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Estonia Redirects Maritime Traffic After Russia Detains Oil Tanker

On 18 May, the Russian Federation detained an oil tanker as it was departing from the Estonian Port of Sillamäe, following a previously agreed...

Galveston Gets First LNG Bunkering Permit on U.S. Gulf Coast

The Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP), a joint venture between Houston-based Pilot LNG and Seapath, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has secured final...

UTokyo Launches Collaborative Research Initiative for Carbon-Neutral Society

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) announced the establishment of a new social collaboration program titled "Materials for Future Energy Infrastructure Trust (MEIT)." This initiative,...

Long Beach Reports Record April Cargo Volume

The Port of Long Beach processed 867,493 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in April 2025, a 15.6% increase from April 2024, marking its strongest April...

EU Maritime ministers Sign Szczecin Declaration

EU maritime affairs ministers signed the Szczecin Declaration on the EU maritime industrial strategy during an informal meeting held under the Polish Presidency of...

New IMO and ILO Regulations Set to Transform Shipping Industry

Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling Takes Effect June 2025. IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Aims for Major GHG Emission Cuts by 2050. Stricter Emission...

Spot Rates Soften but Risks Persist for Shippers

Timing Contract Negotiations Amid Shifting Freight Rates. Rising Port Fees Add Costs Beyond Freight Rates. Data is used to gain Freight Market Insight. On...

Covid-19 Surges Again in Asia With Rising Cases and Booster Warnings

Asia Faces Covid Resurgence as Infections Rise in Multiple Countries. Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand Report Rising COVID-19 Cases. COVID-19 Rebounds in...

Captain Fined for Entering Protected Waters Near Capri

Cruise Vessel Breaches Capri’s Restricted Zone, Captain Penalised. Warning Issued After Cruise Approaches Protected Faraglioni Area. Capri Marine Violation Prompts Fine and Environmental...

Industry Seeks 85,000 dwt Cap for USTR Fee Exemption

Push to Raise Exemption Threshold for China-Built Ships to 85,000 dwt. Industry Urges USTR to Include Larger China-Built Ships in Fee Exemption. Call...