CENTCOM: Iran’s Seizure of Tanker Violates International Law

The 21-member crew of a seized tanker have been reported safe following their capture by Iranian forces, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) highlighting...

Portuguese Port Strikes May Cause Delays and Disruptions

Potential strikes in November-December at Portugal ports could cause delays for vessels calling there and disrupt operations, reports Safety4sea. Port administration strikes halt ship operations The...

[Podcast] Updates on the Work Around IMO’s Net Zero Framework

In this episode of Maritime Impact, host Eirik Nyhus unpacks the unexpected outcome of the latest IMO MEPC meeting, and explores why key decisions...

Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China

Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred Chinese shipyard for a new round of containership construction, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships from...

AD Ports, CMA CGM Sign $115M Expansion Plan for Khalifa Terminal

AD Ports Group has signed a significant agreement with the CMA CGM Group to expand their jointly operated container terminal at Khalifa Port. The move...

Global Shipping Trends: Port Congestion and Freight Rate Declines Mark Week 46

As we move into Week 46 of 2025, the container shipping market is experiencing notable shifts, with a decrease in freight rates, ongoing port...

Hai An Strengthens Fleet with Order for Four 7,100 TEU Vessels

Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has taken a significant step to expand its fleet, placing an order for up to four of its...

Streamlining Container Trade: DCSA’s New Identity Exchange Enhances Digital Verification

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has introduced Identity Exchange, a digital solution aimed at simplifying and strengthening business identity verification across the shipping...

Seafarer Welfare Boosted as UK Reaffirms National Support Through MoU Renewal

Ship Management International reports that the UK has strengthened its commitment to supporting seafarers and fishers with the renewal of the formal agreement between...

Suez Canal Authority Pushes for Red Sea Comeback as Shipping Stability Improves

gCaptain reports that the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is stepping up efforts to restore high-capacity shipping traffic through the canal, following noticeably improved security...