Sharp Rise in Weekly Capacity Volatility Disrupts Asia–Europe Trade

Weekly capacity volatility on Asia–North Europe services more than doubled post-2020, reaching nearly 30%. Asia–Mediterranean trade lanes showed similar volatility increases during the...

PIL Marks Singapore’s Independence with SG60 Container Ship

Pacific International Lines (PIL), Singapore’s home-grown shipping line, proudly commemorates the nation's 60th year of independence with the unveiling of its first SG60 Container...

Xeneta: Will Ocean Freight Rates Sink Back to Pre-Crisis Depths?

Since June 1, 2025, average spot rates for the Transpacific trade route have experienced a substantial decline of 59%, reaching levels not seen since...

New IMO Rules Require Mandatory Reporting of Lost Containers at Sea

Starting 1 January 2026, shipping operators will face stricter reporting obligations under new amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In Class News...

Bridging Oceans: A New Guide for Seafarers and Their Families

New guide helps families better understand and support loved ones at sea. Includes a free illustrated children’s book to help young ones cope...

Mythos AI Launches Pilot-Assist Technology on the Mississippi River

Mythos AI has completed the first installation of its Advanced Pilot Assist System (APAS) on a Southern Devall tow vessel. This milestone marks...

MACS & Stinnes Merge into Transatlantic MPP Powerhouse

MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping GmbH & Co. and HUGO STINNES SCHIFFAHRT GmbH, both providers of Multipurpose (MPP) liner services, announce a merger to form one of...

Asia Shipping Lines Face Earnings Drop as Tariff-Driven Demand Fades

Front-loading of shipments during a tariff reprieve boosted volumes but may now give way to slower trade and rate declines. Overcapacity risks are...

Lessons Learned: Loss of DGPS Signal Leads to Suspension of Certain Offshore Operations

This incident summary is based on a safety alert issued by the Marine Safety Forum concerning the loss of Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)...

Russian Oil Exports Shift as US and EU Tighten Trade Restrictions

Russia’s seaborne crude exports dropped to their lowest level since March, with reduced shipments to China and higher flows to India. EU’s upcoming...