The rapid growth in lithium battery shipments has raised concern over the increased fire risk for containerships.

The allision between the containership Dali and the Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing its collapse sent shockwaves around the world, but will shipping learn from the disaster?

John Fredriksen’s SFL Corporation has acquired two LNG dual-fuel chemical tankers for $114 million.

After a relative lull in attacks on shipping the Houthi targeted two container ships in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Freight rate indices are sending mixed messages but most of the latest indicators show a steady decline in rates as lines and shippers negotiate annual contracts on the transpacific.

The board of Gram Car Carriers (GCC) have unanimously recommended to shareholders a takeover bid from MSC through its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies.

US-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a new contract to recoat the cargo tanks of two chemical tankers for Dubai based shipping group Gulf Navigation Holding.

Turkish shipowner Ciner Shipping and Dalian-based Hengli Heavy Industries have inked a contract to build four kamsarmax bulkers.

Oman’s Sohar Port is set to house a new LNG bunkering plant following an agreement inked between OQ and TotalEnergies.

Shipping emissions have surged as a result of the Middle East conflict, propelling Xeneta’s Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) to a new record.