K-Line Charts New Course as U.S. Tariff Storm Looms

Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) is actively reducing its container service frequency and fleet capacity on U.S. routes. CEO Takenori Igarashi confirmed that the company is...

Port State Control Targets Ballast Water Management

This year’s Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (PSC CIC), taking place from September 1 to November 30, will focus on ballast water management....

Dry Bulk Market Sees Mixed Momentum As Capesizes Surge And Panamaxes Pause

The global dry bulk shipping market continues to present a dynamic picture across vessel segments. Capesizes are enjoying strong gains driven by tightening tonnage...

Tanker Market: Rates Shift Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Regional Tightness

In the first half of July 2025, the global crude tanker market experienced mixed signals across major vessel segments. While VLCCs saw a temporary...

Strong Market Conditions Stall Ship Scrapping In H1 2025

Scrap sales of container vessels have hit record lows in the first half of 2025, as strong freight and charter markets keep older tonnage...

Wuhu Shipyard’s Fourth Eco-Efficient Chemical Tanker Earns Industry Validation

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has achieved another milestone in green shipbuilding with the validation of its fourth eco-efficient chemical tanker model. Designed with a strong focus...

South Africa Charts Course For Maritime Decarbonization With National Task Force

South Africa has taken a decisive step toward a greener maritime future by outlining key strategies to align with IMO’s decarbonization goals, including the...

LNG-Powered Shipping On The Rise, But Long-Term Compliance Demands Green Alternatives

The global shipping industry is witnessing a sharp rise in dual-fuel vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), with forecasts projecting up to 1,200...

WinGD’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine Installed on EXMAR Vessels

WinGD’s X52DF-A becomes the first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine to reach the market. Installed on EXMAR’s upcoming 46,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier—first of its kind...

WinGD Installs First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine on EXMAR Vessel

WinGD has delivered the first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine, the X52DF-A, for EXMAR’s LPG/ammonia carrier. The engine achieves diesel-like performance using high-pressure ammonia injection...