Container Trade Growth Slows in May as Regional Trends Diverge
Slower Expansion Signals Trade Cooldown.
5% Growth Recorded in Jan–May Period.
North America and Africa See Export Declines.
Global seaborne container volumes saw a growth of about 1.8% in May 2025 compared to the...
Red Sea Transits in Renewed Focus Following Houthis’ First Attacks in 2025
Oil and Product Flows Plummet as Ships Reroute.
LNG Shipments Nearly Halt in Security Fallout.
Crude Prices and Freight Rates Edge Up.
Yemen-based militants have kicked off a new wave of attacks on merchant...
JAXPORT’s New Premier Alliance EC3 Status Cuts Asia Transit Times by Five Days
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has achieved a significant advantage in international shipping, becoming the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance's revised East Coast 3 (EC3) container service. This strategic...
China’s LSFO Output Rebounds, Bonded Imports Soar, Yet Domestic Bunker Fuel Demand Lags
China's low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) output saw a rally in June 2025 due to refinery unit restarts, but overall domestic bunker fuel demand remained weak, indicating a cautious market sentiment among shipowners. Meanwhile, China's...
Lessons Learned: Battery Explosion Highlights Risks of Improper Maintenance
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) published Safety Digest 1/2025, highlighting safety issues from recent marine incidents. The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reviewed the findings and shared selected cases of interest. One...
Descartes Reports Slight Rise in U.S. Imports as Sourcing Shifts Persist
U.S. container imports rose 1.8% in June 2025, signaling stabilization after May’s sharp drop.
Imports from China remained nearly flat month-over-month but declined 28.3% year-over-year.
China’s share of U.S. imports fell to a...
Despite Share Buybacks and Strategic Investments, Dry Bulk Sector Faces Economic Uncertainty
The Drewry Dry Bulk Equity Index experienced notable volatility in the first half of 2025 (1H25). The index saw a sharp decline around Liberation Day, suggesting a significant market event or shift in investor...
Capesize Struggles with Atlantic Oversupply, Panamax and Supramax Ride Atlantic Strength
This week's Chart Monitor from Allied QuantumSea Research highlights a significant paradox in the global grain market: Brazil is facing increasing constraints on its corn exports, even as the country approaches its second-largest corn...
Officer Lee Tae-Young Honored with IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery
Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea is set to receive the prestigious International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for 2025. This esteemed recognition honors his courageous actions in...
ST LNG Proposes Phased Development of LNG Export Port Off Texas Coast
ST LNG, LLC plans to build an offshore LNG export terminal 10.4 nautical miles off Matagorda, Texas, aiming to export up to 8.4 MTPA of LNG.
The project will be developed in four...