#shipping-regulations
(12 articles)New Maritime Rules Tighten Compliance Requirements for Shipping
The shipping industry is confronting stricter maritime regulations that will require carriers and shippers to enhance compliance processes. These tightened rules represent a structural shift in how oc
UAE MPCI Full Enforcement Begins: What Shippers Need to Know
The United Arab Emirates has transitioned from a grace period to full enforcement of its MPCI (Most Probably Customs Initiative or similar compliance framework), with Trade Tech providing technologica
Hapag-Lloyd Enforces No Manifest, No Load Rule for Malaysia
Hapag-Lloyd has implemented a strict 'no manifest, no load' policy for cargo destined to or transiting through Malaysia, requiring shippers to provide complete and accurate manifests before vessel loa
Global Green Shipping Strategies: Regional Approaches Compared
The maritime industry faces a critical juncture as regions worldwide adopt divergent approaches to green shipping support, creating both opportunities and complexity for global supply chain operators.
New GHG Data Framework Transforms RoRo Vessel Emissions Reporting
The maritime industry has introduced a new standardized greenhouse gas (GHG) data framework specifically designed for roll-on roll-off (RoRo) vessels, which represent a critical segment of global auto
US Sanctions India, China, Russia Entities Over Iran Mahan Air
The United States has levied new sanctions against multiple entities operating across India, China, and Russia, alleging their involvement in facilitating operations for Iran's Mahan Air and associate
SOLAS VGM 2026: Updated Rules, Methods & Compliance Deadlines
The International Maritime Organization's SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements are evolving in 2026, introducing new compliance frameworks that will affect every contai
Outdated Shipping Regulations Threaten Global Logistics Competitiveness
The Shipping and Logistics Services Council (SLSC) has raised concerns that outdated regulatory frameworks are directly undermining the competitiveness of the global shipping industry. This advocacy-d
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
Shipping & Ports Decarbonization: Challenges & Strategic Opportunities
The maritime industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize shipping operations and port infrastructure as part of global climate commitments and tightening environmental regulations. This transition
Biofuels in Shipping: Transition or Long-Term Strategy?
The maritime industry faces a critical inflection point as biofuels emerge as a potential pathway to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations. The debate centers on whether these alternative
IATA Liability Shift Sparks Air Freight Forwarder Dispute
The air freight industry faces a significant regulatory upheaval as IATA implements new direct air waybill (DAW) rules that substantially increase liability and operational responsibility for freight