Sudanese crude exports have rebounded to 11 million barrels in June after disruptions caused by civil conflict, supporting Aframax and Suezmax demand. VLCC freight rates on the MEG–China route and broader dirty tanker...

Researchers found ship passages cause methane emissions up to 20 times higher in shipping lanes than in undisturbed waters. These emissions are unrelated to ship fuel type and result from pressure changes and...

Europort 2025 will focus on Energy Transition, Digitalisation, Ship Finance, and Human Capital to shape the future of maritime operations. The event will feature expert panels, seminars, and networking opportunities to drive sustainable...

This incident report is based on a safety flash published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), detailing a Lost Time Injury (LTI) that occurred during maintenance work on a capstan aboard a vessel. What...

TMC Compressors will supply marine compressed air systems for three shuttle tankers built by COSCO Zhoushan for KNOT. Each Suezmax DP2 tanker, with a 154,000 dwt capacity, will be fitted with control and...

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING has acquired full ownership of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding as of June 30, 2025. The acquired company has been renamed TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY Co., Ltd. The move builds on a capital alliance...

For the first time in 2025, shipping a 40ft container from Asia to North Europe has become costlier than to the U.S. West Coast. Asia–Europe spot rates rose due to tighter capacity and...

The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC) has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in sea robbery incidents in the Singapore Strait (SS), urging...

This week saw a widespread softening of tanker freight rates across most segments—from VLCCs to Handies—driven by calming geopolitical tensions, onset of the summer lull, and subdued demand. Notably, both clean and dirty tankers...

The dry bulk market showed a mixed performance this week, with Capesize rates stabilizing, Panamax activity staying mostly flat, and Ultramax/Supramax segments showing positive momentum. The Handysize market, however, remained largely quiet with soft...