According to Drewry, container rates from East Asia and China to the US dropped this week as carriers reduced rates to boost pre LNY demand.

Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters (HEMEXPO) announced its participation in the EU funded SEASTARS project.

Houthis stated that now only Israeli-owned and flagged vessels are subject to bans on transiting the Red Sea.

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Member States adopted the first set of operational standards within the S-100 framework.

WSC, IGP&I and TT Club created a guide to ensure shippers are well informed about IMDG Code changes regarding charcoal.

On 16 January, a Russian-flagged cargo vessel, STEPAN GEYTS, tilted to starboard at the Plastun Port, Russia.

Solvang announced that it equipped its vessel Clipper Eris with a full-scale carbon capture facility ready for pilot testing.

GMS released a briefing on practical strategies, recent training outcomes, and insights about safer operations in ship recycling yards.

German authorities detained the oil tanker Eventin, which was stranded after losing power and running aground on 10 January.

The Houthi rebels' leader vowed to continue operations if Israel does not comply with the ceasefire agreement.