Global Trade to Hit Record $35 Trillion Despite Slowing Momentum
Global trade in goods and services continued to grow through the second half of 2025. If projections hold, global trade this year will exceed $35 trillion for the first time…
Port of Dampier – New Notice of Arrival (NOA) Form
Dampier Port advised that new Notice of Arrival (NOA) form is now in effect for all vessels calling at the Port of Dampier. All vessels are required to comply with…
WSC Strongly Support Swift Passage of U.S. Organized Cargo and Retail Theft Legislation
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has joined a broad coalition of 90 industry partners calling for quick passage of the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. A coalition…
Gambia Cracksdown on Shadow/Dark Fleet, Deregisters 72 Vessels
The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) posteda press release dated 10thNov 2025 stating that they have seventy-two vessels from the Gambian ship register a crackdown to safeguard the integrity of the…
UNCTAD Empowerment Programme for Trade Facilitation Marks 10-Year Milestone
The Empowerment Programme for Trade Facilitation is a comprehensive initiative led by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), with support from more than 15 donor countries, regional organizations and development banks.…
General Average Declared for M/V ONE HENRY HUDSON
As per press release on 28th Nov 2025 from Ocean One, General Average was declared by the owners of the M/V ONE HENRY HUDSON. In conjunction with the declaration of…
Leading Container Ports of the World 2025, Singapore Tops the List
DNV, in collaboration with Menon Economics, is excited to present you with the inaugural “Leading Container Ports (LCP) of the World 2025” report. Building on our acclaimed Leading Maritime Cities…
Cook Island Restricts Vessel’s Entry into Iranian and Venezuelan Ports
Maritime Cook Islands issud circular imposing restrictions on Cook Islands-registered tankers regarding operations in Iranian and Venezuelan ports due to sanctions-related risks. Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has issued restrictions for…
UK P&I Club and TT Club Announce Merger Discussions
The UK P&I Club and the TT Club have announced that they are currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger between the two mutual insurers. The Clubs have worked…
U.S. Court of Appeals Issues Decision in Case on Demurrage and Detention Billing Practices
On February 23, 2024, the FMC issued its Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices, as required by Congress under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The rule…