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  • EU sets stage for collaborative maritime strategy
    by Linton Nightingale on 21. March 2025 at 17:12

    EU commissioner pledges to work closely with the shipping industry in crafting the crucial framework underpinning its Sustainable Transport Investment...      Related StoriesDiana teams up with Spanish tanker owner for 7,500 cu m LPG carrier newbuildsChina-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodusHouthi threat to shipping extends to Mediterranean, warns naval forces 

  • Diana teams up with Spanish tanker owner for 7,500 cu m LPG carrier newbuilds
    by Nigel Lowry on 21. March 2025 at 16:38

    ‘Modest’ investment will not deflect from core dry bulk business, say sources      Related StoriesEU sets stage for collaborative maritime strategyChina-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodusHouthi threat to shipping extends to Mediterranean, warns naval forces 

  • Gambia’s dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surge
    by Tomer Raanan on 21. March 2025 at 16:22

    Gambia’s flag registry grew greatly by carrying capacity since 2023, fuelled by injection of dark fleet vessels, most of which...      Related StoriesBox rates still sinking but disruptions due to port fees could spur reboundBig Chinese newbuild orderbook to haunt vehicle carrier sector if USTR levy comes to pass‘Maximum pressure’ ramps up as Ofac sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery 

  • Box rates still sinking but disruptions due to port fees could spur rebound
    by Greg Miller on 21. March 2025 at 16:19

    The outlook for spot rates is uncertain. On one hand, US consumer sentiment is weakening, a negative for pricing. On...      Related StoriesGambia’s dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surgeBig Chinese newbuild orderbook to haunt vehicle carrier sector if USTR levy comes to pass‘Maximum pressure’ ramps up as Ofac sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery 

  • China-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus
    by David Osler on 21. March 2025 at 16:00

    ‘We could end up with major pollution because a tanker has been forced into a collision by some of the...      Related StoriesEU sets stage for collaborative maritime strategyDiana teams up with Spanish tanker owner for 7,500 cu m LPG carrier newbuildsHouthi threat to shipping extends to Mediterranean, warns naval forces 

  • Big Chinese newbuild orderbook to haunt vehicle carrier sector if USTR levy comes to pass
    by Rob Willmington on 21. March 2025 at 15:37

    Some 60% of the global deepsea vehicle carrier fleet trades to US ports. Most vehicle carrier operators will be unable...      Related StoriesGambia’s dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surgeBox rates still sinking but disruptions due to port fees could spur rebound‘Maximum pressure’ ramps up as Ofac sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery 

  • Why you should worry about boring IMO debates
    by Lloyd’s List on 21. March 2025 at 15:11

    Shipping is getting climate regulations whatever happens at IMO. It should care about whether they actually work      Related StoriesThe Daily View: Bad climate policy is worth worrying aboutThe Daily View: A near art formThe tides are turning: a call to action to secure Europe’s maritime future 

  • Houthi threat to shipping extends to Mediterranean, warns naval forces
    by Lloyd’s List on 21. March 2025 at 15:07

    Shipping urged to remain vigilant as Houthi retaliatory attacks are anticipated      Related StoriesEU sets stage for collaborative maritime strategyDiana teams up with Spanish tanker owner for 7,500 cu m LPG carrier newbuildsChina-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus 

  • German seizure of sanctioned tanker ‘not yet legally finalised’
    by Joshua Minchin on 21. March 2025 at 13:58

    German media outlet Der Spiegel reported that authorities had confiscated the tanker and its cargo, but customs measures are yet...      Related StoriesEU sets stage for collaborative maritime strategyDiana teams up with Spanish tanker owner for 7,500 cu m LPG carrier newbuildsChina-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus