Global Trade at Risk as Key Shipping Routes Face Mounting Threats
Global chokepoints under pressure as shipping routes face geopolitical, climate, and capacity threats.
Strait of Hormuz, Suez, and Panama Canals highlight vulnerabilities.
Nations...
Why Europe’s Biggest Port is Preparing for War with Russia — and What it...
Rotterdam preps for wartime logistics amid rising NATO-Russia tension.
Port of Rotterdam and Antwerp coordinate military cargo handling and resilience planning.
EU eyes...
US Port Operators Seek To Mitigate Hefty Expected Tariffs on China-built Port Cranes
Trump administration signals it wants to stop purchases of China-made port cranes.
Industry group executive sees 100% tariffs as "the floor".
Trump tariff...
Stena Bulk Begins Reflagging Suezmax Tankers Under Swedish Registry
Stena Bulk is set to reflag five Suezmax tankers under the Swedish flag, starting with Stena Sunrise in July 2025.
The initiative marks...
India Must Strengthen Shipping Ecosystem to Cut Export Costs and Risks
India’s limited shipping and air cargo control increases vulnerability during global crises.
High logistics costs during disruptions, like COVID-19 or Red Sea events,...
Panama Bunker Sales Jump Nearly 20% in First Half of 2025
Panama recorded a 19.8% year-on-year increase in bunker sales during H1 2025, totaling over 2.73 million metric tonnes.
Very low sulphur fuel oil...
Lessons Learned: Instability During Hoist Adjustment Results in Cargo Collision
An incident occurred during a backloading operation involving two vessels. The event resulted in cargo becoming stuck after a collision on the receiving vessel’s...
Chimbusco Pan Nation Pioneers B30-MGO Supply, Advancing Sustainable Marine Fuels
Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN), a leading bunker supplier, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has completed the "first-ever delivery" of B30-Marine Gasoil (B30-MGO)...
DMW Issues Stern Directive to Protect Filipino Seafarers, Citing Escalating Attacks
The Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a stern order to all licensed manning agencies (LMAs) to reroute vessels manned by Filipino...
Swire Shipping Introduces Innovative Carbon Insetting Program, Utilizing Second-Generation Biofuels
Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping has launched "Voyage to Zero," an innovative carbon-insetting program designed to help its freight customers achieve a reduction in...
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Baltic Dry Index Down to 1,186 Points
On December 6, 2016, the Baltic Dry Index fell to 1,186 points, down 10 points (-0.84%) against the level of December 5.
BDI is a...
