International Shipping News

Grains merchant Bunge has chartered 30,000 metric tons of Argentine soybean meal cargo destined for China, data seen by Reuters on Monday showed, which would mark the first such soymeal cargo since Beijing approved Argentine imports in 2019. According to data from local maritime agency NABSA, Bunge will ship the soybean meal from the Terminal ...

LNG shipping stocks remained largely stagnant last week, with the UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) inching down 0.16% to 164.43 points, even as the broader S&P 500 posted a solid gain. The index reflected a market in pause—more companies gained than lost, but volume dropped significantly, signalling summer-season hesitancy and growing investor uncertainty. Beneath ...

As we move into the second half of 2025, global trade remains shaped by shifting tariff landscapes, and geopolitical developments. While uncertainty persists across key markets, Maersk continues to provide stable, reliable logistics solutions across ocean, air, inland, and customs services. In this update, we share the latest developments from across Asia-Pacific, highlight the actions ...

The world’s largest solar-powered car carrier, the “Yuan Hai Kou,” has successfully completed its maiden voyage, arriving at Greece’s Piraeus Port carrying 4,000 Chinese vehicles, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited has announced. The vessel features a 302.8-kilowatt solar system, the largest of its kind, which generates 410,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduces carbon intensity ...

As part of a broader cooperation between the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), the IMO–WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024 presents data on the proportion of women working in the sector from member states and the private sector. It offers new insights following an inaugural survey, conducted in ...

The crew of an unidentified ship that was attacked off the coast of Yemen on July 6 was rescued by a passing merchant vessel, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said on X. The crew abandoned ship after being engaged by “multiple small vessels who have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades” at 51 ...

The Philippine government sought to introduce a ban on nickel ore exports from 2030 to enhance domestic processing capabilities and advance up the value chain. This decision was rescinded in mid-June, and this insight will look into the effects this will have on freight in the region. Why did the Philippines propose a nickel ore ...