Panama Issues Strict Compliance Warning on UN Sanctions Against North Korea

Panama has directed all vessels under its registry to strictly adhere to UN Security Council sanctions on North Korea, with violations subject to...

LNG Remains Dominant as Alternative Fuel Orders Increase in July

According to the latest data from DNV's Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, orders for alternative-fuelled vessels showed a slight increase in July 2025, with...

UK Port Freight Statistics for 2024: Short Sea Traffic Holds, Deep Sea Shifts

In 2024, the total amount of international freight moving through ports (both imports and exports) rose by less than 1%, reaching 334.5 million tonnes....

K Line Reports Operating Income Decline Amidst Dry Bulk and Containership Headwinds

K Line has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, revealing a mixed performance across its business segments. While...

Chuo University and NYK Team Up to Find New Medicines from Ship Hulls

Chuo University and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have started a five-year joint research initiative to discover new natural products from marine organisms. The...

Soft Landing for the Car Carrier Market Amid Supply Surge and Lower Rates

The first half of 2025 marked a significant turning point for the car carrier market, which is now normalizing after a period of exceptionally...

Geopolitics and Supply Changes Drive Volatility in the Tanker Market

The global tanker shipping market experienced a busy and volatile first half of 2025, according to Tim Smith of Maritime Strategies International (MSI). A...

Urgent Reforms Needed In Maritime Education To Secure The Future Of Greek Shipping

Despite being a global leader in shipping, Greece is facing an alarming shortage of qualified seafarers. The Columbia Group has raised serious concerns about...

Tariffs, Sanctions, And Submarines Turbulent Tides in Global Shipping And Recycling

The global maritime industry is once again sailing through stormy waters. Recent geopolitical decisions, aggressive sanctions, and market volatility have created ripple effects across...

Yangshan Port Becomes China’s First Multi-Fuel Bunkering Hub For Greener Shipping

Yangshan Port in Shanghai has marked a significant milestone in China's maritime energy transition by becoming the country’s first port to offer bunkering services...