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Ningbo Freight Index Climbs on Key Westbound Routes Despite Middle East Dip

Europe and Mediterranean Routes Lead Weekly Rate Gains. Middle East Lane Falls as Other Trades Strengthen. Index Update Highlights Strong Westbound Momentum and...

Container Market Faces Sliding Rates and High Capacity

Container Markets Shift as Rates Slide and Cancellations Rise. Blank Sailings Keep Capacity High While Strikes Add Fresh Delays. Carriers Monitor Possible Suez...

Canadian Bulker Refloated After Detroit River Grounding

Canadian Bulker Refloated After Detroit River Grounding. Strong Winds and Low Water Levels Push Stone Carrier Aground in Detroit River. Second Detroit River...

Weekly Ocean Container Market Outlook: Spot Rates Hold Firm as Carriers Tighten Capacity

The latest weekly market update shows carriers stepping up capacity controls to stabilize ocean container shipping rates across major fronthaul trades. Spot levels remain...

Lessons Learned: Unsafe Positioning During Lifting Operations

A near-miss incident during lifting operations highlights the critical importance of crew positioning and maintaining a safe distance from suspended loads. What happened? During lifting operations...

Imports of Russian Oil Drop 23% on Week of US Sanctions

Russia’s seaborne crude imports fell 23% in the week to November 25 as US sanctions took effect. India and Turkey sharply cut arrivals,...

As the Shadow Fleet Expands, Loss of Visibility Poses a Growing Threat to Maritime...

The fast-growing shadow fleet is creating a major safety and visibility risk for global shipping. Over 3,000+ vessels may already be operating without...

NYK Outlines New Milestones in Its 2025 Decarbonization Progress Report

NYK announced that it has issued its “Progress Report 2025 – NYK Group Decarbonization Story,” offering a clearer update on how the group is...

Suez Canal Authority Targets a Return to 2023 Traffic Levels

The Suez Canal Authority said it is working to restore vessel transits and revenues to the levels recorded in 2023. That year saw more...

Korean Shipbuilders Positioned for Growth in U.S. Naval Maintenance Program

Seoul and Washington’s proposed shipbuilding partnership is opening new opportunities for Korea’s small and medium-sized shipyards. The initiative follows submissions from the country’s major...