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...
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,...
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...
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;...
Will Robots Replace Crew on Ships? Reality or Hype
Let’s talk robots on ships. Can robots really take over tasks that require human hands, not just a GPS signal? This isn’t about autopilot systems or remote navigation. We’re talking about engine room maintenance,...
Fire at Sea: Causes, Risks, and Top Solutions
In just the first week of June, two major fires broke out aboard commercial vessels, reigniting industry-wide concerns over cargo safety, crew preparedness, and the adequacy of current fire suppression systems. These high-profile incidents...
Tariff Whiplash: Winning Strategies for the 2025 Rate Surge
The container shipping world just got hit with a jolt. In the wake of a sudden U.S.‑China tariff rollback, freight rates have surged at breakneck speed, with prices skyrocketing over 70% on major lanes...
Top 10 Emerging Ports You Should Be Paying Attention To
In a world where shipping lanes are shifting, supply chains are rebalancing, and strategic influence is measured in megatons and port access, a new generation of maritime ports is rising. These aren’t just upgraded...
Who’s Winning the Arctic Shipping Race?
As climate change redraws the Arctic map, what was once an impassable expanse of ice is quickly becoming a high-stakes shipping frontier. The Northern Sea Route, the Northwest Passage, and emerging trans Arctic concepts...
Cranes with Brains and the Future of Cargo Handling
Beneath the steel bones of modern cargo ships, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It’s not in the headlines or splashed across trade shows, but in the cold precision of a crane arm that adjusts...
8 Untapped Markets Beyond Oil and Gas Where OSVs Are Quietly Thriving
As the 3rd OSV Conference kicks off today, industry leaders from around the world are exploring what’s next for offshore support vessels and one message is clear: oil and gas are no longer the...
Autonomous Ships: Pros, Cons, and What’s Next for the Industry
Autonomous ships are no longer a futuristic fantasy, they’re being built, tested, and in some cases, already navigating real trade routes. Backed by AI, satellite systems, and remote control technologies, these vessels promise a...
RoRo Gold Rush: Why These Ships Are Quietly Printing Money
While container rates dominate headlines, a quieter revolution is happening in the Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) segment. Surging global vehicle exports, aging fleets, and a sharp shortage of available tonnage have pushed RoRo charter rates and...
New Maritime Regulations Are Coming Fast. Here’s Who Wins and Who Pays.
Global shipping is entering a high-stakes transition. A wave of new maritime regulations is rolling in faster, broader, and more complex than ever before. These rules aren’t just red tape. They’re reshaping the economics...
Ships for America Act Summary: A Quick and Detailed Rundown on the Key Provisions
In 2025, the U.S. introduced the SHIPS for America Act: a sweeping 343-page legislative push designed to rebuild the nation’s maritime strength. With declining numbers of U.S.-flagged commercial vessels and growing global reliance on...
10 Maritime Giants and How They Got to the Top
They dominate global trade routes, move millions of containers a year, and set the pace for innovation and sustainability across the shipping world. These maritime giants didn’t just appear overnight — they built reputations...
The 5 Fastest-Growing Maritime Sectors in 2025
The maritime industry is entering one of its most dynamic eras in modern history. Driven by urgent decarbonization goals, new global regulations, and rapid technological advances, several high-growth sectors are reshaping how ships are...