Opinion: Time to Enforce the Polar Code in Canada’s Arctic Waters
Global warming is gradually increasing maritime access to the Canadian Arctic which has led to an increase of maritime traffic.…
Panama Canal Completes Clean-Up from MSC Boxship Oil Spill
The Panama Canal Authority was working to complete the clean-up of one of the locks at the southern end of…
GAO Criticizes Missteps and Unstable Design for Constellation Frigate
Citing multiple missteps in the design process, the Government Accountability Office issued a report today with five recommendations to get…
Unforeseen Changes Send Container Rates Back to Pandemic-Era Levels
An unusual confluence of supply and demand is driving ocean freight rates back up towards late-pandemic highs, according to logistics…
China Steps Up Vessel Inspections After Serious Shipping Accidents
China is stepping up its port state control inspections, according to class society DNV. The China Maritime Safety Administration is…
Johns Hopkins Starts Large-Scale Study of Bridge Strike Risks
In the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a team of experts at the Johns Hopkins…
Dalian iron ore extends decline despite more China property stimulus
Iron ore futures prices moved sideways on Wednesday, with the Dalian benchmark extending itrs declineto a third straight session, as…
Baltic index gains on firm capesize rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged higher on Wednesday…
Fortescue melds ammonia carriers and bulkers as it trawls for $900m worth of newbuildings
Australian ammonia-fuelling fan scours yards for 10 vessels as it transforms into green energy supplier