Mukran LNG Terminal Proves Pivotal for German Energy Supply, Despite FSRU Contract Termination

Deutsche ReGas, Germany's private operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, has announced a significant milestone at its "Deutsche Ostsee" energy terminal in Mukran,...

Will West Africa’s Wet Season Sink Capesize Demand?

Bauxite exports from Guinea surged 37% year-on-year in 2025, overtaking coal as the second-largest capesize cargo after iron ore. Seasonal monsoon rains may...

Sudan’s Oil Export Recovery Supports Aframax Demand Amid Mixed Tanker Market Trends

Sudanese crude exports have rebounded to 11 million barrels in June after disruptions caused by civil conflict, supporting Aframax and Suezmax demand. VLCC...

Ships Found to Release Surprising Levels of Methane Emissions

Researchers found ship passages cause methane emissions up to 20 times higher in shipping lanes than in undisturbed waters. These emissions are unrelated...

Europort 2025 Unites Global Maritime Leaders to Lead a Sustainable Future

Europort 2025 will focus on Energy Transition, Digitalisation, Ship Finance, and Human Capital to shape the future of maritime operations. The event will...

Lessons Learned: Serious Hand Injury During Routine Capstan Maintenance Task

This incident report is based on a safety flash published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), detailing a Lost Time Injury (LTI) that...

TMC Compressors Secures Contract for COSCO-Built Shuttle Tankers

TMC Compressors will supply marine compressed air systems for three shuttle tankers built by COSCO Zhoushan for KNOT. Each Suezmax DP2 tanker, with...

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Completes Full Acquisition of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING has acquired full ownership of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding as of June 30, 2025. The acquired company has been renamed TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS...

Asia–Europe Shipping Rates Surpass U.S. Routes for the First Time in 2025

For the first time in 2025, shipping a 40ft container from Asia to North Europe has become costlier than to the U.S. West...

ReCAAP ISC Issues Alert As Sea Robbery Surges In Singapore Strait

The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC) has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise...