Shipping Traffic Undeterred in Red Sea, But Analysts Point to Strategic Timing of Houthi...

Despite recent attacks by a militant group in the Red Sea, transits through the Bab el Mandeb strait remain at normal levels. This suggests...

Hull Block Collapse at Marugame Factory Injures Seven Shipyard Employees

An accident occurred at Marugame Factory in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 11:56 a.m. Details of the Accident The...

VLCC Market at a Crossroads: Short-Term Gains Countered by Geopolitical Risks

The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market continues to be highly susceptible to a confluence of external shocks, creating a volatile environment for owners...

Maritime Nuclear Gains Traction at Historic European Summit in London

CORE POWER hosts the largest-ever summit on nuclear energy for maritime at IET London. Global leaders stress nuclear’s geopolitical and climate urgency for...

Baltic-India Russian Oil Freight Rates Dip as Tanker Supply Rises

Freight rates for Russian oil shipments from the Baltic Sea ports to India have experienced a decline in July and August. This downward trend...

Djibouti Launches Africa’s First Carbon Pricing Scheme for Shipping

Djibouti introduces Africa’s first national carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping. The simple yet impactful registry could influence other African nations, with Gabon...

Commercial Operators Grapple with Annual Compliance Uncertainty Under FuelEU Maritime

The introduction of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations has undeniably brought significant shifts and complexities to the maritime...

Malaysia Cracks Down On Illegal Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers With Stricter Maritime Enforcement

Malaysia is set to implement a new regulation by the end of July 2025 to tighten enforcement against illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers within...

Port of Los Angeles Sees Record June as Importers Race Against Tariff Deadlines

Port of LA records busiest June ever as shippers rush to beat Trump’s tariff deadlines. Tariff uncertainty fuels pricing pressure, sourcing shifts, and...

EU Ports Lag In Shore Power Readiness As Shipping Emissions Threaten Urban Air Quality

Ports are not just gateways for global trade—they are also major sources of pollution. In Europe, over 6% of maritime greenhouse gas emissions occur...