Category: Industry Trends

LNG shipping is under heavy pressure. Freight earnings have collapsed, new tonnage is flooding the market, and regulators are adding new cost layers. Yet, opportunities still exist for owners who position wisely. This report...

The U.S. has long been the beating heart of global container demand, but that rhythm is slowing. Imports into American ports have dipped sharply in recent months, with forecasts warning of deeper contractions ahead....

Freight rates are tumbling again, leaving shipowners, brokers, and cargo shippers asking the same question: why now? The easy answer is “demand is weak,” but the reality is more complicated. Global utilization numbers show...

For more than a century, bunkering has been a business built on paperwork, manual checks, and trust at the dockside. Today, that picture is changing rapidly. Digital systems are transforming how fuel is bought,...

India has set its sights on nothing less than a maritime transformation. With new legislation, modernized ports, and a bold roadmap stretching to 2047, the 100th anniversary of its independence, the country is positioning...

The maritime industry is standing at the edge of its biggest transformation since the shift from sail to steam. In 2026, a wave of cutting-edge technologies will move from pilot projects and prototypes into...

The global bunkering landscape is constantly shifting, but certain ports continue to dominate through a combination of competitive pricing, reliable supply chains, and strategic positioning along key trade routes. In Q3, these locations stand...

The race toward zero-carbon shipping is no longer a distant goal, it is unfolding right now at the world’s busiest maritime hubs. Ammonia is emerging as one of the most promising alternative fuels, capable...

The race to decarbonize shipping is no longer a distant vision, it’s an urgent, global competition shaping the future of trade. From icy fjords to bustling container hubs, nations are rethinking how ships are...

Autonomous vessels have moved beyond the experimental stage, they’re actively sailing, working alongside us in ports, logistics chains, and naval operations. As we move through the second half of 2025, it’s clear we’re witnessing...

Cash flow is getting lumpier at the exact time capital and compliance costs are sticking. To stay in control, we can treat the vessel as a platform, not just a ship. The goal is...

The maritime sector is undergoing its most significant technological transformation in decades. From carbon-cutting propulsion systems to AI-driven navigation, emerging companies are challenging legacy models and reshaping how ships are built, operated, and maintained....

As I watch news unfold about new U.S. tariffs and the ripple effects they may cause, I can’t help but think beyond the spreadsheets. In the maritime world, tariffs aren’t just numbers, they shape...

In today’s hyperconnected maritime world, your vessel isn’t just vulnerable to storms or engine failure, it’s now in the crosshairs of invisible adversaries thousands of miles away. From hostile nation-states to ransomware gangs, attackers...

As sea levels rise and storm surges become more intense, some of the world’s busiest port cities are facing an uncertain future. We’ve ranked the top 12 global port cities, in order, by most...

The Red Sea has become one of the most dangerous maritime regions in the world. What was once a dependable corridor for global trade is now riddled with uncertainty, driven by escalating attacks, shifting...

The world’s busiest ports are in the middle of a transformation. What was once a slow-moving, manual industry is being rebuilt with cutting-edge tech that connects ships, containers, cranes, and people in real time....

In 2025, the focus has shifted from sheer scale to specialization. Cleaner fuels, smarter systems, and regional adaptability are driving a new generation of vessels. From methanol-powered feeders to floating power barges, these are...

As the shipping industry pushes toward net-zero emissions, a growing group of innovators is bringing wind power back to the forefront. But these aren’t your grandfather’s canvas sails. Today’s commercial vessels are being equipped...

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...