While traditional maritime chokepoints descend into chaos, the new Arctic Shipping Route offers a tantalisingly short 20-day voyage from China to Europe. It is a geopolitical and environmental spectacle in the making
Trade wars turned into port wars, Red Sea routes stayed perilous, and the IMO’s Net-Zero plan divided the seas—here’s the global shipping news from October 5–11, 2025
Global shipping rates crashed 16 weeks straight whilst Houthis torched Dutch vessels and Greek shipping titans Diana and Genco eye merger talks during September 28–October 4 period
Global shipping markets endured another week of volatility between September 20–27, as UNCTAD delivered sobering forecasts, Chinese shipyards defied US sanctions, and container rates plummeted ahead of Golden Week holidays
The UAE is strengthening its role in global shipping through infrastructure, innovation, and regulatory clarity—positioning itself as a resilient maritime hub connecting East and West in an era of shifting trade dynamics
Global shipping news from September 13–20 reveals U.S.–China port tensions, Houthi attacks escalating, and 200 companies backing emissions fees while NYK expands LNG fleet amid record low charter rates
Shipping developments from September 6–13, 2025, delivered a masterclass in maritime chaos as trade wars collided with regulatory crackdowns, vessel acquisitions, and technological breakthroughs across global markets
The recent attack on Doha disrupts vital shipping lanes, forcing the maritime industry to adapt swiftly, reassess risks, and navigate a volatile geopolitical landscape impacting global trade and supply chains
The melting Arctic opens a tantalisingly short route between Asia and Europe. But can this Arctic Express truly challenge the Suez Canal’s dominance, or is it merely a geopolitical mirage shimmering on the ice?
Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM pursue radically different strategies as container shipping profits plummet 56% in Q2 2025, with Red Sea disruptions and U.S. tariffs reshaping global trade dynamics