Greener Routes or Red Flags? The Truth About Insetting in Maritime

The Baltic Exchange recently highlighted a growing trend in maritime decarbonisation: insetting. As the shipping industry faces mounting pressure to cut emissions, insetting is...

[Watch] Do Captain Go Down with the Ship?

Do Captains Really Go Down with the Ship? Is it a Maritime Myth or Reality? In this video, we explore one of the most enduring maritime...

Ocean Yield Expands LNG Fleet with New Investment

Ocean Yield has announced the acquisition of CapeOmega Gas Transportation AS, securing ownership in ten modern LNG carriers. The deal was made in partnership...

US Container Rates Drop as Tanker Routes Show Mixed Momentum

Flexport says the August deployment is steady at 80% with healthy space. Drewry reports small declines, expects less volatility post-tariff rush. USG–ARA activity...

Iraq Expands Oil Exports as U.S. Tariff Pressure Mounts on India

Iraq holds 19% share in the Gulf crude supply. Basrah port handles 97.5% of Iraqi exports. Iraq targets 6 million bpd by 2029. The...

LNG Spot Rates Rise as LPG Market Holds Firm

US Gulf Routes Record Firm Gains, Especially Long-Haul to Japan. Time Charter Market Eases Despite Spot Market Support. LPG Market Stays Firm Amid...

US Imports Hit by Trade Whiplash Boom-Bust Cycle

Early 2025 Imports Surge as Cargo Front-Loading Drives Artificial Boom. Sharp Declines Follow, With Volumes Falling Below Pre-Pandemic Trends. Volatility Highlights Risks of...

USTR Actions Spark Ship Management Concerns

BIMCO Issues Time Charter Clause, Rules Out SHIPMAN Clause. COFR Registration and Form 1300 at the Core of Proposed Actions. Chinese-Linked ISM Managers...

NCFI Weekly Update: Freight Rates Ease on Europe and Mediterranean Routes

Europe-bound rates slipped by 5.49%, bringing the index to 1,188.69 points. West Mediterranean services recorded a 3.76% decline, reaching 1,278.60 points. East Mediterranean...

Wan Hai Finalizes 13,100 TEU Series, Expands Green Ship Orders Through 2030

Wan Hai Lines has completed its 13,100 TEU containership series, with the final vessel, WAN HAI A20, now delivered. The newbuilds feature fuel-saving...