Dry Bulk Capesize Leads, Tankers Diverge, and US Trade Actions Add New Uncertainty

For the past decade, China has been the undisputed engine of global oil demand growth, accounting for a staggering 60% of the worldwide increase....

South Korea’s First Real-World Onboard Carbon Capture Trial by SHI Consortium

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), in collaboration with HMM, Panasia, and Korea Register (KR), has successfully demonstrated an onboard carbon capture and storage system (OCCS),...

Geopolitical Moves and US Maritime Action Plan Inject New Dynamics into Dry Bulk Shipping

The dry bulk shipping market, despite its inherent volatility, continues to be a crucial artery for global commodities. At the end of 2024, the...

GreenVoyage2050 and International PtX Hub Equip Trainers for Maritime’s Low-Carbon Future

The joint Training-of-Trainers course on renewable Power-to-X (PtX) fuels for shipping, conducted by IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme and the German development agency GIZ’s International PtX...

Port of Oakland Sees Significant June Dip Driven by Softening Demand

The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in container volume in June 2025, a trend attributed by port officials to a broader "market recalibration"...

What’s Behind China’s Declining Shipbuilding Dominance?

China’s share of global shipbuilding orders dropped significantly in the first half of 2025, narrowing the gap with South Korea. Geopolitical factors and...

Lessons Learned: Towing Vessel Collision Caused by Pilot Distraction and Fatigue on Mississippi River

This summary is based on an investigation report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding a marine casualty that occurred on April 17,...

Columbia Group and Insight Launch Strategic Alliance to Drive Maritime Digital Transformation

Columbia Group has partnered with Insight to accelerate digital innovation across the maritime industry through a joint venture model. SmartSea Limited will be...

EU and IMO Implement Carbon Pricing Measures to Support Maritime Decarbonization

The EU has expanded its Emissions Trading System to cover large vessels, aiming for full implementation by 2027. The IMO plans to introduce...

ZEPA Expands Alliance to Accelerate Global Port Decarbonisation with New Industry Leaders

ZEPA welcomes Ampcontrol, Kalmar, and PSA Antwerp to its growing alliance, reinforcing its commitment to battery-electric container handling equipment (BE-CHE) adoption and zero-emission...