Capesize Sector Drives Surge in Secondhand Bulker Values

Bulk carrier values are climbing steadily, driven by firm freight earnings and strong buying interest in mid-aged eco-designed vessels. Capesize ships are outperforming...

Austal Secures $100 Million Loan to Expand U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Capacity

Austal Limited secured a US$100 million loan from Export Finance Australia to boost its shipbuilding operations in Mobile, Alabama. The funding supports construction...

Global Shipowners Push for Decisive Climate Action at Upcoming IMO Meeting

Major shipowner associations representing about 25% of global tonnage have urged IMO members to adopt the Net-Zero Framework at next week’s meeting. The...

Russia’s Blacklisted Tankers Keep Dumping Oil in Europe’s Seas

The issue of oil pollution from Russian-linked vessels, referred to as the "shadow fleet," continues to pose an environmental risk near European shores despite...

Capesize Rates Climb on Pacific Routes as Tonnage Thins

The dry bulk market has exhibited varied trends across the major vessel segments, with Asian holidays impacting the start of the week but a...

VLCC Returns Remain High Despite Rate Softness in Global Tanker Market

A detailed analysis of the crude oil tanker market reveals varying conditions and price dynamics across the major vessel classes and global trading regions. VLCC...

Weekly Seaborne Oil Market Report – Q4 2025 Outlook

A new analysis from Allied Quantumsea Research, based on AXS data, examines the shifting landscape of the seaborne oil trade as it enters the...

GCMD and IAPH Form Coalition to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonisation

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) have formalized a two-year Coalition partnership aimed at...

The Deadly Risk of Asphyxiation in Maritime Enclosed Spaces

A tragic number of fatalities have occurred in the maritime industry due to asphyxiation in enclosed spaces. The following points summarize the scope of...

Indian Register Of Shipping Partners With Dassault Systèmes To Advance Digital Transformation

In a major step towards digital innovation, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international ship classification society, has announced a strategic collaboration...