US ports fees on Chinese ships starting October 2025
The United States plans to implement new port entry fees targeting vessels that are Chinese-owned, operated, or built, starting 14 October 2025. These charges, introduced by the US Trade Representative...
Panama tightens entry criteria for ageing vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has imposed new restrictions on ship registrations, barring oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old from joining its flag. The regulation, which came...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its next-generation 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The innovative vessel features...
