Red Sea War Risk Premiums Skyrocket After Ship Attacks
Insurance premiums for Red Sea voyages surge over 230%, now exceeding $1 million per trip.
Houthi militants escalate attacks on commercial vessels, targeting...
Mosel River in Germany Reopened to Shipping, Damaged Lock Working
Inland waterways freight shipping on the river Mosel in western Germany is back to normal with ships able to use a damaged lock for...
Houthi Leader Reaffirms Ban on Israel-Linked Shipments as Red Sea Risks Resurge
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declares firm stance against transport of Israeli goods
Insurance costs for Red Sea shipping more than double following recent attacks
Red...
Russian Crude Exports via G7 Tankers Reach 19‑Month Peak in June
G7-based tankers lifted 39% of Russia’s seaborne crude in June, highest since Nov 2023
Greek operators played a dominant role, lifting 24.5 million...
Container Trade Growth Slows in May as Regional Trends Diverge
Slower Expansion Signals Trade Cooldown.
5% Growth Recorded in Jan–May Period.
North America and Africa See Export Declines.
Global seaborne container volumes saw a...
Red Sea Transits in Renewed Focus Following Houthis’ First Attacks in 2025
Oil and Product Flows Plummet as Ships Reroute.
LNG Shipments Nearly Halt in Security Fallout.
Crude Prices and Freight Rates Edge Up.
Yemen-based militants...
JAXPORT’s New Premier Alliance EC3 Status Cuts Asia Transit Times by Five Days
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has achieved a significant advantage in international shipping, becoming the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier...
China’s LSFO Output Rebounds, Bonded Imports Soar, Yet Domestic Bunker Fuel Demand Lags
China's low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) output saw a rally in June 2025 due to refinery unit restarts, but overall domestic bunker fuel demand remained...
Lessons Learned: Battery Explosion Highlights Risks of Improper Maintenance
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) published Safety Digest 1/2025, highlighting safety issues from recent marine incidents. The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)...
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...