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Shipping agencies don’t just send email, they keep vessels moving. Johnasia manages bunkering, cargo ops, crew changes, and repairs across Asia for over 3,000 ships a year. That means 5,000+ emails a day and no room for missed messages or delays. Traditional email platforms…

75% annual rise in sanctioned vessels in June The maritime #sanctions landscape shifted further in June 2025, with 20 vessels and 9 companies newly sanctioned, reflecting regulatory focus on Russia-linked energy flows and Iranian shipping networks. These vessels moved $6.5…

Join MarineTraffic experts for a live session packed with real-time data and insight into how global trade disruptions are impacting the shipping landscape. Key topics include: ✔️ How are recent U.S. trade policies affecting global container traffic and port congestion? ✔️ Has…

Passenger vessel collision halts traffic on Moselle River Inland shipping on Germany’s Moselle River was disrupted after the Elegant Lady, a Bulgarian-flagged passenger vessel, collided with the St. Aldegund lock on 2 July. MarineTraffic data shows she departed Traben-Trarbach…

Kpler Pulse: The Americas Series is here. A brand-new webinar series bringing you expert insights on commodities and maritime trends shaping the Americas and global markets. ✔️ Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese ✔️ Global trends. Local context. Real-time insights.…

We’re pleased to announce that our acquisition of Spire Maritime is now complete, following the UK CMA’s decision to close its investigation and revoke its hold separate order. This milestone accelerates our mission to help the world trade smarter, by expanding access to…

Cargo ship runs aground near Crete Island, Greece Shortly after departing Crete Island, Greece, the Sierra Leone‑flagged general cargo ship MN Kostas grounded on the north‑eastern coast on 24 July. According to reports, the Hellenic Coast Guard coordinated the safe evacuation…

One of largest LNG dual-fuelled car carriers transits Suez The LNG dual-fuelled BYD Xi’an, one of the world’s largest car carriers, has completed her maiden transit of the Suez Canal, en route from Yizheng, China to Livorno, Italy, with approximately 7,000 vehicles on board.…

Sanctions risks are evolving fast. Will you stay ahead? Discover how to proactively manage sanctions exposure, reduce operational risks, and enhance decision-making. Key themes for discussion include: ✔️ How to detect and mitigate sanction-related risks using powerful…

World’s largest cruise ship Star of the Seas sets sail from Turku The Star of the Seas has officially joined Royal Caribbean’s fleet. Delivered by Meyer Turku shipyard in southwest Finland after nearly two years of construction, she set sail on 17 July and is now en route to…

Container trade from Mexico to US hits new heights A major realignment in North American supply chains is underway. In Q2 2025, container port calls from Mexico to the US rose to 194, marking a 28.5% increase over Q1, according to MarineTraffic data. Post‑Panamax vessels drove…

Engine failure halts cargo ship in Turkish Strait A Portuguese-flagged vessel suffered engine failure while transiting northbound through the Çanakkale Strait yesterday, Monday 14 July. According to reports, the Spanaco Progress, a cargo vessel, was en route from Tarragona,…

Shadow fleet crackdown: OFAC tightens compliance The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) latest sanctions hit both Iran’s oil-smuggling network and Hizballah’s financial arm, designating 12 new shadow tankers moving Iranian crude and LPG through deceptive…

Second bulk carrier attacked in Red Sea within 24 hours On 7 July, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C was attacked by sea drones and skiffs in the southern Red Sea. The assault, according to reports, left two crew members seriously injured and two others missing. The…

Bulk carrier attacked in the Red Sea The Magic Seas, a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier en route from Zhuhai, China to the Suez Canal, was attacked in the Red Sea on 6 July off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen. She was laden with steel products and fertiliser, according to…

Ferry sinks in the Bali Strait, dozens missing The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank in the Bali Strait on 2 July after leaving Ketapang at 16:01 UTC. MarineTraffic data tracked its last position at 16:13 UTC. According to reports, the vessel was carrying 65 passengers and 22…

Explosion leaves oil tanker adrift off the Libyan coast A Marshall Islands-flagged crude oil tanker, VILAMOURA, suffered an onboard explosion and engine room flooding according to reports while transiting off the Libyan coast. MarineTraffic data shows the vessel changed her AIS…

Introducing Terminal Congestion Terminal congestion often creates more serious challenges than general port delays. That’s where turnaround time breaks down, with berths backed up and vessels idling. If you’re only looking at port-level data, you’re missing the real picture.…