Shipping Industry Risks as Port Fees Become Pawn in US-China Trade War
The shipping industry has experienced a temporary reprieve with the announced suspension of US and Chinese port fees, though the official implementation still awaits...
Newlight Hydrogen Retrofit Package Completes FAT, Ready for Commercial Ship Installation
The successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for Newlight's hydrogen retrofit package represents a critical advancement for the maritime industry, moving the...
VLCC Market Momentum Sustained by US Sanctions and Regulatory Shifts on Russian Crude
The market for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) has recently experienced a strong surge, driven by geopolitical volatility and regulatory changes. This strength has...
Refining Disruptions and Pre-Sanction Rush Drive Record Russian Crude Export Surge
Russia's seaborne crude oil exports reached a record high in October, while exports of petroleum products remained close to their lowest levels in recent...
Why Cyber Insurance is Critical: Mitigating Massive Costs in a Growing Era of Sophisticated...
Losing cyber risk insurance can lead to devastating financial and operational consequences, as demonstrated by the cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) earlier this...
2026 A Turning Point For Shippers As Freight Market Shifts In Their Favor
After enduring a turbulent 2024 and 2025 marked by trade wars and geopolitical conflicts, global shippers are finally seeing positive signs for 2026. According...
CMA CGM Strengthens French Maritime Power With Ten New Eco-Efficient Mega Vessels
CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and CEO, Rodolphe Saadé, has announced a major step forward in France’s maritime industry with the addition of ten new...
China–Iran Oil-for-Weapons Trade Loop: Rising Risks For Global Maritime Security
Dryad Global’s new report, “The China–Iran Oil-for-Weapons Trade Loop: Entities, Sanctions, and Implications for Proxy Warfare,” uncovers how China and Iran’s growing cooperation is...
CMMI Launches Nautonomy Ltd Pioneering Autonomous Maritime Innovation In Cyprus
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) has achieved a major milestone with the launch of its first spinout company, Nautonomy Ltd. This new...
HTM Launches First ‘Ultra-Spec’ Tanker To Drive Cleaner Marine Fuel Solutions
Hercules Tanker Management (HTM) has marked a major milestone in sustainable shipping with the launch of HTM Harriet, the first vessel in its revolutionary...




















