US Coast Guard Issues New Risk-Based Guidelines for LNG and Alternative Fuel Bunkering

New USCG Policy Letter No. 01-25 establishes a unified risk assessment framework for bunkering LNG and alternative marine fuels in U.S. waters. Fuel...

Panama Bunker Fuel Sales Fall Over 11% in July Amid Weaker Demand

Total bunker fuel sales at Panama dropped 11.3% year-on-year in July 2025, totaling 387,152 metric tonnes. The Pacific side accounted for the majority...

AD Ports Group’s Strategic Flexibility Fuels Growth Amid Geopolitical and Trade Disruptions

AD Ports Group has stated that disruptions in Red Sea shipping due to the Israel-Hamas conflict are likely to continue into 2026. However, the...

China’s Domestic Bunker Fuel Demand Shrinks as Bad Weather Suspends Port Operations

China's bunker fuel market experienced a decline in both sales and production in July 2025, influenced by a combination of weak demand, seasonal factors,...

West Coast Ports Smash Records as Shippers Rush Ahead of Trump Tariffs

Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach both set all-time July records, driven by importers rushing cargo ahead of tariff hikes. ...

Capesize Rates Climb to $30,000/Day as Record Brazilian Iron Ore Exports Tighten Tonnage

The Capesize freight market is showing signs of strength, largely driven by a significant increase in Brazilian iron ore shipments. In July 2025, volumes...

India Transitions from Iron Ore Exporter to Importer, Driven by Evolving Steel Production Methods

In the first half of 2025, India's iron ore trade patterns underwent a significant shift, driven by robust domestic steel demand and a change...

Japan’s Decarbonization Push: All-Electric Tugboat Marks Major Step in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions

In a significant step toward maritime decarbonization, Tokyo Kisen and Marindows have launched what is being called Japan's "first" project to develop a pure...

The Split-Second Gap: How Vedanta Helps Us Rewire Our Reactions and Redefine Ourselves

The Two Seconds That Changed Arjun’s Life The Trigger It’s Friday evening. Arjun walks into the office pantry, still nursing a headache from back-to-back meetings. His...

Hapag-Lloyd Reports Strong Transport Volume Growth Amid Market Volatility

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first half of 2025 with solid operational results, driven by an 11% rise in transport volumes despite geopolitical uncertainty, volatile freight...