Friday

18-04-2025 Vol 19

Iranian Crude Exports to China Remain Steady Despite Increased US Sanctions on Ships

Iranian crude oil shipments to Chinese independent refineries appear to have remained steady following a surge in February. Despite the…

Global Port Tracker: Import Cargo Levels Surge Amid Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty

According to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, import cargo levels…

Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Category A Machinery Spaces

Emergency escape from machinery spaces of category A is a critical safety concern that has led to the detention of…

China Shipowners Association Claims US Port Fee Proposal Violates WTO Regulations and American Law

The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has publicly expressed its disapproval of a recent U.S. proposal aimed at imposing significant port…

US Promises Continued Action Against Houthis to End Attacks on Shipping

The United States has announced its intention to continue military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they cease their attacks…

China’s Retail Sales Surge as Beijing Shifts Focus to Consumers to Mitigate US Trade Strain

China’s retail sales growth accelerated in the first two months of 2025, signaling a positive outcome for policymakers striving to…

Capesizes Maintain Positive Momentum in Dry Bulk Shipping Market

The Capesize dry bulk shipping market experienced a period of gradual strengthening, particularly from midweek onwards. Increased activity and tighter…

Tankers Navigating the Waters of Sanctions

Tankers are navigating a complex environment shaped by evolving sanctions, especially concerning Iranian and Russian oil. According to Gibson Shipbrokers,…

Single Jet Fuel Tank Damaged in Ship Collision Off the Coast of Britain

A U.S. military-contracted tanker carrying jet fuel was involved in a collision with a cargo ship off the northeast coast…

Stena Bulk Provides Update on Stena Immaculate – March 17 Announcement

Stena Bulk has provided an update regarding the Stena Immaculate incident that occurred on March 10, when the container ship…