Among the countries first hit with the 10% tariff are Australia, Britain, Colombia, Argentina, Egypt and Saudi Arabia ...

In 2025, global supply chains remain under strain due to trade barriers, security risks, and shipping disruptions, making it ...

A global trade war would put charter rates under pressure, but brokers also stand to benefit from the disruption ...

Container vessels and car carriers would be expected to take the hardest hit, while dry bulk shipping may see more moderate ...

Oil traders are increasingly avoiding chartering tankers built in China due to concerns over potential U.S. port fees, ...

A bipartisan Senate bill proposes significant sanctions on Russia, including hefty tariffs on imports from countries buying ...

The imposition of US tariffs on India’s energy sector is not merely a geopolitical concern—it is a complex legal issue with ...

On March 27, 2025, the Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel MENGXIN 1 was subjected to an armed attack 16 nautical miles (NM) south of Accra in the Gulf of Guinea.

Low water levels after recent dry weather are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany with surcharges added to the usual freight rates, commodity traders said ...

Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry ...

The sector is already preparing for imminent additional risk, with new clauses that state companies hiring Chinese ships will ...

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) posted its operating income for its 2024 financial year as slightly down by 0.32% to ...