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(8 articles)25 dead in cargo ship fire at China's Qingdao shipyard
A catastrophic fire aboard the Liberia-flagged dry bulk carrier Ocean Melody claimed 25 lives at the Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding facility in eastern China on Thursday. The vessel, which arrived for ro
WSC Pushes IMO to Reclassify Lithium Batteries as Dangerous Goods
The World Shipping Council has formally escalated concerns about lithium battery safety by submitting a regulatory proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of its September Lond
New Navigation Buoy Enhances Safety at Port of Klaipėda
The Port of Klaipėda, Lithuania's primary maritime gateway, has deployed a new advanced buoy system designed to enhance navigation safety and vessel guidance. This infrastructure investment reflects g
Container Lines Push to Classify All Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo as Dangerous Goods
Container shipping lines are moving toward mandating that all cargo containing lithium-ion batteries be classified as 'Dangerous Goods,' following a fire incident aboard CMA CGM Petra in August 2024.
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Unite on Containership Fire Response
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia have announced a coordinated regional response framework to address the escalating threat of containership fires in Southeast Asia's critical maritime corridors. Unv
Hormuz Strait Remains Unsafe Despite Trump's Fee Reversal
The Trump administration's decision to reverse or forego proposed Hormuz Strait transit fees does not address the fundamental security challenges that continue to threaten global shipping through one
Tank Container Shipping Market Expansion Drives Safe Global Bulk Logistics
The tank container shipping market is experiencing significant expansion as standardization and safety protocols become increasingly critical to global supply chains. This growth reflects broader indu
Maersk Cautiously Eyes Middle East Transits Amid Iran-US Developments
Maersk has issued a market update indicating qualified optimism about recent diplomatic developments between the United States and Iran, while maintaining a conservative operational posture toward res