Descartes Reports Slight Rise in U.S. Imports as Sourcing Shifts Persist
U.S. container imports rose 1.8% in June 2025, signaling stabilization after May’s sharp drop.
Imports from China remained nearly flat month-over-month but declined...
Despite Share Buybacks and Strategic Investments, Dry Bulk Sector Faces Economic Uncertainty
The Drewry Dry Bulk Equity Index experienced notable volatility in the first half of 2025 (1H25). The index saw a sharp decline around Liberation...
Capesize Struggles with Atlantic Oversupply, Panamax and Supramax Ride Atlantic Strength
This week's Chart Monitor from Allied QuantumSea Research highlights a significant paradox in the global grain market: Brazil is facing increasing constraints on its...
Officer Lee Tae-Young Honored with IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery
Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea is set to receive the prestigious International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea...
ST LNG Proposes Phased Development of LNG Export Port Off Texas Coast
ST LNG, LLC plans to build an offshore LNG export terminal 10.4 nautical miles off Matagorda, Texas, aiming to export up to 8.4...
Kawasaki Launches Dual-Fuel CRYSTAL ODYSSEY LPG/NH₃ Carrier
Kawasaki has delivered the CRYSTAL ODYSSEY, an 86,700 m³ LPG and ammonia carrier with expanded cargo capacity and dual-fuel transport capability.
The vessel...
Chinese Container Ships Receive Permission to Sail Russia’s Arctic Northern Sea Route
Chinese carrier NewNew Shipping received permits for two of its container ships to transit the Arctic without icebreaker support this summer.
The NewNew...
Hamburg Expands Waltershofer Hafen To Boost Capacity And Sustainability
The Port of Hamburg has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure upgrade at Waltershofer Hafen, aimed at enhancing navigational safety, increasing container throughput, and supporting the...
Port Of Barcelona Begins Construction Of First Cruise Ship Onshore Power Supply System
The Port of Barcelona, in collaboration with Danish engineering company PowerCon A/S, has officially commenced the construction of its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS)...
U.S. Port Imports To See Brief Rebound Before Tariffs Trigger New Decline
After a sharp drop in late spring, import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to briefly recover this July—before declining again...