CLIA: Industria de cruceros incrementa inversión en eficiencia energética y reducción de …
Informe destaca crecimiento de flota con motores de combustibles múltiples y ampliación de capacidad OPS
Puertos de Hamburgo y Valencia: los ganadores en Europa tras la reestructuración de las …
Amberes y el puerto de transbordo de Tánger en cambio perdieron un volumen significatiivo
Baltic Index Climbs To Over One-Month High On Gains Across All Vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index rose to its highest in more than a month on Friday, supported by higher rates across all vessel segments. The main index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, increased by 15 points, or 0.7%, to 2,126 points, its highest level since July …
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Shipping’s outdated paper chase
In an age defined by ultra-fast digital transformation, the global trade landscape remains anchored in a bygone era of paper. Despite the acknowledged benefits of going digital, international trade continues to depend heavily on paper-based documents and processes. A new OECD policy paper advocates that it’s time to abandon the archaic “paper chase” and embrace …
Tanker Weekly Market Monitor: Dirty Oil Flows to China
This week, the spotlight is on the evolving monthly volumes of dirty oil flows, specifically the increasing trend from Saudi Arabia to China. In August, Saudi crude shipments to China surged by 19% year-on-year, exceeding 50 million barrels. This marks not only the highest monthly volume of 2025 so far but also the strongest level …
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VLSFO crack hits its lowest since January 2023
Asia’s very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack hit its lowest since January 2023, data showed on Friday, as trading sentiment remained weighed by plentiful supply. The October crack for Singapore VLSFO (LFO05SGBRTCMc1) closed at a premum of $5.75 a barrel, based on data compiled by LSEG. The value slid by nearly 30% week-on-week. Sentiment …
DNV awards AiP to HD HHI for innovative LNGC and VLEC designs with forward accommodation and WAPS
At Gastech 2025, DNV awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for the design of next-generation LNG carriers (LNGC) and Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) with forward accommodation and Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS). The innovative designs, featuring 174K LNGCs and 100K VLECs (Ethane/LPG carriers), are the first from HD …
KSA warns POSCO acquisition of HMM will destroy Korea shipping ecosystem
The Korea Shipowners’ Association (KSA) on the 11th voiced strong opposition to POSCO Group (POSCO Holdings) considering an acquisition of the shipping company HMM, saying it is concerned that conglomerates entering the shipping industry will lead to the elimination of shipping-specialized corporations. In a statement released that day, the association said, “POSCO’s entry into the …
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Lloyd’s Register awards AiP to KNCC’s Elevated Pressure LCO₂ cargo system
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) for its Elevated Pressure Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO₂-EP) cargo containment system. The AiP was awarded in a ceremony at Gastech 2025 in Milan. Designed to transport LCO₂ at elevated pressures, KNCC’s system reduces the need for ultra-low carriage temperatures, simplifying …
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Support Grows For India’s New Maritime CCTV Rules
Zelim is calling on international regulators and flag states to follow India’s lead on enhancing maritime safety and security, following the country’s introduction of new rules requiring the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) on domestic and international ships calling at Indian ports. Zelim believes the integration of AI-powered monitoring technologies alongside these measures is critical …
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