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The future of maritime safety will not be determined by a choice between people and technology but will instead depend on how effectively the industry combines them, according to a

China is entering the second half of 2026 with a smaller need for imported thermal coal, but not with a collapse in coal-fired electricity generation. Settled vessel records show that

Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst: “The knock-on effect of almost half a year of disruption caused by war in the Middle East is now spreading into the long-term contract market.

U.S. soybean shipments to China remain seasonally subdued, while forward sales have strengthened markedly since late June. Chinese purchases of new-crop (2026/27) U.S. soybeans have run well ahead of physical

These resources provide practical guidance to build the competencies and safety management organisations needed for ammonia-fuelled shipping. Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (the Decarb Hub) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller

The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter Sand, Xeneta

“In the first half of 2026, Chinese iron ore mining fell by 7% y/y due to a 6% y/y increase in iron ore net imports and weaker steel production. The

Introduction International shipping has entered a new era of sustained geopolitical disruption. A series of entrenched regional conflicts affecting some of the world’s most strategically vital maritime chokepoints—including the Arabian

Cargo fires and cargo loss remain among the most serious safety, operational and financial risks facing the maritime industry. Despite advances in vessel design, onboard systems and cargo handling practices,