Saudi Arabia Takes Major Leap in Cruise Tourism, Introducing Landmark Regulations

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has recently unveiled the Kingdom's first comprehensive regulatory framework governing cruise ship operations. This landmark move signifies a...

SAAM’s Trapananda, Latin America’s First Electric Tug, Revolutionizes Maritime Sustainability

SAAM, a leading multinational port and logistics company, has marked a significant achievement in maritime sustainability with the christening of the Trapananda, the first...

VARD TO Build Next-Generation Research Vessel For Inkfish in €200 Million Deal

VARD signs contract with Inkfish to build RV6000, one of the world’s most advanced research vessels. Vessel will support global ocean exploration with cutting-edge...

AD Ports Group And Critical Minerals Forum Partner To Strengthen Global Mineral Supply

AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing...

Crowley Launches LNG Ship Tiscapa To Boost U.S.-Caribbean Trade

Crowley’s latest LNG-powered vessel, Tiscapa, has officially entered commercial service, offering faster, more environmentally friendly ocean cargo transport between the United States, the Caribbean,...

From Policy To Practice IMO’s Vision For Maritime Excellence In 2026–2027

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has chosen "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence" as the theme for World Maritime Day 2026 and 2027,...

Panama Canal Restores Full Operations Amid Sustainability Push And Infrastructure Plans

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially restored full operational capacity, maintaining a 50-foot draft through the 2025 dry season — a key recovery...

Transpacific Container Shipping Volatility Follows US Tariff Pause On China

A turbulent sequence of tariff policy changes by the U.S. has triggered significant volatility in Transpacific container shipping, particularly on routes from Asia to...

Global Container Fleet Nears Full Capacity Amidst Geopolitical Strains

As of late June 2025, only 65 container vessels, representing 0.5% of the global fleet, were commercially idle. The majority of idle vessels...

Red Sea on Edge: Shipping Under Siege Amid Rising Attacks

Multiple attacks have sunk two bulk carriers in the Red Sea within a week, causing casualties and kidnappings. Smaller container ships are increasingly...