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.
The International Smart Shipping Alliance (ISSA) was established in Shanghai on 13 November 2026 with nine founding members; the Shanghai Marine Equipment Research Institute of CSSC is the only ship research institute among them, sources indicated.
Sources indicated on 13 November 2026 that the EU Emission Trading System will extend to offshore vessels of 5,000 GT or more from 1 January 2027; the maritime scope has included methane and nitrous oxide since 1 January 2026.
Workshops held in Nadi from 2 to 10 November sought to strengthen legal and technical capacity among ten Pacific Small Island Developing States to implement IMO instruments.
reports summarises a Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd assessment that crude tanker freight rates have fallen this month from previously unprecedented levels.
A newly built ship named for Neptune Group’s founder has been welcomed in Piraeus in what the reporting described as a symbolic homecoming to the port where the company began more than fifty years ago.
Best Oasis Limited told reports on 13 November 2026 that activity in the Indian ship recycling market resumed after a five-day Diwali holiday pause.
CMA CGM described its third quarter of 2026 as a period of strong performance, citing maritime momentum and rising volumes despite an uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop.
A weekly market report published on 13 November 2026 records that Alcyon Shipping have committed the Capesize vessel Nightsky, with the vessel’s build and survey information listed in the report.
Affinity Research LLP said a late pickup in activity was insufficient to offset ample tonnage and weaker Suezmax demand, leaving VLCC rates subdued.
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