Cargo-flow analysis indicates that Russian crude shipments to India slowed in early January, as reflected in the 7-day moving average across the first three weeks of the month. While India remains one of the most important destinations for Russian oil, current trends indicate a more gradual pace of arrivals compared to recent years. By late …
Geopolitics, economic headwinds, shifting supply chains, digital breakthroughs, and sustainability pushes are converging to challenge trade in 2026, according to the UNCTAD Global Trade Update. These drivers are “redefining how countries engage in commerce”, said the intergovernmental body. For developing nations in particular, the implications look to be profound, as the traditional drivers of trade …
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Friday, amidst the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors and its complete shutdown of internet access to conceal its abuses against the Iranian people, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on the regime’s shadow fleet. OFAC is targeting nine shadow fleet vessels and their respective …
OFAC targets shadow fleet vessels and facilitators supporting Iranian oil exports Read More »
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week. Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 22 Jan 2026 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container for the second consecutive week, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Spot rates …
Drewry: World Container Index Down 10% Last Week Read More »
Through 2025 fast-paced regulatory, technological and contractual change continued to drive maritime decarbonisation, with numerous fresh challenges emerging day-to-day. To assist owners and charterers in navigating the changing times, by focusing on the practical issues likely to impact their business directly, we illuminated throughout 2025 five key questions addressing important themes of the year. 2025 …
Maritime Decarbonisation: Five questions for 2025 gift wrapped – owners and charterers Read More »
Deutsche Bank named top maritime shipping stocks, well-positioned to benefit from ongoing geopolitical disruptions that continue to impact global trade routes and tonne-mile demand. The maritime shipping industry has experienced significant tailwinds in recent years as trade inefficiencies have lengthened sailing distances and reduced the effective supply of vessels due to increased transit times. These …
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At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the world-leading maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, as we know it today, will continue as two companies. The business areas …
Kongsberg Maritime formally on its way to becoming a stand-alone company Read More »
Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) has partnered with Swedish technology provider eMarine to advance energy efficiency across its fleet through Variable Frequency Drive technology. As part of the partnership, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have already been installed on 13 owned vessels, with the remaining fleet to follow, supporting reduced energy consumption and emissions. Variable Frequency Drives allow …
Oldendorff Carriers deploys eMarine’s energy optimisation technology Read More »
“K” Line Pte Ltd (KLPL), a Singapore-based subsidiary wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), confirmed that its vessel “DEVON BAY” (IMO: 9622849) is the subject of an ongoing search and rescue operation after a distress call was issued from the vessel on the night of 22 January 2026, during the vessel’s passage …
Incident Report : KLPL-owned Dry Bulk Carrier “DEVON BAY” Read More »
Summary On 8 January 2023, a Humber pilot fell from a pilot ladder after likely suffering a cardiac event while boarding the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Finnhawk from the pilot vessel Humber Saturn. The pilot hit the deck of Humber Saturn before falling into the water and losing consciousness. The pilot was quickly recovered onto Humber …
