacific have surged to record highs as a steady flow of U.S. cargoes to the region boosts demand for ships, reports World Oil. Increased rates The...

Days after Austria imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it has announced a full national Covid-19 lockdown starting on Monday, reports BBC. About lockdown Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said it would last a maximum of 20 days...

China Classification Society (CCS) has signed a new initiative to drive greater data-driven green global logistics supply chains, reports Offshore Energy. Digitalisation and Intelligence CCS made its pledge during one of China’s prime shipping conferences the...

Capital link Shipping has published the 46th week of Fearnleys Weekly Report. Tankers VLCC Much of the recent news about oil production and consumption remains very up-beat, barring the odd Covid hiccup. However, inside of our VLCC...

Capital link Shipping comments on the GMS weekly market. Peaking? A few minor corrections were witnessed in the sub-continent markets this week, as fears start to emerge as to whether the markets have peaked yet or...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a significant hatch cover order for twelve 3,055 TEU containerships, reads an official release. Fleet renewal plan  The ships will be built by Japan Marine United (JMU) for the Taiwanese...

Pollutant emissions from the shipping sector have more than doubled during the pandemic in Singapore. In Singapore, shipping emissions have increased by 123 per cent during the Covid-19 pandemic. The earlier adoption of...

The potential of emerging battery technologies to contribute to the decarbonization of shipping is explored in the latest sustainability technology guidance from ABS. Emerging Battery Technologies in the Maritime Industry covers the different...