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China’s seaborne coal imports are declining, but longer shipping distances and shifting supply sources are supporting vessel demand. Reduced Indonesian exports are pushing buyers toward Australia and Russia, increasing tonne-mile demand, particularly for panamax vessels.

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The NTSB’s Safer Seas Digest 2025 reviews 49 marine casualties and highlights recurring issues such as poor maintenance, crew fatigue, distraction, electrical failures and weak emergency planning.

The report shows how routine safety failures can quickly escalate into major accidents, stressing the importance of proper procedures, maintenance and emergency preparedness.

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The Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) warns that geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and the growing shadow fleet are weakening the global rules-based maritime system. With over 80% of world trade transported by sea, the group calls for stronger international cooperation, consistent enforcement of existing rules, greater transparency and protection of freedom of navigation to prevent fragmentation, rising costs and risks to global supply chains.

The proposed 200 km Caspian Sea Bridge could transform the Middle Corridor by reducing shipping delays, transshipments and logistics costs between China, Central Asia and Europe. Estimated at $300 billion, the project faces major engineering, political, environmental and financing challenges before becoming a reality.

The European Cockpit Association is urging Germany to withhold additional traffic rights for UAE airlines until fair competition and social standards are ensured. It argues that UAE carriers benefit from shorter routes via Russian airspace, while European airlines face higher costs and stricter conditions.

ECA warns that expanding UAE market access could shift traffic away from European hubs, threatening jobs, competitiveness and Europe’s strategic autonomy. It calls for aviation decisions to consider economic, social, geopolitical and environmental factors, while maintaining fair competition within Europe.

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Canada’s West Coast ports are positioning themselves as key gateways for expanding trade beyond the U.S. In 2025, Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Nanaimo handled 200 million tonnes of cargo worth $409 billion, supporting over 152,000 jobs. With Canada targeting stronger Indo-Pacific trade, major investments are set to increase capacity and diversify cargo flows.

Global air cargo demand grew 3.9% year-on-year in July 2026, while capacity rose just 1.7%, pointing to tighter conditions on key routes. North America and Europe saw strong growth, while Asia-Pacific remained the largest market. Asia–North America was the strongest trade lane at +9.2%, while Middle East-linked routes declined sharply. Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions remain key challenges, but the overall outlook stays positive.

China’s car exports are surging while PCTC capacity remains tight. As a result, thousands of Chinese vehicles are increasingly being shipped in containers and multipurpose vessels. COSCO SHIPPING recently moved 13,052 Chery cars to Europe, highlighting how containerized transport is becoming a major alternative to traditional car carriers.

The global shipbuilding orderbook is expanding at its fastest pace since the pre-Lehman boom, driven by fleet renewal and strong demand for new vessels.