US Container Port Volumes Rise Slightly Amid Import-Export Imbalance In H1 2025

During the first half of 2025, container volumes at the nine largest US ports recorded modest growth, shaped largely by fluctuating tariffs and shifting...

RMI Outlines Requirements For Its Vessels When Operating in PSSAs

The world's oceans are rich in biodiversity and play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. However, increasing maritime traffic poses serious risks...

NYK Names Dual-Fuel VLGC “Luna Pathfinder” for Global LPG Transport

NYK’s sixth dual-fuel VLGC Luna Pathfinder was officially named at Kawasaki Heavy Industries on August 5. The vessel will be chartered by Astomos...

Lessons Learned: Failure to Verify Bunkering Quantity Leads to Major Fuel Spill

This internal summary is based on a report issued by the Hong Kong Marine Department (Information Note No. 34/2025). It addresses an oil spill...

Bunker Market Sees Declining Differentials Amid Rising VLSFO Quality Concerns

Scrubber spread indices continued to fall across major ports, keeping VLSFO more cost-effective than HSFO with scrubber systems. Floating LNG terminals are expanding...

Mawani and Petrotank to Build Refuelling Hub at Yanbu Port

New Bunkering Centre Planned at King Fahad Industrial Port. Saudi Ports Push Logistics Growth with Fuel Infrastructure Upgrade. Yanbu Port to Host Integrated...

Maersk Posts USD 845 Million EBIT in Q2, Lifts 2025 Outlook

Maersk recorded USD 845 million in EBIT for Q2 2025, with revenue up 2.8% year-over-year. Ocean volumes grew 4.2%, led by strong exports...

Tanker Market Sees Mixed Fortunes and Broad Asset Correction

Suezmax Rates Rise but Annual Averages Drop. Aframax and LR2 Segments Face Earnings Slide. MR Tankers Show Regional Performance Split. Xclusiv Shipbrokers’ latest report...

AAA Raises Concerns Over GPS Spoofing Cover

  Vessel Grounding Claims Complicated by Cyber Exclusions. Cyber Clauses Like LMA5403 Create Legal Uncertainty in H&M Cover. GPS Spoofing Poses Rising Risk to...

HOCC Sanctions 64 Firms Over Israeli Blockade Breaches

Shipping Companies Banned from Red Sea for Violating Blockade. HOCC Targets Fleets Linked to Israeli Port Calls. Yemeni Forces Warn of Action Against...