1. Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation between Zhejiang Seaport Group and Columbia Group. On October 20, Zhejiang Seaport Group and Columbia Group Limited signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding Mr.Mark O’Neil, CEO and President of Columbia Group, and Mr. Zhu Miao, Director, and General Manager of Zhejiang Seaport Group and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group, signed the agreement on behalf of both parties.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/24/memorandum-of-understanding-on-strategic-cooperation-between-zhejiang-seaport-group-and-columbia-group/
2. BIMCO develop standard clause addressing Chinese port fees. BIMCO has initiated the development of a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on 14 October 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China.
The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced on 10 October this year that new “Special Port Fees” would be imposed on ships arriving at Chinese ports if they are US-built or flagged or owned or operated by US entities, subject to certain exceptions.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/24/bimco-develop-standard-clause-addressing-chinese-port-fees/
3. Study scope 3 emissions on the same route can vary tenfold smaller regional vessels emit up to 5X more CO₂ per tonne. OceanScore, world’s leading maritime emissions and compliance data intelligence company, published its latest report titled ‘Scope 3 at Sea: Intra Mediterranean & Black Sea Edition’.
Drawing on more than 45,000 voyages across the Intra Mediterranean & Black Sea corridor, OceanScore found that emissions intensity on the same trade lane can vary by up to ten times, exposing how carrier behavior will directly shape shippers’ financial risk under upcoming EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime rules.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/10/24/study-scope-3-emissions-on-the-same-route-can-vary-tenfold-smaller-regional-vessels-emit-up-to-5x-more-co%e2%82%82-per-tonne/
4. Peter Döhle boosts boxship fleet with four newbuilds in China. Hamburg-based shipowner Peter Döhle Schiffahrts is expanding its container fleet with an order for four feedermax vessels in China.
Shipbuilding sources report that the 2,900 teu ships have been booked at China’s CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, with deliveries scheduled between late 2027 and 2028.
https://splash247.com/peter-dohle-boosts-boxship-fleet-with-four-newbuilds-in-china/
5. China and India step back from Russian oil under US pressure. The oil markets are in flux today as tanker trades retrench and Russia’s two largest buyers of oil pause buying the fuel that has helped fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine for the past three and a half years.
https://splash247.com/china-and-india-step-back-from-russian-oil-under-us-pressure/
6. U.S. Container Imports Plunge 6.6% in September as Tariff Fallout Takes Hold. The ten largest U.S. ports recorded a 6.6% year-over-year decrease in inbound container volume in September, marking a sharp reversal from earlier months and signaling the beginning of what industry analyst John McCown predicts will be “consistent and more pronounced” declines through 2026.
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-container-imports-plunge-6-6-in-september-as-tariff-fallout-takes-hold/
7. Trump Plan Would Open Almost All Coast to Offshore Drilling. The Trump administration is readying a proposal to open almost all US coastal waters to new offshore oil drilling despite opposition from state governors and the president’s previous efforts to close off some of the territory.
https://gcaptain.com/trump-plan-would-open-almost-all-coast-to-offshore-drilling/
8. London Gateway to Undergo a £1 Billion Expansion. This expansion project will take DP World’s investment at London Gateway to more than £3 billion, converting the site of a former oil refinery into one of the UK’s largest and most important logistics hubs.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/ports/london-gateway-to-undergo-a-1-billion-expansion
9. Delfin Ropes in SHI to Develop FLNG Vessel.
Both parties have agreed to commence an Early Engagement scope of work, mobilise project teams, de-risk the overall project schedule and prepare for imminent execution.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/maritime/delfin-ropes-in-shi-to-develop-flng-vessel
10. 85% of World’s Coastlines Have Cabotage Laws.
It has spread around the world faster than ever before, including West Africa, East Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, Central America, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea.
https://www.seanews.co.uk/maritime/85-of-world-s-coastlines-have-cabotage-laws