The Chinese shipyard Hengli Heavy Industry confirms its status as a new major player in global shipbuilding. According to Seatrade Maritime, the group has secured eight new ship orders, mainly from Greek and Norwegian shipowners. On the menu: two LR2 product tankers, five Kamsarmax bulk carriers, and one capesize bulk...
An analysis by Drewry, relayed by Seatrade Maritime, highlights three factors that will determine the health of the tanker market in 2026: OPEC’s production strategy, the evolution of Russian exports, and the security of transits thru the Suez Canal. Three closely linked variables that can shift the sector from oversupply...
The broker Chapman Freeborn provides a mixed assessment of the all-cargo charter market in 2025. On one hand, the demand related to aeronautics remains strong: the transport of engines, critical parts, sensitive equipment, and “AOG” operations continue to fill dedicated flights, often on an urgent basis. On the other hand,...
The FAA has issued a fresh airworthiness directive targeting Boeing 757 aircraft, including the large number of freighter conversions still flying nightly across the United States. The trigger wasn’t dramatic — no major incident — but several maintenance reports pointed to unusual wear on elements connected to the precooler system...
According to the latest projections from IATA, global production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is expected to reach approximately 1.9 million tons by 2025. A figure on the rise, but far from the trajectory needed to meet the aviation sector’s “net zero” goals. The association highlights a paradox: regulations are...
After several stop-and-go years, air cargo may have some breathing room ahead. The industry isn’t celebrating just yet, but the latest outlook points to a slow and steady rebound. IATA expects air-freight volumes to tick up by about 2.4% in 2026, which would put the total close to 71.6 million...
The Spanish start-up bound4blue, specializing in rigid suction sail systems for ships, has just completed a fundraising round of approximately 44 million dollars. This new round marks the entry of several major international investors and the strengthening of the commitment of historical shareholders, a sign that sail propulsion is no...
There has been a noticeable shift in the Black Sea — not only on the water, but in the numbers that shipowners are confronted with the moment they call their insurer. After a series of attacks targeting Russian vessels and port infrastructure near Novorossiysk, war-risk premiums have climbed sharply. A...
Japan Airlines is pushing deeper into the cargo market—but without adding a freighter fleet of its own. The carrier has announced a broader cooperation with long-haul specialist Kalitta Air, extending their code-share agreement across more trans-Pacific routes linking Japan and Asia to several key gateways in North America. The arrangement gives...
There is a strange atmosphere in the container at the moment. There is no talk of collapse, but no one is really talking about recovery either. Volumes show some signs of return, very timidly. However, several industry leaders recognize that the transition to 2026 is likely to resemble a zone...
