Tariff Tides Rise Again as Washington Targets Key Trade Lanes
Washington’s newest tariff salvo, signed just hours before the 1 August deadline, reshapes multiple maritime corridors at once. India now faces a 25 % duty, Canada’s non-USMCA cargo jumps to 35 %, and Brazil...
Blockchain Bills of Lading Made Simple: 2025 Update
The logistics world is buzzing, major carriers, cargo platforms, and regulators are all rallying around blockchain-based Bills of Lading. From Maersk to MSC, digitalization isn’t a future goal, it’s actively replacing paper. With new...
The Top Sustainability Certifications that Shipowners and Charterers Want
Maritime sustainability is no longer a “nice to have.” From port incentives to investor scrutiny, holding credible green certifications directly translates into dollars saved, deals secured, and reputational advantage. The industry’s shift toward decarbonization...
Billions on the Water: U.S. Maritime Contracts Surge in Sealift, Submarines, and Shipyard Revival
In a sweeping series of awards and expansions, the U.S. government is injecting billions into maritime infrastructure, sealift readiness, and shipbuilding capacity. From MARAD’s 10-year commitment to the Ready Reserve Force, to multi-billion dollar...
Cyber Alerts as Port Infrastructure Faces Escalating Threats
A wave of new reports and incidents highlight how global port infrastructure is becoming an increasingly vulnerable attack surface in the cybersecurity landscape. From systemic OT weaknesses in U.S. terminals to suspected state-backed breaches...
Tariff Tensions Surge Amid August Trade Shocks
Entering August 2025, global maritime trade faces a new round of pressure from rising tariff walls and carbon-linked levies. The U.S. is moving forward with sweeping import duties on key partners including India, Canada,...
12 Biofouling Innovations Saving Millions in Fuel
As global carbon regulations tighten and fuel prices remain volatile, shipowners are under pressure to reduce drag and boost efficiency. Fortunately, a wave of new innovations is changing how fleets manage hull performance. From...
Global Shipbuilding Heats Up: Korea’s Comeback, U.S. LNG Moves, and Billion-Euro Contracts
As maritime trade adapts to shifting geopolitical and technological currents, shipbuilding powerhouses across the globe are making decisive moves. From South Korea’s renewed dominance to Italy’s record-breaking order book and India’s coastal expansion push,...
The Industry is Setting Sail on Green Fuel Innovation
The maritime industry is accelerating its shift toward zero-carbon energy. From ammonia-powered bunkering in China to multi-million dollar clean fuel grants in Europe and energy hubs taking shape across continents, global infrastructure is rapidly...
AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Systems Made Simple: 2025 Update
Modern ships are floating factories with thousands of moving parts, from propulsion systems to auxiliary machinery. But what if your vessel could predict its own failure before it happens? AI-powered predictive maintenance is transforming...
9 Cyber Threats Keeping Shipowners Awake at Night
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...
Arctic Shipping Surge: Power Plays, New Routes & the Icebreaker Race
Recent developments in the Arctic maritime arena highlight a surge of strategic activity, not just in ship movement, but also in icebreaker expansion, route planning innovations, and coastal monitoring. From record transit volumes through...
Red Sea on Edge as Houthis Threaten Maritime Escalation
Houthi militants in Yemen have announced the start of a “fourth phase” in their maritime campaign, vowing to intensify attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea, particularly those with ties to Israel or U.S.-aligned...
Big Deals on the Water as Shipyards and Operators Lock in Major Contracts
This past week brought a flurry of high-value deals across the maritime world, from crewboat charters and FSO awards to next-gen electric ferries and military shipbuilding expansions. While some focus on offshore energy and...
Carbon Cash on Deck, EU ETS Fees in Plain English
What does a single EU port call cost under the 2025 EU ETS rules? In this report, we break the jargon and convert carbon rules into real numbers, per voyage, per tonne, per euro....
Quiet Waters Loud Warnings on Maritime Cyber Risk
As maritime operations become increasingly digital, ports around the globe find themselves on the frontline of sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent alerts from NATO, stringent new cybersecurity rules from the U.S. Coast Guard, and high-profile data...
Port Power Plays Shake Up Global Maritime Landscape
Ports are at the heart of global trade and currently at the epicenter of major geopolitical, infrastructure, and investment shifts. From high-stakes competition at Lomé to game‑changing terminal openings in Egypt and Texas, port...
Danger Zones at Sea Widen as Tensions Boil Over
Maritime flashpoints are heating up, with recent attacks and near-misses underscoring rising global instability. From deadly explosions on inland trade routes to drone strikes on Middle Eastern ports, commercial vessels are once again caught...
Tariff Surge Reshapes Maritime Trade as U.S. Strikes Japan Deal and Expands Copper, Parcel, and Reciprocal Duties
In a whirlwind of trade maneuvering, the United States has dramatically reshaped the global tariff landscape, unveiling a landmark trade deal with Japan, issuing sweeping copper import duties, and preparing increases on consumer goods...
The Cheapest Flags to Register Your Ship (and Why)
Flag selection is more than a formality, it’s a financial and operational strategy. From annual tonnage taxes to crew flexibility and compliance standards, where you register your vessel can directly impact your bottom line....
Global Shifts in Port Turnaround Times Signal New Efficiency Era
Maritime stakeholders have seen both stark improvement and persistent congestion in port operations. India’s major ports now average less than 24-hour vessel turnaround, a game-changing shift driven by policy reforms and capacity upgrades. Elsewhere,...
Cold Ironing Made Simple: 2025 Update
When a ship ties up at port, its auxiliary engines keep humming to power lights, refrigeration, and other services, blowing emissions into the harbor air. Cold ironing, or shore power, puts a powerful spotlight...
Electric Waves Rising as Major Moves Signal the Changes in Maritime Power
The maritime industry is accelerating its shift to electric propulsion, with a series of bold announcements over the past month pointing to a future less dependent on fossil fuels. From China’s first fully electric...
The Top Port Cities Most at Risk from Rising Seas
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...
Shipyards in Motion as Global Forces Reshape Maritime Manufacturing
As global trade dynamics shift and political tensions rise, shipyards across the U.S., Europe, and Asia are making key strategic moves. From long-awaited U.S.-built LNG vessels to revitalized funding for small shipyards, the shipbuilding...
US and EU Sanctions Drive New Wave of Maritime Enforcement
Both the United States and the European Union escalated maritime sanctions targeting petroleum smuggling networks, shadow tanker fleets, and geopolitical adversaries. The coordinated moves underscore growing scrutiny of global energy flows by sea, particularly...
Shipowners Secure Billions in New Credit Lines and Leasing Deals
Major operators secured large-scale credit facilities and leasing refinancings across key maritime sectors. From Neptune Maritime’s vessel refinancing to Hafnia and Genco’s nine-figure revolvers, the market is showing strong lender appetite and a strategic...
Wind Redemption
A modern vessel. A rising storm. And a crew about to relearn what it means to sail. Ship Universe Note This post is part of our Wednesday ShipLog Stories series at Ship Universe We...
Icebreakers, Sanctions, and Shipyard Boosts as U.S. makes Major Maritime Moves
As maritime tensions rise and trade dynamics shift, the United States is doubling down on its seafaring strategy. From expanded sanctions on Houthi petroleum smugglers to bipartisan backing for Arctic icebreakers and grants to...
Red Sea Flashpoint amid Houthi Escalations, Sinking Ships, and Rising Global Fallout
The Red Sea has once again become a high-stakes arena for global shipping and maritime security. Over the last two weeks, Houthi rebel attacks have intensified, sinking commercial vessels, seizing crew, and forcing insurers...