A Rule-for-Rule contest moves from policy to corporate governance China and the United States have both imposed special port fees on each others linked vessels. What began as policy is now reshaping boardrooms: multiple shipping companies h

Driven by the combined impact of the ChinaU.S.port fee war and sudden geopolitical factors, the VLCC spot market has rebounded sharply. Multiple brokers and investment banks indicate that the latest fixtures for modern tonnage are approachi

According to information circulating within industry channels, the U.S.-flagged container ship MV MANUKAI, operated by Matson, has reportedly become the first vessel to be billed under Chinas newly implemented Special Port Fee on U.S.-linke

In the final hours before the London vote, Washington is threatening sanctionsvisa, port, contract and official measureswhile the EU has responded by urging member states to back the IMO Net-Zero Framework (NZF) and make the global framewor

On 14 Oct 2025, Chinas MOFCOM issued Order No. 6 (2025) adding five U.S.-related affiliates of Hanwha Ocean to Chinas countermeasure list: Hanwha Shipping LLC; Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc.; Hanwha Ocean USA International LLC; Hanwha Shipping

As waves of regulation make onboard energy more expensive, shipowners face significant decisions about how to stay competitive and compliant. A well-planned and supported retrofit can add many profitable years of compliant operation to the

To further enhance our service offering between Asia and Red Sea, CMA CGM is pleased to announce an upgrade to theREX2 service, delivering expanded direct coverage between China and the Red Sea region. From October 2025, starting with m/v C

Valmet has received an order to deliver a comprehensive replacement of plant DCS and turbine control systems at the Ennatuurlijks combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in Helmond, the Netherlands. The modernization project will enhance the plan

Chinas Special Port Fee on U.S.-Linked Vessels: The Logic Behind the Countermeasure Following the recent revision of the Regulations of the Peoples Republic of China on International Ocean Shippingwhich created a legal basis for countermeas

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Shipping has always been a diverse industry - across cultures and ethnicities and inclusion is crucial in facing the challenges of decarbonisation, writes WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki For some, division and divisiveness seem

QA with Pasi Lehtonen, Executive Vice President, Offshore Solutions, MacGregor 1. How well is MacGregor positioned in the offshore sector under Tritons new ownership? MacGregors lifecycle-focused strategy is closely aligned with Tritons com

Bergen, Norway - 09.10.2025 Corvus Energy, the worlds leading supplier of energy-storage systems (ESS) for the maritime industry, announced today it has secured a $60 million growth capital injection from a group of blue-chip international

Dutch, Werkendam-based shipbuilder Concordia Damen has commenced construction of a new River Cruise vessel for Century Cruises, one of Chinas leading river cruise operators. The vessel has been developed in partnership with United Waterways