Ship transits through the Panama Canal were flat in September versus August, as the waterway continued to handle fewer vessels per day than available reservation slots. In the fiscal year that ran through the end of last month, transits fell by almost a third versus the prior year

The dark fleet poses a threat to shipping safety, but it may take a big, messy and very public European disaster to get that threat onto the political radar

UK government vows it is ‘resolutely committed’ to strengthening the sanctions regime as it launches a new unit armed with robust enforcement powers and the promise of penalties for those who fail to comply

Malta Maritime Summit hears that progress towards developing alternative fuels has been slower than hoped-for and transition remains a ‘risky and chaotic’ proposition

The rapid emergence of alternative fuels has led to an increasingly complex market with an overload of information and opaque pricing

Jiangnan Shipyard opens its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi to explore opportunities in the regional market

The sums and commitment terms required are giving many pause for thought

Shipping has a reputation for resilience in the face of adversity. But some fundamental challenges in its future could test that to destruction

Jiangnan Shipyard opens its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi to explore opportunities in the regional market

The 2023-2024 drought at the Panama Canal was historically severe and had major impacts on container, LPG, LNG and dry bulk shipping routes. Alexei Oduber, head of shipping agency GAC Panama, outlines the lessons learnt

A fleet of LPG carriers linked with Iranian gas shipments has amassed an alarming number of abandonments, illustrating the adversity faced by mariners on board dark fleet vessels

After slumping through most of September and making modest gains last week, VLGC rates started October strongly. The Baltic Exchange’s BLPG index more than doubled on Wednesday from last week’s close, reaching its highest level since June

Enquiries for secondhand ships remain high. However, market uncertainties and sellers’ resistance to cutting prices are affecting the number of sale-and-purchase deals being concluded

The 2023-2024 drought at the Panama Canal was historically severe and had major impacts on container, LPG, LNG and dry bulk shipping routes. Alexei Oduber, head of shipping agency GAC Panama, outlines the lessons learnt

Guangzhou Shipyard International is said to have confirmed a newbuilding contract for 10 medium range product tankers for operation with Shell Marine

The move will make Singapore the first port in the world to put digital bunkering into effect at scale in relation to all of its bunkering operations