Maritime Groups Seek IMO Consensus on 2050 Climate Neutrality Goal
Seven leading shipping associations have urged the IMO to adopt the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) to achieve climate-neutral shipping by 2050.
The framework would establish binding global rules for emissions reduction and promote the...
The Brain Hack: Why Nonsense Works
A casual chat between two friends, Aman and Riya, navigating college or early career life in an Indian city.
Aman (A): Yo Riya, have you noticed how we’re always just... on? Like, my brain never...
Price Cap Drives Shift to Non-Western Tankers in Russian Oil Trade
An analysis of Russia's crude oil exports under the G7 price cap regime reveals a critical shift in the shipping market and differing policies among coalition members.
G7 Price Cap Mechanism
The G7 and its allies...
Digital Dependency Exposes Ports to Catastrophic Blackout Risks
An increasingly complex energy landscape and a rising dependency on digital systems are making power outages a significant and growing threat to the transport and logistics sector. Ports and terminals must enhance their resilience...
Panama Canal Reports Strong Fiscal Year 2025 with $5.7 Billion Revenue
An official statement from the Panama Canal Authority indicates a strong fiscal year 2025, marked by increased revenue and vessel traffic, positioning the canal for future investments.
Fiscal Year 2025 Performance
Preliminary and unaudited figures show...
Icebreaker and Tugs Successfully Refloat Vessel in Northwest Passage
The cargo vessel, which ran aground in the Canadian Arctic Northwest Passage on September 6, appears to have been successfully refloated following a complex, multi-stage salvage operation. The vessel's operator confirmed the success on...
Market Volatility and Regulatory Uncertainty Shape Global Bunker Sector
This week's analysis of the global bunker market shows a moderate downward adjustment in fuel indices, shifts in the Scrubber Spread, continued volatility in the European gas market, and a slowdown in new orders...
Forward Freight Agreements Soften on Major U.S. Soybean Trade Halt
A major disruption in the typical seasonal flow of U.S. soybean exports to China, caused by trade tensions, is having a noticeable impact on the Panamax dry bulk freight market.
Trade Disruption Overview
China's decision to...
ATSB Interim Report Reveals Propulsion Failure Incident At Port Hedland
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released an interim report detailing the events surrounding a bulk carrier’s loss of propulsion while departing Port Hedland in February 2025. The report provides insight into how...
Poseidon Principles Report Reveals Growing Misalignment With IMO Decarbonization Goals
The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance (PPMI) Association has released its Interim Disclosure Report for 2024, revealing that all signatory portfolios remain misaligned with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) minimum and striving decarbonization trajectories....