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The newbuilding market has began heating up again. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “this week in the container sector, Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine placed an order

Only 38 vessels were ordered in 9M25 compared to 86 in 9M24, with the orderbook-to-fleet ratio continuing to weaken in 2025, deflated by higher deliveries and low new orders. New

In the evolving landscape of maritime operations, three pressures converge: increasing crew cost and regulation, rising safety and environmental demands, and the emergence of artificial intelligence and automation. Together, they

One of the shipping niches which is primed for a strong recovery and future growth is the containership feeder segment. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “following

In Q3 2025, sanctions, tariffs, and trade wars have amplified risk across global shipping, splitting trading fleets and shattering records for deceptive vessel practices. The maritime sector now sits at

News of China’s recent retaliatory tonnage charges on US-linked vessels has spread through the shipping market like wildfire, marking a significant step in the further escalation of ongoing trade tensions

The tanker market is again facing a reshaping of its trade routes. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “this week sanctions pressure on Russia was dialled up

Capesize The Capesize market lost some of its earlier momentum this week, ending on a softer note. Early positivity in the Pacific, driven by steady miner demand, increased operator activity,

The US and China have introduced reciprocal port fees targeting vessels linked to each other’s countries, marking a novel use of port fees as geopolitical tools akin to tariffs. These