Five Major Shipping Lines Have Over 30 Vessels Trapped in the Strait of Hormuz

According to data from Sea Explorer, as of April 28, 2026, the world's top five container liner companies had deployed a combined total of 34 vessels within the Persian Gulf region, reflecting a high concentration of capacity by major carriers in the area

World's First Ethanol-Fueled Deep-Sea Vessels to Be Built by Chinese Shipyard

Brazilian mining giant Vale has announced that it has reached an agreement with Shandong Shipping to construct two Guaibamax Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs) that will use ethanol as their primary fuel, with an option for additional orders.

Weaker demand across vessels drags Baltic index

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell on Tuesday for a fourth straight session because of lower demand across vessel categories.

Baltic index at 5-1/2 year high on strong demand across vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose to its highest since December 2013 on Wednesday, pushed by strong demand across all vessel categories, with the panamax index hitting an eight-year high.

China building its largest marine research vessels

Researchers from Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences are building the country's two largest marine fisheries...

Shanghai & Zhejiang Require Vessels Use Low Sulphur Fuel

Subject：Shanghai and Zhejiang MSA Require Vessels Use Low Sulphur Content Fuel (Not Exceeding 0.5%mm) in Yangtze ...

Vessels Value周报：油轮、散货船、集装箱船价格均保持平稳

Vessels Value周报数据显示，油轮、散货船、集装箱船价格均保持平稳。