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....
Global Container Market Sets New Records In 2025 Strong Volumes And Resilient Growth Define...
The global container shipping market has demonstrated remarkable strength in 2025, defying earlier predictions of slowdown. With container volumes surpassing all previous records, the industry continues to show resilience and adaptability. Data for the...
Strikes And Storms Disrupt Europe’s Key Ports Rotterdam And Antwerp Face Major Delays
Europe’s major logistics hubs, the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, are currently facing severe operational challenges due to a combination of industrial actions and recent storms. The strikes, led by port...
ADNOC L&S And TA’ZIZ Partner To Build UAE’s First Dedicated Chemicals Port
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and TA’ZIZ have signed a historic 50-year strategic agreement to develop the United Arab Emirates’ first dedicated chemicals port at the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Al Ruwais....
BIMCO And WISTA Unite For A Sustainable And Inclusive Maritime Future
In a major step towards promoting sustainability and inclusivity within the global shipping industry, BIMCO and WISTA (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Maritime Cyprus.
The agreement,...
[Watch] Heat Exchanger Water Cooling System
Ships are loaded with machinery operating 24x7 which needs to be cooled down. For that, we have water cooling systems that comprise of heat exchangers.
Marine Insight explains important types of heat exchangers i.e. shell...