SHIPS for America Act Seeks to Revitalize U.S. Maritime Industry

Strategic Commercial Fleet Program Targets 250 U.S.-Flagged Vessels. Legislation Strengthens Cargo Preference and Import Requirements. Shipbuilding Incentives and Tax Benefits Included in New...

Liner Industry Faces Uncertainty as US-China Tariff Situation Unfolds

Shippers Take Cautious Approach as Tariff Impact Looms. Weaker Demand Leads to Service Cancellations on USA-China Routes. Freight Rates See Minor Changes in...

Houthis Halt Vessels at Ras Isa Port

UKMTO has reported a series of alarming incidents in late April and early May, involving vessels anchored off the port of Ras Isa, located...

Shifting to Greener Reefers for a Sustainable Future

Natural Refrigerants Offer Safer and More Sustainable Alternatives. Cold Chain Improvements Could Reduce Energy Use by 20%. Reefer Has a Disproportionate Climate Impact...

Mobile Phone Use Remains a Persistent Safety Risk at Sea

Distraction Has Real Consequences: Lives Lost in Preventable Incidents. The Multitasking Myth: Task Switching Reduces Focus and Safety. Device Use Impairs Reaction Time...

Crew Member Injured During Friendly Arm-Wrestling Match

Medevac Delayed Due to Adverse Weather Conditions. Friendly Competition Leads to Serious Injury. Emergency Response Challenges in Isolated Environments. A recent accident on board...

Suez Canal Transits Stay Low Due to Red Sea Security Risks

Only 647 container ships crossed the Suez Canal between January and April 2025, well below pre-crisis monthly averages. 70.6% of vessels transiting were...

NORDEN Raises Profit Guidance on Strong Vessel Sales

Norden upgrades its full-year 2025 profit guidance to USD 50-130 million and predicts nearly USD 45 million exclusively from the sales of vessels. ...

CSSC Subsidiary Delivers Two OCTOPUS 62 Multi-Purpose Vessels

As part of designing and developing the vessels under the OCTOPUS series, CSSC’s subsidiary delivered two multi-purpose heavy-lift vessels. OCTOPUS product line wraps...

Swire Targets Pacific Islands with Giant Green Leap

Swire Shipping made a voluntary decision to adopt biofuel-powered shipping Collaboration with Argent Energy and BP for sustainability and exploration Added launch of...