New Maritime Players Surge as we near 2026
Heading into 2026, ship ownership isn’t just for salty old operators and generational maritime dynasties. The wheelhouse is getting crowded and the newcomers aren’t who you’d expect. From electric vehicle giants securing their own...
The Top 5 Ship Buyers in 2025 & 5 Newcomers Who may Surprise You
In a year defined by volatility, environmental pressure, and shifting trade routes, ship buying activity has revealed both expected power players and surprising new contenders. Some names continue to dominate by sheer fleet size,...
2030 vs. 2050: Maritime Decarbonization Goals Explained Without the Jargon
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set bold climate targets for 2030 and 2050, but the path to compliance is anything but straightforward. Between tightening regulations, new technologies, and economic pressures, many shipowners are...
15 Things Shipowners Need to Know About Underwater Maintenance (But Usually Don’t)
What’s quietly costing shipowners millions in fuel, dragging down CII scores, and slipping past routine inspections? It’s not a failed engine or a missed charter, it’s what’s growing beneath the waterline. From barnacles to...
Rust and Riches
A forgotten ship. A hidden room. And some silly words that could change everything. Ship Universe Note This post is part of our Wednesday ShipLog Stories series at Ship Universe We spotlight the human...
EEXI vs. CII Made Simple: The Easy 2025 Breakdown for Shipowners
Two of the most important decarbonization rules in global shipping, EEXI and CII, are creating confusion across the industry. Many shipowners are unsure how the rules differ or what actions are required to stay...
12 Ports That Are Winning the Post-Pandemic Trade Race
The chaos of the pandemic exposed which ports could adapt, invest, and lead under pressure. In 2025, a handful of seaports aren’t just back to normal, they’re setting the new global standard with record...
Which Maritime Sectors Feel Like They Are Drowning in Regulation… and Which ones Don’t?
To some in the industry, it may feel like everyone’s drowning in regulation, no matter the vessel or mission. Whether you’re pushing containers across oceans, navigating cruise compliance, or managing a naval fleet, the...
Deck 7: Ignition Point
Aboard a RoRo ship in the mid-Atlantic, a single electric vehicle ignites deep in the cargo deck, triggering a race against time as the crew battles a spreading fire that no standard system can...
12 Unseen Costs in Maritime Logistics That Are Quietly Growing
Global maritime logistics has always run on a complex mix of visible and hidden expenses, but in 2025, the balance is shifting. While fuel prices and freight rates dominate headlines, a growing number of...
Key Strategies to Cut Crew Costs Without Cutting Corners
Crew costs remain one of the largest and most complex expenses for shipowners and fleet managers. But slashing headcount or cutting corners isn’t always the answer. It’s also increasingly risky in today’s regulatory and...
Emerging Maritime Supply Chain Disruptions in 2025-2026
Global shipping is once again entering turbulent waters, not from storms alone, but from a growing web of evolving risks that threaten to reshape maritime supply chains in 2025 and beyond. From Red Sea...
Ship Demand 2025: Global Outlook by Vessel Type
In 2025, global ship demand reflects a complex and completive environment where not all vessel types are sharing the same momentum. While offshore support vessels are thriving amid rising energy investments, container ships are...
15 Major Shipping Incidents in H1 2025
From blazing vehicle carriers in the Pacific to oil tanker collisions in geopolitically tense waters, the first half of 2025 has tested the global shipping industry’s resilience. As maritime trade volumes continue to surge,...
ShipLog Story: Shadow in the Bab el-Mandeb (Part 2)
This is entry is a continuation from Shadow: In the El-Mandeb Part 1 Ship Universe Note This post is part of our Wednesday ShipLog Stories series at Ship Universe We spotlight the human side...
Used Ships vs. Newbuilds: What Are Shipowners Really Choosing in 2025?
The maritime landscape sits at a pivotal crossroads. Used-ship prices are soaring, driven by intense demand from owners needing immediate tonnage and limited newbuild slots. Meanwhile, newbuilding costs remain at record highs, about $90 million...
If the Strait of Hormuz Closes, Who Wins?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be a completive and destabilizing blow to global trade. The maritime shipping industry, in particular, relies on this narrow passage to move nearly a fifth of...
Maritime Shipping Myths Costing Owners Millions
In an industry where margins are tight and risks are global, many shipowners still operate under assumptions that no longer hold water. Outdated beliefs about vessel performance, compliance, maintenance, and financing can quietly drain...
The Top 8 Regions Driving Up War Risk Premiums in 2025
War risk insurance has moved from the fine print to the frontline, especially as tensions heat up between Israel and Iran. Strategic choke points like the Strait of Hormuz are not just geopolitical flashpoints;...
ShipLog Story: Shadow in the Bab el-Mandeb
One man adrift. One ship off course. In one of the world’s most watched waterways, a quiet rescue turns into something no one expected. Ship Universe Note This post is part of our Wednesday...