Shipping

Q3 shipping market outlook: Diverging trends by vessel type

The global shipping market outlook for Q3 2025 reveals stark contrasts across vessel types, as a combination of geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds—such as escalating instability in the Middle East, trade sanctions, and a..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-11 14:14:52

Hyundai Glovis upgrades car carriers with AI tech

Hyundai Glovis has partnered with Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation subsidiary, to retrofit seven Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) with an AI-based autonomous navigation system. This marks the first instance in the glo..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-11 09:47:28

Tanker market on rollercoaster ride in 1H

The global tanker shipping market experienced extreme volatility and uncertainty in the first half of 2025. According to a recent report by London-based shipbroker Gibson, “a convergence of geopolitical tensions, trade sanctions, ..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-10 17:03:28

Turbulent 1H for flobal shipping in 2025

In the first half of 2025, the global shipping market experienced dramatic shifts driven by newly imposed U.S. tariffs and rising global trade tensions. These developments have slowed investment in certain vessel segments while accelera..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-10 11:18:39

Shipping Industry Issues Joint Statement Amid Houthi Attacks

ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, and others call for urgent global action Bulkers Eternity C and Magic Seas sunk; multiple crew dead or missing US State Department: “Houthi militants are a threat to global sea lanes” Houthi ..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-10 08:26:13

Secondhand Ship Sales Freeze Up

Only ‘Rational Choices’ Survive in Newbuilding Market** H1 S&P Transactions Down 30% Complete Polarization by Age, Spec, and Operational History > Pressure to scrap older vessels rises; investment flows towar..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-10 08:11:27

MSC Surges Ahead in ‘Overwhelming Lead’ Mode

Gap with Maersk widens to 2.1 million TEU… CMA CGM breaks 4 million, closing in on second place Swiss shipping giant MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) has widened its lead in the global container shipping market to a record..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-10 08:03:20

Capesize bulker fleet aging accelerates

The global Capesize bulker fleet is showing signs of accelerated aging, while market freight rates have seen a sharp decline in recent weeks. According to Greek shipbroker Intermodal Shipbrokers, the global Capesize bulker fleet curr..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-09 13:16:48

Korea’s Shipping Industry Aims for Strategic Status 

Democratic Party incorporates four major shipping pledges into its policy platform Tone tax regime attracts 104 applicants; marine finance and integrated governance key priorities For the first time in two years, Korea’s shipp..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-09 09:40:28

Latsco Breaks Silence with China: Orders Four 1,900 TEU Containerships After 27-Year Hiatus

First Newbuilding Order in China Since 1997 Latsco Shipping, one of Greece’s most storied shipping companies, has signed a newbuilding contract with China’s Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard for four 1,900 TEU containerships (2 f..

News > Shipping > 2025-07-09 08:26:13