Global Bunker Prices Fall and Scrubber Spread Narrows in Volatile Market

Global bunker fuel indices showed a moderate decline in Week 29, while price spreads and market differentials indicated continued market volatility and an...

Lessons Learned: Shallow Waters and Tug Constraints Complicate Vessel Berthing

This incident, reported by The Nautical Institute, involved a cargo vessel making a berthing approach in a challenging location. The event highlights the operational...

Vigor–Saronic Partnership Targets Scalable Development of Maritime Autonomous Capabilities

Vigor and Saronic have partnered to accelerate the development and delivery of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) for defense and commercial use. The collaboration...

EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan Must Support Shipping’s Net-Zero Transition

The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform supports the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and urges the EU to align its climate policies accordingly. It calls for...

Shipping’s New Net Zero Framework and the Road Ahead

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a Net Zero Framework anchored by a Global Fuel Standard (GFS), aiming to significantly reduce...

Wuhu Shipyard Begins Building 38,000 dwt Tanker for Stolt Tankers

Wuhu Shipyard has begun construction on the first of six 38,000 dwt stainless steel tankers for Stolt Tankers. The vessels, designed for fuel...

2024–2025 Bulk Carrier Report Reviews Fleet and Regulatory Progress

The bulk carrier fleet continues to grow, with steady vessel performance despite volatility in the Baltic Dry Index. INTERCARGO-entered ships consistently outperform industry...

Q3 2025 Shipping Outlook Shows Industry Strains from Geopolitical and Economic Pressures

The Q3 2025 Shipping Market Outlook reflects the impact of geopolitical flashpoints, energy sanctions, and economic uncertainty—especially surrounding China—on all major shipping sectors. ...

Seatrium Secures $400M Sustainability-Linked Loan from UOB

Seatrium Financial Services, a subsidiary of Seatrium Limited, has secured a US$400 million Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility from UOB. The facility aligns with...

Chinese Shipyards Face Headwinds: Market Share Plummets to 52% as US Port Fees Loom

In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week," BIMCO's Shipping Analysis Manager Filipe Gouveia delves into the evolving landscape of Chinese shipyards' market share...