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What moves container, dry bulk and tanker freight rates, how to read the Drewry WCI, SCFI, Baltic Dry Index and Worldscale, and what drove the shipping market in 2026.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 11 · 6 min read
The IMO's net-zero targets, EEXI and CII ratings, the delayed Net-Zero Framework, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime: what each rule requires, when, and what it means on board.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 11 · 8 min read
Houthi attacks since November 2023 halved oil flows through Bab el-Mandeb. The full timeline to 2026, the Saudi blockade, insurance and what it means for ships and crews.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 11 · 7 min read
The Strait of Hormuz carries about a fifth of the world's oil and LNG. Key facts, the 2026 closure timeline, bypass routes and what it means for ships and crews.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 11 · 8 min read
Answer: Iran’s recent launch of ballistic missiles toward Jordan and drones toward Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates creates an immediate…
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 3 · 4 min read
Hapag‑Lloyd’s new stake in APM Terminals Rotterdam aims to expand capacity, improve hinterland links and enhance crew efficiency in Europe’s busiest port.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 22 · 4 min read
Saildrone’s autonomous vessel successfully launched a missile‑type payload, showing new possibilities for armed surveyors and implications for shipping operator
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 21 · 3 min read
Explore how the U.S. lifting a 12‑year ban on Nigerian vessels opens new routes and compliance requirements for global shipping professionals.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 20 · 4 min read
How the wall wash test works on chemical tankers: sampling method, hydrocarbon, chloride, permanganate time and color limits, and why tanks fail a WWT.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 19 · 6 min read
Australia upgrades radar, satellite and data fusion to improve maritime security in the South China Sea, benefiting global shipping operations.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 19 · 3 min read
Nigeria has joined a 14‑nation naval alliance led by Saudi Arabia to protect key shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Find out what it means for vessels, crews and po
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 3 · 4 min read
Find out which vessel holds the record for length, gross tonnage and displacement. Includes specs for Seawise Giant, Pioneering Spirit and Shell Prelude.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 3 · 4 min read
