From Paradise to Pandemic: Cruise Vacation Marred by ‘Mystery’ Illness

What was meant to be a relaxing luxury cruise quickly turned into a health emergency after more than 140 people on board fell ill...

Baltic Exchange Launches 2025 Global Shipping Hub Rankings

The Baltic Exchange has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) during the China Maritime Day Forum...

Blank Sailings Drop but Overcapacity Keeps Rates Under Pressure

Global Container Market Volatile as US Imports Slow. Transpacific Demand Weakens, Freight Rates Fall 5%. Drewry Index Slides 3% Amid Persistent Overcapacity. The global...

Suez Canal Revenues Fall 63%, IMF Forecasts Further Decline

Egypt Loses $6 Billion as Red Sea Crisis Cuts Canal Traffic. IMF Warns of Further Revenue Drop for Egypt’s Suez Canal. Ship Rerouting...

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship ‘FWN Adriatic’ in Port of Antwerp, Prompting Safety Alerts

A fire erupted on a cargo vessel docked near Antwerp’s Noordkasteel bridge on 16 July, producing heavy smoke and prompting emergency alerts to...

Yang Ming Rolls Out LNG Dual‑Fuel Orders in Partnership with Hanwha Ocean

Yang Ming has approved the construction of seven 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships from Hanwha Ocean, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2029. ...

Analysts Predict Container Shipping Overcapacity to Persist Until 2028

Liner overcapacity is expected to average 27% through 2028, driven by heavy newbuilding orders and a sharp decline in vessel demolition. Smaller vessels—particularly...

Bahamas Maritime Authority Flags Sanctions Risks for Ships Linked to Russia

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) warns that Bahamian-flagged vessels linked to Russian ownership, trade, or financing risk removal from its ship registry if...

ICS Calls for Clearer Rules and Incentives in IMO’s Net-Zero Strategy

The IMO has agreed to the first global emissions pricing system for international shipping under the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). ICS fully supports the...

India Targets Leadership in Green Marine Fuel to Meet Rising Global Shipping Demand

Green methanol and ammonia are emerging as key transition fuels for shipping, with methanol gaining early adoption due to ease of use and...