Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges to Enforce Mandatory MFM Systems in 2026
From January 1, 2026, certified Mass Flow Meter (MFM) systems will be mandatory for bunker deliveries in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges.
Requirements align with...
Interferry Calls for EU–IMO Climate Rule Alignment to Avoid Double Costs
Interferry urges the European Commission to align EU climate rules with the IMO’s Net-Zero framework.
Misalignment between the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and...
Hanwha Ocean Secures $270M Order for Two VLCCs from Oceania
Hanwha Ocean has won a 353.6 billion-won (US$254 million) contract to build two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for a shipowner in the...
Shipping Industry Reduces U.S. Cargo Capacity Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Shipping companies are reducing capacity on East Asia–U.S. routes in response to falling freight rates and weakening cargo demand, reversing earlier expansions made...
Korea and U.S. Partner to Strengthen Shipbuilding Workforce
South Korea's major shipbuilders are expanding their special ship divisions to prepare for deeper collaboration with the U.S. Navy, particularly in the Maintenance,...
Carbon Ridge Launches First Centrifugal Carbon Capture System at Sea
Carbon Ridge has successfully deployed its centrifugal onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) aboard Scorpio Tankers' LR2 product tanker, marking a major milestone in...
Tariff Talks Offer Little Relief as Ocean Freight Rates Continue to Plunge in 2025
Analysts caution that EU-US tariff deals and US-China trade negotiations in Stockholm will not revive weak container shipping demand or stop plummeting freight...
ReCAAP ISC Reports Clean Week for Asian Shipping, Sulu-Celebes Seas See Further Downgrade
Over the past week, from July 22-28, 2025, no incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP...
Recent Rains Boost Rhine Water Levels, Enabling Increased Cargo Capacity
Recent rainfall has led to improved water levels on the River Rhine in Germany, allowing cargo vessels to increase their loads and alleviating some...
India’s Merchant Shipping Bill to Enforce Upfront Disclosure of Maritime Service Charges
In a significant legislative initiative to transform India's maritime logistics, the Merchant Shipping Bill is currently under debate in the Lok Sabha. This bill...
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