Tariffs, Conflicts Fuel Major Volatility in Shipping, UN Trade Agency

Global shipping is facing a wave of volatility as trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts disrupt established routes and trade patterns, according to a recent...

USTR Section 301 Action: Maersk Says No Surcharges, No Service Cuts

Maersk has responded to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 policy by reaffirming its commitment to customer stability. While the U.S. government will...

IBIA Backs IMO Net-Zero Framework at MEPC/ES.2

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has expressed strong support for the adoption of the proposed IMO Net-Zero Framework at the upcoming MEPC/ES.2 session. IBIA...

[Podcast] IUMI Singapore: Is Marine Insurance Entering Its Asian Century?

Lloyd’s List law and insurance editor David Osler brings you analysis from IUMI’s conference in Singapore, and asks whether the centre of marine insurance...

SCI Partners with Oil Majors for Green Energy Vessels

Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) signed a memorandum of understanding with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and Indian...

Galveston LNG Bunker Port Taps NV5 as EPC Contractor

Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC (GLBP) has selected NV5 LNG Engineering Services, Inc. (NV5 LNG) as EPC contractor to build its new liquefied...

Security Agency Reports Explosion Near Yemen Coast

An explosion was reported off Yemen’s coast, with the crew confirmed safe. The incident occurred 120 nautical miles east of Aden, according to...

Technological Innovations in Onboard Carbon Capture Systems (OCCS)

China’s first Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS) has been installed on the vessel YUE DIAN 56 by Headway Technology. The system achieves over...

Pioneers Showcase Battery-Powered Inland Shipping

Battery-electric inland shipping is being scaled up through a collaboration that shares costs, risks and knowledge. The initiative demonstrates that zero-emission sailing is...

Global Container Trade Holds Strong as Chinese Exports Drive Growth

Chinese Exports Continue to Support Emerging Market Trade. Q2 Mainlane Volumes Grow 4.9%, Following Strong Q1 Expansion. Asia-Europe and Transatlantic Routes Remain Healthy;...