The Tiger Lianyungang sailed from Ningbo to Felixstowe. This video examines the Arctic route and its impact on transit time. We look at the operational realities of the Arctic route, including the challenges faced by the Tiger Gas vessel and other ships navigating these northern waters. Recent sailings have encountered significant delays caused by ice, bad weather, and port unloading issues.
An industry study reported on 12 November 2026 finds that US-produced ethanol could power methanol-capable vessels with limited modifications to engines and bunkering infrastructure, offering an interim fuel option while low-emission methanol supplies are constrained.
Sources indicated that the sector must pair investment in scalable, bankable projects with strengthened human capacity in developing States to enable a shift to zero emission shipping in line with IMO goals.
A liquefied biogas bunkering facility at the Port of Gothenburg is due to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027, providing a new renewable fuel option for ships calling at the port, MarineLink reports.
MarineLink reports that Israel-based Sealartec will advance autonomous launch and recovery technology from a U.S. Navy testbed to an operational evaluation on a Legend-class National Security Cutter.
UMOE Advanced Composites has completed five MEGCs at its Jiaxing plant and dispatched them to an Australian joint venture, in the company’s first international commercial MEGC delivery from China.
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone figures published on 11 November show oil product stocks dropped 10% in the week to 9 November, with heavy distillates down 25%, sources report.
A short Pitch Book instalment published on 11 November 2026 names Italy's chronic weaknesses yet urges readers to consider why the country might still belong in a series about Europe's strengths and opportunities.
Sources published an ENGINE outlook on 11 November 2026 reporting tight prompt bunker availability in the ARA and advising buyers to allow five to seven days lead time; independently held ARA fuel oil stocks were reported 2% higher in November so far.
A Week 45 2026 market note republished by reports cites Banchero Costa & C S.p.A data showing bauxite made up 4.4% of seaborne dry bulk trade in 2025 and was reported as rising to 4.9.
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Chris Gosling is a reporter and video journalist with a long career in broadcasting. He covers the shipping industry through news reports, interviews and films. His work includes coverage of major vessels and port operations at the Port of Felixstowe, alongside reporting on developments across the wider maritime industry.
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