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(21 articles)Shadow Fleet Sanctions Easing Would Offer Limited Shipping Relief
A new analysis suggests that easing US sanctions on shadow fleet vessels would offer little meaningful relief to container shipping costs and capacity constraints. The finding indicates that regulator
India Launches Credit Insurance for Shipbuilding Exports
India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has introduced two specialized credit risk insurance products targeting the domestic shipbuilding sector. The Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insuran
India's ONOP Initiative Drives Port Standardization Across Major Gateways
India's Paradip Port Authority is advancing implementation of the One Nation One Port (ONOP) Initiative, a government-led effort to standardize port procedures and streamline operations across the cou
India Restructures Major Port Oversight Under New Transport Authority
India has consolidated oversight of its major port projects under a new transport authority, representing a significant policy restructuring in how the country manages its critical maritime infrastruc
Liner Industry Convenes in Bengaluru to Boost Port Connectivity
Liner operators gathered in Bengaluru to address critical challenges in port connectivity, stakeholder alignment, and trade facilitation across India's maritime network. This collaborative convening s
Iran Shipping Pressure Escalates Energy Supply Chain Risks
Fitch Solutions has issued a warning that intensifying shipping pressures targeting Iran pose significant risks to global energy supply chains and market stability. The escalation of restrictions on I
Mediterranean Nations Align on Shipping Emissions Standards
Four Mediterranean nations, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, and Italy, have reached alignment on unified shipping emissions regulations, signaling a regional push toward harmonized maritime environmental stand
PCCI Calls for JAO Signing to Tackle Port Congestion Crisis
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has escalated calls for the immediate signing of a Joint Administrative Order (JAO) as a critical measure to combat persistent port congestion an
Jeju Island Direct Shipping Service Struggles with Weak Demand
South Korea's Jeju Island government launched an ambitious direct container shipping service from China's Qingdao port in October to bypass Busan's transshipment bottleneck, but the initiative is hemo
Korea Seeks Transit Support for Aging Coastal Shipping Fleet
South Korea's coastal shipping sector is facing a convergence of structural headwinds, aging fleet infrastructure, persistent operational losses, and acute labor market gaps, that threaten the efficie
IMO Net-Zero Framework Debate Heats Up as LNG Leads Fuel Shift
The maritime sector is experiencing accelerated momentum toward alternative fuels, with liquified natural gas (LNG) emerging as the industry's preferred transitional solution. However, this green shif
White House Extends Jones Act Waiver to Boost Domestic Shipping
The White House has issued a new extension waiver to the Jones Act, a 1920 maritime law that requires domestic waterborne cargo to be transported on U.S.-flagged vessels. This regulatory action signal
Jones Act Waiver Extended 90 Days; Minimal Impact on Gas
President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, allowing international shipping companies to transport energy products, fertilizers, and other commodities between U.S. por
PCCI Demands Urgent Port Policy Reform to Address Hidden Logistics Charges
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has escalated concerns over undisclosed and hidden charges within the country's logistics and port operations, demanding immediate policy interve
Shipping Groups Fight Proposed Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees
Global shipping associations are actively campaigning against proposed transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, escalating their concerns to the United Nations and International Maritime Organization. T
Jones Act Waiver Extension Signals Sustained Fuel Supply Flexibility
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that a temporary extension of the Jones Act waiver is likely, with the existing exemption already credited with helping lower energy prices in California a
India-Panama Maritime Partnership Targets Logistics, Security, Digital
India and Panama have announced a strategic deepening of their maritime relationship, identifying three cornerstone areas for collaboration: logistics infrastructure and efficiency, security framework
U.S. Renews Jones Act Shipping Waiver, Easing Domestic Transport
The United States is progressing toward renewal of the Jones Act shipping waiver, a regulatory mechanism that has historically provided temporary relief from protectionist maritime regulations. This d
EU ETS Shipping Hits 100% in 2026: Audit Your Carrier Surcharges
The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping will reach 100% compliance coverage in 2026, marking a structural shift in maritime cost accounting and requiring supply chain managers
FMC Cracks Down: $68M in Penalties Against Ocean Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has escalated its enforcement campaign against major ocean carriers, imposing over $68 million in combined penalties against MSC, OOCL, and Maersk within a six-month pe
Thorn Run Launches LatAm Practice Led by Ex-FMC Chief
Thorn Run Partners, a Washington-based consulting firm, has formally launched a dedicated Latin America Business Opportunities Practice led by former Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Louis S