NCFI Sees Mixed Trends in Key Trade Routes
The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI) for April 11, 2025, reflects notable shifts in container freight rates across major trade routes, reports Baltic Exchange.
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Lessons Learned: Tanker Strikes Naval Pier
NTSB has issued an investigation report into an incident where a tanker struck Naval Weapons Station Pier B on January 14, 2024, while transiting...
Baltic Exchange Highlights Green Innovation at Maritime Silk Road Forum
On March 25, 2025, Jin Yu Cheong, Head of Baltic Exchange Asia, delivered the welcome speech at the Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum...
Fincantieri & Accenture Launch Digital Joint Venture
Fincantieri and Accenture have announced the launch of Fincantieri Ingenium, a new joint venture aimed at accelerating digitalization in shipbuilding, defense, and port logistics....
U.S. Rethinks Port Fee Plan on Chinese Vessels Amid Industry Pushback
The U.S. is reconsidering proposed fees of up to $3 million per port call on Chinese-linked vessels after industry backlash.
Sectors like agriculture...
Nations Approve First Global Shipping Emissions Fee
The International Maritime Organization will impose a $100-per-ton fee on excess shipping emissions starting in 2027, marking the first global climate levy for...
World Shipping Council Backs U.S. Plan to Revitalize Shipbuilding
World Shipping Council Calls for Comprehensive Legislative Strategy.
Executive Order on Shipbuilding Seen as Positive Step for U.S. Maritime Industry.
WSC Warns Retroactive...
Chinese Captain Charged Over Taiwan Undersea Cable Damage
Anchor Drop Blamed for Cable Disruption Off Southwest Coast.
Captain Denies Involvement, Refuses to Cooperate with Investigators.
Seven Crew Members Released, Returned to...
Bill Gates Reportedly Set to Sell $645 Million Hydrogen Superyacht
Ownership Unconfirmed, But Gates Reportedly Never Used the Yacht.
Patrick Dovigi Tipped as Buyer of Record-Breaking Superyacht.
Yachting Industry Hails Breakthrough as a...
Singapore to Begin Sea-Based LNG Bunkering Trials in H2 2025
LNG Bunkering Volumes at Singapore Port Soar Over 2,000%.
MPA Receives 14 Proposals for LNG and Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions.
Sea Trials to Focus...