COSCO Reaffirms Service Reliability Amid New U.S. Port Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative announced that new port service fees will apply to Chinese operators, shipowners, and vessels built in China starting October...
Lessons Learned: Cargo Pump Shutdown Linked to Vibration Fatigue
An incident involving an uncoordinated emergency shutdown during tanker cargo operations was reported and analyzed by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association).
What Happened
During cargo discharging...
Drewry Maritime Equity Indices Show Mixed Weekly Gains
Drewry Port Equity Index rose 0.4% WoW, with regional operators leading gains.
Container Equity Index matched the S&P 500 with a 1.6% weekly...
U.S. LNG Industry Awaits Policy Changes on Shipbuilding Mandate
The Trump administration is reviewing LNG export rules requiring U.S.-built vessels.
Industry groups warn the mandate would raise costs and hurt U.S. competitiveness.
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Pronav Marks Milestone by Adding FSRU to Its LNG Management Portfolio
BSM, through its LNG unit Pronav, has taken on the technical management of its first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).
The 2019-built...
Cyprus Shipping Chamber Seeks Clarity on New Green Rules
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has voiced concerns about a proposed bill that aims to strengthen rules for sustainable fuels in the transport sector. The...
Arctic Salvage Underway for Stranded Cargo Ship
A Dutch cargo vessel remains aground in a remote Arctic location more than ten days after it ran onto a shoal. The incident occurred...
High Sulfur Fuel Oil Drives Demand in Jebel Ali
Bunker fuel demand at Jebel Ali in Dubai has shown signs of recovery in August after a summer slowdown. Market sources indicate a steady...
MaritimeTwin Project Launched to Decarbonize UK Shipping
Funding from the UK Government’s SEEDS program has been secured by CGI for a new initiative called MaritimeTwin. This project aims to use a...
Econowind and Nissen Kaiun Partner for Sustainable Shipping
Japanese company Nissen Kaiun has purchased a stake in the Dutch firm Econowind. This partnership aims to promote the use of wind-assisted shipping technology...





















