Liquid cargo of the month August 2025 – Condensate
The BIMCO Liquid Cargo database is intended for use by for shore-side staff and to some extent for newcomers to…
3 unexpected AI-powered strategies for improving your vessel efficiency
When it comes to using AI in shipping, the question isn’t “When?” but “How?” That’s because AI-powered solutions for maritime…
Bauxite, steel, and fertilizer: The push and pull of global geopolitics
Minor bulk, made up of all dry cargo types that are not categorized as iron ore, coal, or grains, has…
How Klaveness Dry Bulk turns questions into impact
In a sector as dynamic as shipping, curiosity is often the spark that drives meaningful innovation. For Klaveness Dry Bulk…
12 amazingly simple ways to slash ship maintenance costs
Ship owners and operators are under pressure to reduce costs without compromising ship reliability and performance – but ship maintenance…
Port State Control – A summary of Q2 detentions
Detentions In the 2nd quarter of 2025, 73 DNV-classed vessels were detained. Most of those detentions, more than 80%, were…
Nigeria’s seaborne import of clean petroleum products falls 39% year-on-year
“During the first seven months of 2025, Nigeria’s seaborne imports of clean petroleum products (CPP) declined by 39% compared to…
Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping market Update: Spot Rates Slide Further Amid Stable Tariff Outlook
Market average on the Transpacific trade from Far East to US West Coast sits just above USD 2000 per FEU,…
Unlocking the True Potential of FPSO Operations with a Contextual Digital twin
Digital transformation in offshore operations doesn’t begin with most advanced complex solutions —it starts with solving the everyday data access…
Chart of the Week: Spotlight on Brazilian Iron Ore Shipments & C3 Market Rates
This week’s Chart Monitor highlights a significant increase in Brazilian iron ore shipments, up 18% in Q2 compared to Q1,…