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For operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers that utilize their own cargo as fuel, the regulatory framework for emissions reporting and trading has lacked clarity. DNV looks at recent clarifications and highlights open questions the industry should address. The European Union’s MRV, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations aim to create a level playing …

Demand for feeder containerships has been rising, as a result of the structural shifts observed over the course of the past year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the containership market has entered 2026 on a subdued note, with activity easing ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year on 17 February, following …

Drewry Maritime Financial Research Services (DMFR), the investment research arm of global shipping consultancy Drewry, is pleased to announce the publication of its latest annual review of the financial health of the global container shipping industry. The container shipping industry witnessed rising overcapacity in 2025 due to a continued flow of newbuild deliveries and muted …

VesselBot’s latest quarterly analysis, Decoding Maritime Emissions Q4 2025 “Efficiency Peaks as Intensity Hits Yearly Low”, provides an unprecedented snapshot of how global container-shipping operations evolved at the end of the year. The report shows how vessel fleet composition, carrier deployment choices, and trade-route design translate into radically different emissions outcomes for shippers. Based on …

Capesize The market delivered a volatile but constructive week overall, underpinned by a strong early rally and broadly supportive sentiment despite some mid-week consolidation. The Pacific led the initial charge, with C5 rates rising sharply through Tuesday as sustained miner activity and tightening tonnage pushed fixtures above $9.00. Momentum cooled slightly later in the week, …

The International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) held its 12th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 19 to 23 January and was chaired by Mr. Erik Tvedt (Denmark). Outcomes are summarised below: KEY OUTCOMES Draft workplan agreed to develop a safety framework for selected GHG-reducing technologies Actions to reduce underwater …

The tanker markets have been shaped by geopolitics over the past year, more so than …trivial things like supply and demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson commented that “geopolitical developments dominated tanker markets last year, with a wave of sanctions primarily targeting Russia, secondary measures aimed at entities trading Russian and Iranian crude, …

Seaborne coal imports into the EU fell further during 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2025, global seaborne coal loadings declined by -2.8% y-o-y to 1,333.1 mln t (excluding cabotage), based on vessel tracking data from AXS Marine. In Jan-Dec 2025, exports from Indonesia declined by -6.9% y-o-y …

Recent developments in oil production and export flows from Venezuela have prompted closer market attention on alternative sources of heavy and discounted crude, including supplies associated with Iran, as Asian refiners reassess sourcing strategies. Asian refiners continue to have access to a broad set of global suppliers. That said, refiners with higher exposure to Venezuelan …

As the global shipping industry stares down the barrel of its decarbonisation gun, a propulsion technology that had fallen out of favour is making a return. According to a white paper released by DNV, nuclear propulsion is today no longer a “distant prospect” but a “real option” that could fundamentally reshape the commercial maritime fleet. …