Explore how new U.S. maritime fees on Chinese vessels will reshape global shipping routes, costs, and procurement strategies for industry stakeholders.

Introduction: A Perfect Storm for Tanker Owners The global tanker fleet is getting older—and fast. As of 2025, 22% of tankers are over 20 years old, and nearly half of …

Introduction Global freight markets are experiencing significant volatility in late October 2025. Container shipping rates have hit multi-year lows, dry bulk indices show mixed signals, and tanker rates are surging …

Explore the details of the October 2025 LPG tanker explosion in the Gulf of Aden, including rescue efforts, investigations, and regional security implications.

Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionBackground: The IMO’s Carbon Levy ProposalGreece’s Position: Economic Concerns Over Climate ActionIndustry Reactions: Divided Over the Delay✅ Supporters of the Delay:❌ Critics of the Delay:The Role …

Gain essential insights into the 2025 freight market as Q4 unfolds, highlighting trends in container, dry bulk, and tanker segments.

Explore how U.S. export controls on China’s maritime and shipbuilding sectors threaten global trade stability and prompt calls for dialogue.

Explore the rapidly growing maritime cybersecurity market, projected to reach $11.4 billion by 2035, driven by digital transformation and cyber threats.

Discover how Reach Subsea’s Reach Remote 1 USV is revolutionizing offshore operations with its fully remote, autonomous design, which has been approved by DNV.

Discover the U.S.’s bold new strategy to revive its shipbuilding industry, boosting economic resilience and strengthening national security in maritime logistics.

China’s Ministry of Transport introduces retaliatory port fees of RMB 400 per GT for U.S.-linked ships starting October 14, 2025, amid trade disputes.

Discover how the Dutch Coast Guard averted disaster in the North Sea, rescuing a drifting tanker near one of the Netherlands’ largest wind farms during severe weather.

Discover Japan’s groundbreaking Methane Slip Reduction Project, achieving a 98% reduction in methane emissions from LNG ships—transforming maritime decarbonization.

Discover Denmark’s latest measures to protect its marine environment by intensifying inspections on aging vessels in strategic waters, including advanced emission monitoring.

Learn about the recent Gulf of Aden ship attack involving the cargo ship Minervagracht and its tragic consequences amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Discover how GPS jamming in Qatar highlights global maritime security risks and the need for advanced solutions to ensure vessel tracking reliability.

Discover Greece’s €680 million plan to modernize 30 island ports, boosting sustainability, connectivity, and economic growth across the region.

Explore the paradox of record-high U.S. port volumes coinciding with declining shipping rates in 2025. Discover insights into supply, demand, and industry shifts.

The global shipping industry is facing major challenges, including climate change, political tensions, rising costs, and digital risks. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) predicts that maritime …

Explore the latest trends in global shipping fleet growth, scrapping, and sustainability efforts shaping maritime trade in 2024.

Nuclear Propulsion at Sea: ABB and Blykalla Pioneering the Use of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

MTF releases new safety framework for managing EV fire risks on ships, offering best practices for early detection, firefighting, and crew protection.

Discover how Arc and Curtin Maritime’s $160M deal introduces the world’s largest fleet of hybrid-electric tugboats, transforming sustainable port operations.

Concerns About Off-Specification Fuels in Europe, Including Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)

MSC Marie: The Largest RoRo Ship to Pass Through the Panama Canal marks a new chapter in maritime logistics.

World’s Largest Heavy-Lift Jack-Up Vessel Begins Operations: A New Era in Offshore Construction

Construction Begins on World’s First Short-Sea Ammonia-Fueled Containership

United States has reportedly warned several countries to reject a United Nations-backed agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry—or face potential trade tariffs

Expansion of Russian oil exports through the Northern Sea Route: the first delivery to Brunei signifies a strategic shift.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the “Scarlet Ray,” an Israeli-linked oil tanker sailing in the Red Sea near the Saudi Arabian port of Yanbu. The …