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Current State of the Market: Decarbonization Uncertainty Clouds Outlook for Global Shipping
The global maritime industry faces renewed uncertainty this week following the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to delay adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF)

Geopolitics and Regulation Add New Pressure to Global Shipping
The global shipping industry is facing renewed uncertainty as both regulatory delays and escalating trade tensions reshape the operating environment. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Shipping Sector Still Off Track to Meet 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Target
The shipping industry is not on pace to meet its climate goal of sourcing at least 5–10% of its fuel from scalable zero-emission sources (SZEF)

Container Shipping Profits Plunge as U.S. Trade Measures Bite
Global container shipping profits took a sharp downturn in the second quarter of 2025, with carriers reporting a combined net income of $4.4 billion —

The Outlook for Global Marine Fuels in the IMO 2050 Era
With global maritime trade projected to expand by nearly 50% by mid-century, the marine fuels industry is preparing for significant shifts. The International Maritime Organization

U.S. Coast Guard Updates LNG and Alternative Fuel Bunkering Guidelines
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued Policy Letter CG-OES 01-25, effective July 24, 2025, to guide the bunkering of vessels using LNG and other alternative

Trade Tensions and Tariffs Reshape Vessel Markets in 2025
Global trade uncertainty and new U.S. tariffs have significantly shifted the dynamics of the shipping industry in the first half of 2025. Owners are rethinking

Biofuels and Charterparties: What Shipowners and Charterers Need to Know
As maritime decarbonization accelerates, the use of biofuels is emerging as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But with new regulations from

Singapore Bunker Sales Surge to 16-Month Highs in May
Marine fuel sales in Singapore rebounded sharply in May, hitting a 16-month high with 4.88 million metric tons sold. This marks a 10.8% month-over-month increase

E-Fuels, Ammonia, and the Future of Maritime Fuel: Industry Weighs In on IMO’s Net-Zero Framework
As momentum builds following the IMO’s landmark 2025 Net-Zero Framework, a new brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum is

IMO’s Historic Net-Zero Framework Ushers in a New Era for Global Shipping
Every day, tens of thousands of ships traverse the world’s oceans, moving nearly 90% of global cargo—everything from grain and electronics to vehicles and fuel.

IMO’s Upcoming Net-Zero Framework Adds Complexity to Maritime Decarbonization
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to launch its Net-Zero Framework in 2027, pending adoption in 2025, but early details reveal a complex regulatory