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AD Ports boosts Kazakhstan investment plans to $775m Agreements signed on Caspian and open sea fleet expansion, aframax tankers, and heads of terms exchanged on Sarzha Multipurpose Terminal (SMT) development. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Suez Canal trying to lure back container ships The Suez Canal Authority has announced a new rebate on tolls for large container ships as the Houthi step-down attacks in the Red Sea. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Cashew nut shell biofuel: ‘just don’t do it’ Experts advise an abundance of caution when dealing with development biofuel feedstocks in the maritime industry. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

PIL boosts Latin American presence with new office in Chile Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opening a new office located in Santiago, Chile. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

LNG shipping capacity growth risks climate and financial failure, warns report Massive over-ordering of LNG carriers is endangering climate goals while the excess of capacity could lead to stranded assets for operators as demand for the fossil fuel wanes, according to a new report. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

US-China tariff deal – no rush to book Pacific cargo Maritime industry experts are happy with the latest the slashing of US – China tariffs for 90 days but they warn “we are not out of the woods yet”. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Chinese exports surge in April despite the trade war Exports of China goods continued to grow in April amid the high tariffs imposed by US during the month. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

US – China tariff deal receives mixed reactions Financial institutions have given the announcement of a 115%, 90-day, reduction in tariffs between China and the US a mixed reception, with relief over the lowering of the import duties tempered with fears over what is coming down the track. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Larger fleet boosts RCL’s first quarter volumes Thailand’s Regional Container Lines (RCL) reports 236% increase in Q1 2025 net profit. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

New round of sanctions heightens insurance concerns A hundred tankers and two marine insurance firms were targeted by new sanctions imposed by the UK on Friday as dodgy insurance and spoofed AIS ship data add complexity. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime