New Survey Data Highlights Lack of Gender Diversity in Maritime Industry
The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), provides new insights into gender diversity within the industry. The report presents data on the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime sector from IMO Member States and the private sector.The results are…
US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce
A 90-day trade thaw between Washington and Beijing could prove to be a welcome reprieve for the U.S. freight industry, as importers rush to lock in shipments ahead of the busy back-to-school period, experts said.The $906 billion U.S. trucking industry, in particular, has been facing a nearly three-year-long slowdown due to overcapacity, which was worsened by President Donald Trump's recent tariffs…
CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels
French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese-built vessels that are due to take effect from October, the company's finance director said.The port charges are another operational headache for shipping firms wrestling with the fallout from U.S. tariffs, though adjustments made by Washington after an industry backlash have made the fee scheme less disruptive than feared, Ramon Fernandez, CMA CGM's chief financial officer, told Reuters.U.S.
Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet
Israel attacked Yemen's ports of Hodeidah and Salif along the country's Red Sea coast on Friday, the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said, in an apparent response to the militant group's missile launches against Israel.Al Masirah did not provide further details, but two residents in Hodeidah said they heard four loud booms. There was no immediate comment on the attack from Israel.The Houthis have continued to fire missiles at Israel in what they say is solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza…
US LNG Exporters Continue New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty
Woodside Energy's decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping capacity U.S. companies plan to approve this year despite uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade war, according to company statements and analysts.The U.S., already the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas with 91.3 million tonnes of annual capacity…
Vitol Brings Bunkering by Barge to the West Africa Market
Vitol has started supplying bunkers by barge to the West Africa region, with initial deliveries of VLSFO and MGO and plans to expand to offer the full spectrum of marine fuels.Bunkering by barge offers flexibility of location, taking place wherever there is a need, including Dakar and offshore Lomé.Adding to the already significant bunkering offer, this latest expansion means that Vitol bunkers now serve customers in locations across Asia…
ZeroNorth, Veracity by DNV Launch Emissions Reporting and Verification Service
ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV have partnered to launch a fully integrated emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry. Teekay is the first customer that will be implementing the service across its fleet, following successful testing and development.As regulatory requirements tighten, maritime operators face growing demands for emissions transparency and reporting integrity. At the same time, poor data quality remains an industry-wide challenge.
New Lloyd’s Register Report Outlines Upcoming Regulatory Changes
A new Lloyd's Register report outlines the upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments. A comprehensive suite of new International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) regulations come into force over the next few months, reshaping environmental standards, safety protocols, and seafarer welfare. The changes outlined in Lloyd’s Register’s “Future…
Polish Shipbuilder Lays Keel for DOF’s New Offshore Support Vessel
Polish shipbuilder CRIST S.A.
OEG Expands Cryogenic Tank Division to US
OEG has made a major investment in its first-ever fleet of cryogenic ISO tanks in North America, now located at its Houston facility.This milestone marks the company’s official expansion of its cryogenic tank division into the region, strengthening its ability to meet rising demand for safe, efficient transport of liquefied gases across the US and beyond.The new fleet of intermodal cryogenic ISO tanks enables the efficient and safe transport of liquefied gases…
