War-risk insurance premiums remain elevated in the Red Sea as underwriters await clarity from Yemen’s Houthi movement following the Gaza ceasefire deal.
The U.S. has issued a warning that it may impose visa and trade sanctions on countries supporting the IMO’s net-zero shipping agenda, citing economic and sovereignty concerns.
The United States has expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s oil export network, adding Chinese-linked import terminals and shipping operators to its blacklist.
China will impose new Special Port Dues on U.S.-linked vessels from October 14, 2025, as part of a reciprocal response to U.S. maritime sanctions.
A strike by lashers at Europe’s busiest port has doubled the number of ships waiting offshore at Rotterdam, compounding delays already worsened by storm damage.
APM Terminals enhances efficiency and sustainability at Lázaro Cárdenas with the installation of a new fully electric super post-Panamax crane on its 455-meter, 24.5-meter deep berth.
AYK Energy will supply advanced LFP battery systems for Baleària’s two new fully electric high-speed ferries, marking a major step toward zero-emission maritime transport between Spain and Morocco.
Zero USV’s Oceanus12 made history at NATO REP(MUS)25 as the first autonomous vessel to launch and recover an acoustic array without human involvement. The project, supported by Manor Marine and Marine AI, marks a milestone in maritime autonomy.
Greek shipowners expressed strong doubts about the International Maritime Organization’s net-zero roadmap during the Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference, warning that fragmented regulations and excessive costs could undermine fair competition and slow decarbonization progress.
