Red Sea on Edge: Shipping Under Siege Amid Rising Attacks

Multiple attacks have sunk two bulk carriers in the Red Sea within a week, causing casualties and kidnappings. Smaller container ships are increasingly...

ITS Launches $365M Terminal Expansion at Long Beach Port

International Transportation Service (ITS) initiated a $365 million terminal expansion project at the Port of Long Beach on July 11, 2025, aimed at increasing...

Brazil Implements New Biofouling Regulations to Protect Marine Ecosystems

Vessels over 24 meters must arrive with a clean hull or undergo in-water cleaning before entering Brazilian waters. Operators must implement a Biofouling...

Asia–Europe Freight Rally Hits a Roadblock as Congestion Builds

Freight rates on the Asia–Europe route have stalled despite steep general rate increases, due to weak demand and excess capacity. Port congestion at...

Hong Kong Charts a Bold Course in Sustainable Maritime Development

Hong Kong is developing clean fuel infrastructure, including LNG and methanol bunkering facilities, and launching incentive programs to support low-emission vessels, positioning itself...

Red Sea Ships Broadcast Religion and Nationality to Deter Houthi Attacks

Maritime Experts Warn AIS Declarations Unlikely to Prevent Targeting. Chinese-Operated Tanker Hit Despite Houthi Assurances. Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Declared High-Risk by...

China’s Crude Imports from Brazil Surge 60% Year-on-Year

Q2 Brazilian Crude Shipments to China Hit Record 93.6 Million Barrels. China Now Takes 40% of Brazil’s Crude Exports. Petrobras Expands VLCC Trade...

LNG Freight Diverges as Atlantic Slips, LPG Market Holds Steady

Time Charter LNG Rates Slip on Softer Sentiment. LPG Market Stable with Mild Gains on Key Routes. Ras Tanura–Chiba LPG Rates Inch Up,...

HD KSOE Secures US$600 Million Order for Four Container Ships

Sinokor Likely Behind New 13,000 TEU Ship Order. HD Hyundai Yards to Deliver Vessels by Mid-2028. HD KSOE Hits 61.5% of 2025 Order...

SCI to Acquire Two Second-hand VLGCs for Fleet Expansion

Each Vessel to Add 82,000 CBM Capacity to SCI Fleet. VLGCs Expected to Join SCI Fleet in Q1 FY 2025–26. SCI Aims to...