Category: Industry Trends

If you’re new to the maritime world, you notice WhatsApp popping up everywhere. Brokers swap positions in green bubbles, operations managers settle timing in a few lines, and decision makers ping quick voice notes...

Shadow-fleet loopholes are closing fast. Through 2025, registries, sanctions authorities, and port states moved from watchlists to real-world checks. Panama yanked flags, OFAC widened exposure in the Red Sea and on Iran networks, the...

The workhorses of mid-size dry bulk, Panamax and Kamsarmax, sit at the crossroads of grains, coal and bauxite. Specs look similar on paper, but tiny constraints (beam, draft, LOA) determine where they can load,...

Bulk demand is shifting fast this week, and the winners will be the owners who spot where cargo is tightening before the fixtures print. This report distills the eight cargoes pulling the most ton-miles...

VLCC rates are jumping and minutes matter. This report gives shipowners and operators a fast morning read that turns volatility into clear actions. Start with the TD3C print, then scan the 12 daily signals...

The clock is ticking for shipowners trading into the United States. Beginning October 14, 2025, Washington will impose steep new port fees on vessels that are either Chinese-owned/operated or built in Chinese shipyards. The...

Shipowners are navigating a rare double storm: U.S. threats of port levies and tariffs tied to the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, and tightening global climate regulations such as EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. The financial...

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...