US Shipbuilding Faces Hurdles Amid LNGC Demand

USTR mandate requires 1% of US LNG exports to use US-built LNG carriers (LNGCs) from 2028, rising to 15% by 2047, but feasibility...

SC Ports Welcomes 2025-2026 Port Ambassador Class

30 South Carolina professionals have been selected for the 2025-2026 Port Ambassador program. The nine-month program offers firsthand exposure to SC Ports’ operations,...

Intra-Asia Container Market Update – 31 August 2025

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) fell 2% in the second half of August, reaching $582 per 40ft container.The index is now 35% lower year-on-year,...

Tanker Market Weekly Update – August 28, 2025

Cascading regulatory costs continue to weigh on the shipping industry, with IMO, EU, and regional rules raising compliance expenses. Crude and product tanker...

Lessons Learned: Cargo Vessel Steering Failure Results in Contact with Moored Ship

This report, based on findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), summarizes a marine collision involving a cargo vessel that lost steering control...

Port of Auckland Sees 5% Volume Increase, Plans Major Infrastructure Investments

Port of Auckland posted a record UNPAT of $85.4 million, up 55% from the previous year. Container volumes rose 5%, reflecting improved efficiency...

U.S. Maritime Infrastructure Gains $679 Million from Wind Project Cuts

$679 million in funding for 12 offshore wind projects has been withdrawn and redirected. Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind faced the largest cut, losing...

Alphaliner Reports 2.8 Mteu Net Addition to Container Fleet Since 2024

The container ship orderbook has exceeded the 2008 record, reaching over 7.19 Mteu. Since mid-2024, nearly 600 newbuildings have been contracted, adding around...

Tanker Market Weekly Update Mixed Trends Across Vessel Segments

The tanker market showed a mixed performance this week, with steady gains in some clean product segments, slight corrections in others, and diverging trends...

Dry Bulk Market Weekly Update Mixed Sentiment Across Sectors

The dry bulk market showed a varied performance this week, with some segments seeing steady gains while others softened under midweek pressure. Strong miner...