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The shipping industry's port cost management remains largely manual, contrasting with its digital advances in other operational areas
Venezuelan dirty petroleum exports surged in early 2026, driven by geopolitical shifts and a US-led blockade on sanctioned tankers.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse underscores marine insurance challenges, exacerbated by 'dark fleets' operating without AIS.
Vessels in the Mediterranean Emission Control Area must now comply with MARPOL Annex VI sulphur requirements, impacting operations
NorthStandard's online ECDIS Training Assessment tool has proven effective in improving bridge team navigation safety.
ABS points out that shipping's complexity is outpacing its absorption capacity, leading to a gap between technical and operational viability
Korean shipyards are expanding their high-value vessel orders to include VLGCs and VLACs due to rising LPG demand.
Global shipping's resilience is increasingly fragile, requiring international cooperation to tackle mounting risks, officials warned.
Maritime training must adapt to digital operations, with human-centric simulation crucial for safety and competence.
A US maritime group is campaigning to end the 150-day Jones Act waiver, arguing it harms domestic jobs and shipbuilding
Vietnam's seaports and inland waterways saw a 15% rise in cargo throughput in early 2026, driven by administrative reforms
India's crude oil imports rose 11% in May, hitting 5 million barrels per day, largely due to increased supplies from Russia and Venezuela
Geopolitical events are causing significant volatility in grain and fertilizer markets, impacting trade routes and supply chains.
China's manufacturing activity weakened in May due to holiday disruptions and rising input costs, with the PMI falling to 50.0
A potential US-Iran deal, even if it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, is unlikely to prompt immediate central bank policy shifts
Third-party ship management offers specialized expertise and operational efficiencies, addressing owner concerns about control.
The US Navy is evaluating four distinct fleet design proposals to shape its future naval strategy and procurement.
The Port of Itajaí will remove a 133-year-old shipwreck to facilitate dredging and deepen its navigation channels
Animal welfare organizations are intensifying efforts to ban live animal exports by sea after an Iranian attack disrupted shipments
JP Morgan affiliates are reportedly investing over $660 million in five new tanker and gas carrier vessels from Samsung Heavy Industries
BW LPG has ordered eight new very large gas carriers from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for $940 million.
The Drewry WCI increased 3% to US$2,800 per 40ft container, driven by early peak season demand and carrier strategies
Aderco's new 2055G+ program combines fuel treatment, emissions data, and carbon credits for maritime decarbonization.
Oman has issued a navigation warning after a suspected floating mine was sighted near the Strait of Hormuz
Two open-hatch bulk carriers are being converted into container ships to capitalize on high charter rates and strong demand
Thousands of Mexican truck drivers lost their U.S. visas due to cabotage violations, affecting cross-border freight.
MSC will incorporate Napier, New Zealand, into its Eagle service rotation linking the US East Coast with Australia and New Zealand.
Samskip is adding Sweden's Halmstad port to its Europe-Iceland Blue service from September, expanding its Scandinavian network
Ocean freight rates are climbing, influenced by higher costs and ongoing transit delays, ahead of the upcoming peak season.
The Port of Galveston has established a college endowment to fund scholarships for maritime and trade students.
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