China–U.S Container Freight Rates Decline as Market Reverts to Pre-Tariff Levels

Freight rates from China to the U.S. have returned to pre-tariff levels. Overcapacity, weak demand, and blank sailings are key contributors to the...

PowerAlign by Cavotec Delivers Flexible Shore Power for Terminals

Cavotec has launched PowerAlign, a modular and mobile shore power solution for container terminals. The system occupies less than 3.5 m² and keeps the...

Iraq Ramps Up Oil Shipments, Signaling Stronger Production Push

Iraq plans to significantly raise exports of destination-free Basrah Medium crude in August, adding up to 4 million extra barrels. The increase aligns...

Unpaid Taxes and Houthi Threats Drive Port of Eilat to Bankruptcy, Forcing Imminent Closure

Israel's only southern seaport, the Port of Eilat, is set to cease all commercial operations from July 20, 2025. This critical decision stems from...

Russia Continues Arctic LNG 2 Exports with Sanctioned Vessels

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel, the Voskhod, which is subject to U.S. sanctions, has recently docked at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant. This...

Capesize Dominates Dry Bulk Freight Gains, Panamax and Ultramax Markets Show Signs of Stabilizing

The dry bulk shipping market witnessed a dynamic week, with Capesize vessels leading a robust rally, while Panamax and Ultramax/Supramax segments experienced more mixed...

VLCC and Suezmax Rates See Welcome Upturn, Bolstering Crude Tanker Earnings

Last week has brought a positive shift in the LR2 (Long Range 2) tanker freight market in the Middle East Gulf (MEG), with rates...

Combating Cargo Abandonment: How Operators Can Identify Risks, Vet Clients, and Act Swiftly

Abandoned cargo poses a persistent and costly challenge for transport and logistics operators globally. These issues arise from various factors, including commercial disputes, consignee...

Europe’s Busiest Cruise Port Barcelona to Scale Back Amid Overtourism Concerns

The Port of Barcelona, currently recognized as Europe's busiest cruise port, is set to scale back its passenger terminal capacity significantly by 2030. This...

60-Year-Old Farmer Builds Submarine by Hand

Zhang Shengwu, a 60-year-old farmer from Maanshan, Anhui province, has stunned many by single-handedly building a functional submarine named Big Black Fish. His journey from...