While Maersk and MSC dominate headlines, COSCO shipping delivers superior profit margins and volume growth, positioning itself as Asia’s maritime powerhouse through strategic hub expansion and operational excellence
The spill that changed maritime history, Exxon Valdez, led to OPA 90’s birth. Thirty-five years later, its legacy of accountability, prevention, and environmental responsibility continues shaping global shipping, sustainability, and maritime governance
In today’s increasingly complex maritime industry, technical know-how alone isn’t enough. This article highlights the urgent need to recognize and cultivate common sense as a critical, often overlooked operational asset
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, commercial shipping faces unprecedented threats across vital Middle Eastern waterways, forcing global maritime commerce into uncharted territory
The dry bulk market showed mixed trends during the week ending May 16, 2025, with Capesizing vessels surging nearly 20% while smaller vessel categories experienced minor fluctuations
The Cappuccino Effect is a multimillion-dollar bunker fuel scam where unscrupulous suppliers inflate fuel volume with air bubbles, deceiving shipowners and draining maritime resources—one frothy tank at a time
BIMCO warns that Trump’s proposed tariffs on Chinese-built ships could disrupt U.S. trade, raise consumer costs, and hinder energy exports, creating chaos in the global shipping industry
The world’s largest ocean carriers are facing a challenging landscape of falling freight rates, surplus capacity, and shifting geopolitical forces. With tariffs, an influx of new ships, and alliance shake-ups in motion, the industry is bracing for turbulence
As President Trump’s tariffs target China, Mexico, and Canada, shipping magnates like Hapag-Lloyd’s Rolf Habben Jansen remain unruffled, viewing the storm as manageable
Starting February 2025, global shipping alliances are undergoing transformative shifts, with key mergers, new partnerships, and operational shifts changing the global shipping landscape