News Flash
Second Edition of ‘Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases’ Published
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the Society of...
Read More
Asia Fuel Oil: Market structure softens; regional supply stays ample
The market structure for fuel oil softened in Asia on Tuesday, with prompt intermonth spreads for both high sulphur fuel...
Read More
Chinese shipping firm places record order for grain transport vessels
Cosco Shipping Bulk Co Ltd placed an order for 15 multipurpose grain transport ships on Oct 16, marking the largest...
Read More
China gets tenth cargo from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 despite sanctions
China has received a tenth cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, LSEG and Kpler...
Read More
Daikin Reefer unveils Planexia – a new era of telematics
Daikin Reefer today announces the launch of Planexia, its advanced and innovative telematics brand, designed to bring practical value and...
Read More
US, China port tariffs lend extra boost to VLCC freight rates
VLCC freight rates have surged as the onset of US and China port tariffs, with accompanying extra costs and fleet...
Read More
New study reveals Korean and Chinese financiers and major European banks could be most exposed to climate risks in shipping
A substantial portion of ship financing is tied to fossil fuel carriers that face risks of stranding in the global...
Read More
DNV: Nuclear Propulsion Is A Viable Solution For Maritime Decarbonization
According to a new paper by DNV, shifting environmental requirements are reigniting interest in nuclear propulsion as a long-term solution...
Read More
Dry Bulk Second-Hand Sales on the Rise
The dry bulk market second-hand market was quite active last week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that...
Read More
Cyprus Maritime 2025: Strengthening Greece–Cyprus Cooperation in Shipping and Advancing Shipbroking Education
Mr. John N. Cotzias, President of the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA), met with Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister of...
Read More
Maritime Beyond Methane (MARBEM) partner responds to IMO decision to delay Net-Zero Framework vote
In response to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) member vote on October 17 which saw a delay in adopting the...
Read More
ABS Scales Cutting-Edge Immersive Maritime Training with Strategic Acquisition of MetaSHIP from Orka Informatics
In a landmark deal to deliver immersive, next-generation training at scale to the maritime industry, ABS has signed an agreement...
Read More
Tax sops for ships under Omani flag to boost marine transport
The Tax Authority has announced the suspension of the imposition of withholding tax on service contracts provided on board ships...
Read More
“Disgraceful”: IMO Misses Boat on Tackling Shipping’s Contribution to Climate Change
The International Maritime Organization failed to adopt the world’s first-ever global, legally binding carbon price—postponing for a year a vote...
Read More
INTERTANKO to continue its focus on practical pathways in the absence of an agreement at IMO
After an intense week ending in a vote, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Net Zero Framework was adjourned for the...
Read More
NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution
As a special meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (IMO, MEPC/ES.2) closes in London, the Clean...
Read More
IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to adjourn the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which...
Read More
Navigating China’s new tonnage tariffs on US-linked shipping
News of China’s recent retaliatory tonnage charges on US-linked vessels has spread through the shipping market like wildfire, marking a...
Read More
VLCCs The Most Exposed from China’s Port Fees
Trade flows are bound to be disrupted from the spillover of trade tensions in the shipping market. In its latest...
Read More
ClassNK to class Japan’s first hydrogen fueled tugboat TEN-OH built by TSUNEISHI
ClassNK has added Japan’s first hydrogen-fueled tugboat TEN-OH to its register, which is built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. This...
Read More




