The U.S. State Department has officially designated Yemen’s Ansarallah group, commonly known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the...

Russia’s Arctic port of Arkhangelsk has developed into a key hub for containerized cargo. Last year the terminal saw ten export-import voyages by Chinese container vessels, up from just one the year prior. In total the port handled 13,500 standard twenty-foot containers (TEU) in 2024, compared to just 380 TEU during the preceding twelve months.

The global ocean shipping industry that handles 80% of world trade is navigating a sea of unknowns as U.S. President Donald Trump stokes trade and geopolitical tensions with historical foes as well as neighbors and allies.

March 1 (Reuters) – Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said on Saturday that a Venezuelan coast guard patrol entered Guyanese waters earlier in the day, approaching an output vessel in an offshore oil block managed by...

By Kati Pohjanpalo Mar 2, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Finland has ended the seizure of a shadow fleet tanker that pulled up four underwater data cables and a power link on Dec. 25...

Russia continues to use the Arctic as an expanding transport corridor for its hydrocarbon resources. Last year it carried 21.86 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas along the Northern Sea Route, the main shipping lane. This represents an increase of 8.6 percent or 1.73 million tonnes over the previous year.

The U.S. Coast Guard has taken action against Puerto Nuevo Terminals (PNT) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, suspending the facility’s permit to handle dangerous cargo after discovering unauthorized handling of...

An aging oil tanker sanctioned by the US is being taken apart in an Indian scrapyard, a potential watershed moment for the so-called dark fleet in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Owners of oil tankers calling at Russian ports are sending divers and underwater drones to check their ships’ hulls for mines — a precaution following a wave of unexplained explosions on ships.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect March 4 along with an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are still pouring into the U.S. from those countries.

The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved critical funding for the construction of a new reservoir in the Rio Indio basin, marking a significant step toward ensuring water security for both the vital waterway and the country's population.

Maritime analysts are sounding the alarm that the Trump Administration’s proposed fees on China-built container ships could severely disrupt US supply chains, potentially causing port congestion, increased freight rates, and...