Manipulation Of AIS Data By Shadow Fleet Tankers
The Automatic Identification System (AIS), which plays a crucial role in maritime safety and transparency, is increasingly being manipulated by shadow fleet tankers. These...
Improper Handling Procedures Lead to Concrete Steel Pipe Damage
In a recent incident documented by the Swedish Club, a shipment of concrete steel pipes suffered significant damage during transit. The root cause was...
Shifts In Greek-Controlled Shipping Fleets Trends In 2025
The Greek shipping industry, a cornerstone of global maritime trade, continues to evolve in 2025. The mid-year figures reveal adjustments in fleet numbers, ownership,...
Zim Flags Weak Transpacific Spot Rates for Remainder of 2025
Zim’s freight rates averaged $2,958 per feu in 2Q25, down 17% vs 1Q25 and 12% year on year.
2Q25 throughput totalled 895,000 teu,...
Coast Guard Detains Ship Captain Suspected of Intoxication
A ship captain was arrested in Seattle after being suspected of operating a container vessel while under the influence of alcohol, reports NBC News.
Containership...
Sea of Japan Becomes New Hotspot for Russian Oil Spoofing
Eleven spoofing incidents captured since December 2024.
All cases involve non-designated shadow fleet vessels.
China the most common destination following spoofing event.
Since December...
Vanguard and CMA CGM Power Maritime Decarbonization
Vanguard Renewables, a leader in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, has announced a new partnership with the CMA CGM Group, one of the world’s...
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has officially set sail from Florida, marking its maiden voyage as the world’s largest cruise ship alongside...
Global Container Port Growth Shows Mixed Regional Results
Djibouti and Qinzhou Lead with Over 40% Expansion.
Tema and Alexandria Emerge as Key African Hubs.
Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Posts Strong Double-Digit Growth.
Container...
LNG Sentiment Firms Slightly as LPG Rates Weaken
174k Vessels Gain While 160k Performance Mixed.
Pacific Routes Provide Modest Support to Earnings.
Houston–Flushing Route Weakened by Softer Atlantic Demand.
The LNG market...