US-China Port Fee Truce: One-Year Suspension Commencing 10 November 2025
In a significant move to strengthen maritime and economic relations, the United States and China have announced a one-year suspension of their respective port...
Children’s Heart Health Safer with Vaccination, Study Confirms
A major UK-wide study has revealed that children and young people who contract COVID‑19 face higher and longer-lasting risks of heart, vascular, and inflammatory...
HMM Leads Three Pilots With DCSA’s Booking & eBL Standards
HMM has completed three industry pilots implementing the Digital Container Shipping Association’s (DCSA) Booking and Bill of Lading standards, working with Genesis, Samsung SDS,...
Stena Line Strengthens Nordic Links with Wasaline Acquisition
In a significant move within the Baltic maritime market, Stena Line has announced the acquisition of Wasaline (operating under NLC Ferry Ab Oy) and...
WinGD Teams Up with Qatar Shipyard for Full Engine Care
WinGD has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions, a leading shipbuilder and repair yard, to expand engine aftercare and...
SeaPort Manatee Sets Cargo Records in Fiscal 2025
SeaPort Manatee has achieved a historic milestone, setting new records for cargo throughput during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The Florida port...
[Watch] Bulkheads in Ships
Bulkheads in ships are upright walls within the hull of a ship with the purpose to increase the structural rigidity of the vessel and...
U.S.–China Truce Revives Soybean Trade and Lifts Shipping Sentiment
Agriculture benefits as China returns to the U.S. soybean market after months-long halt.
Shipments to resume immediately, easing pressure on American farmers.
Soybean...
Global Dry Bulk Fleet Grows as Deliveries Outpace Demolition in 2025
Fleet growth continues as newbuild deliveries outpace demolitions
Supramax, Handysize, and Panamax segments dominate global fleet composition
Demolition remains critically low at just...
Grounded Bulk Carrier Refloated Safely Near Dung Quat Port
Vessel carrying 174,790 tonnes of iron ore loses control while waiting to berth.
Anchor drag in heavy weather led to loss of control...


















