The Philippines is seeking loans from Beijing for infrastructure projects and Marcos has called China the country’s strongest partner in pandemic recovery.

Berlin fast-tracked its first LNG import terminals by renting five floating storage and re-gasification units.

Two years of logistics logjams have burdened ocean shippers with costly increases in demurrage, detention and storage fees.

At least 12 of the 13 Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs — which cover 90% of the world’s ocean-going ships, including those from the U.K. and the U.S. — said they would no longer be able to provide coverage.

The best approach to encouraging intermodal transportation in the hinterland is through the dry port concept.

Moves by big firms such as Exxon and Shell are increasing the pressure on owners to choose between serving Russian and non-Russian interests.

The first reports from gateways on both coasts suggest container imports turned sharply downward last month.

If the big reinsurers do ultimately stop covering Russia and Ukraine marine business, shipowners might turn to insurance from Chinese or Turkish firms.

The ship’s arrival during northwest Europe’s first major cold snap this winter highlights the need for new gas supplies after Russia slashed deliveries in retaliation for the continent’s support for Ukraine.

A new mandatory report card for carbon emissions by ships of greater than 5,000 gross tons has huge implications for the commercial maritime industry.