5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (225+ words) Alphaliner believes container shipping lines could place orders for ships exceeding the current 24,000-teu capacity record, with a 27,500-teu design potentially emerging in the foreseeable future. The consultancy said rising fuel costs and carbon emissions taxes could strengthen the economic…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (259+ words) Europort 2027 will place maritime resilience, intelligent ships and net-zero shipping at the centre of its programme when the event returns to Rotterdam Ahoy from 2 to 5 November 2027. The 43rd edition of the maritime exhibition will focus on three core themes: Maritime Resilience,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (276+ words) Gard P&I Club has highlighted the risks and commercial considerations for vessels considering southern routes as an alternative to Panama Canal transit restrictions. Recurring drought and lower-than-expected rainfall have prompted the Panama Canal Authority to impose draft limits, reduce…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (725+ words) Credit: Shutterstock Image hereabove is being used for illustration purposes only The global shipbuilding and marine equipment sectors are heading into SMM 2026 (1-4 September) in Hamburg on a strong footing, with newbuilding demand, shipping markets and shipyard activity all showing significant…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (160+ words) MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has begun partially resuming Red Sea operations, including transits through the Suez Canal on selected East-West services, making it the fourth major container carrier to announce a return to the route. The carrier said it had…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (213+ words) The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the week 24-28 August to provide information of the bulk market performance. The period market was active, albeit slightly tempered by the need for first employment, with a modern 82,000-dwt fixed for 2 years…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (515+ words) Above image is used for illustration purposes only / Credit: Shutterstock Tanker sales have jumped 53%, confirming stronger liquidity across global markets, according to the latest weekly market report from Xclusiv Shipbrokers. From a sector perspective, VLCC/ULCCs dominated activity with 83 transactions,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (270+ words) More than 90 seafarers are being held captive aboard six vessels as piracy resurges in the Gulf of Aden, prompting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to call for urgent action by governments and naval forces. Six armed men subsequently boarded the…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (227+ words) The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the week 17-21 August to provide information of the bulk market performance. Period activity improved, with an 81,000-dwt vessel fixing for 8 to 10 months at $19,000, an 82,000-dwt vessel fixing for 5 to 7 months at $17,900, and…...