Miki Yano Becomes NYK’s First Female Chief Engineer

Miki Yano has been promoted to chief engineer, becoming the first woman in NYK’s 140-year history to achieve this rank. Since joining NYK...

Swedish Club Launches Iceberg and Sea Ice Advisory in TELP System

The Swedish Club introduces a seasonal Iceberg Alert within its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention (TELP) system to enhance maritime safety by providing real-time...

US Shipping Fees to Disrupt LPG Trade, VLGC Flows

The $1 million USTR fee on Chinese-operated vessels could increase LPG freight rates by 25%, adding $26–$37/mt to transport costs for key Asian...

China’s Container Freight Rates See Historic Drop

CCFI falls to 1,112 as spot rates hit record lows. SCFI drops 46%, the biggest Q1 fall since 2009. Europe and Med rates...

Supramax Freight Market Sees Strong Recovery

The S8 route recovers with a sharp rate increase. Vessel shortage lifts rates as supply tightens. S11TC climbs higher nearing November levels.. The Supramax...

Beijing Blocks CK Hutchison Port Sale Over Strategic Concerns

China prevents CK Hutchison’s port deal to retain control. Losing ports weakens China’s global influence. Sale risks China’s control of key trade routes. Beijing's...

Trump’s Tariff Plan Unveiling Set for April 2

The administration is still debating between targeted reciprocal tariffs and a global tariff. Upcoming tariff deadlines have triggered a surge in ocean freight...

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 240+ on Luxury Cruise

More than 240 people on board a luxury cruise ship have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus stomach bug. The US Centers...

Elkem, NCL & MPCC Launch Low-Emissions Vessel for Silicon Chain

MPC Container Ships, in partnership with North Sea Container Line AS (NCL) and Elkem ASA, celebrated the christening of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund,...

Alfa Laval Acquires NRG Marine for Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Tech

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, which supplies ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, reads...