Yearly Archives: 2024
The Mandatory Maritime Single Window
In a significant stride towards digitalization in shipping, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) emphasizes the importance of the Maritime Single Window, which became mandatory...
Microplastics, A Global Problem
Microplastics, tiny fragments of anthropogenic material, have become omnipresent, infiltrating diverse environments, from Antarctic sea ice to the deepest ocean trenches. A recent study...
The Red Sea Under The Microscope
As container ships reroute around the Suez Canal due to Houthi attacks, the world closely observes a significant shift in international trade routes. VesselBot,...
Europe’s Hydrogen Vision: Rotterdam And Shannon Foynes Port MOU Unveiled
Europe's ambitious green hydrogen strategy for 2030 involves importing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen to fuel traditionally coal, natural gas, and oil-reliant industries...
Beihai Shipbuilding’s Methanol Retrofit Breakthrough
In a significant stride towards sustainable maritime practices, Beihai Shipbuilding and CMA CGM sealed a groundbreaking deal on January 30th for the methanol dual-fuel...
Euronav Adopts ZeroNorth’s Comprehensive Platform
Danish maritime technology firm ZeroNorth is poised to acquire and oversee the management of Euronav's Fleet Automatic Statistics and Tracking (FAST) platform. The agreement...
Buccaneer’s Collaborative Ecosystem: Learning From Each Other
In the dynamic landscape of startup-corporate partnerships in the Netherlands, two prominent entities, Buccaneer and PortXL, play key roles in fostering collaboration between startups...
EU ETS Surcharges: Navigating Challenges In Accuracy And Transparency
As shipping lines grapple with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) surcharges, concerns arise regarding the accuracy and transparency of these...
Global Maritime Leaders Advocate Multifaceted Approach To Tackle Red Sea Shipping Crisis
In response to the escalating Red Sea shipping crisis, industry heavyweights and maritime authorities are urging a comprehensive solution.
Arsenio Dominguez, the new...
Legal Insights: ‘The Anna Dorothea’ Case Explores Limits On Charterers’ Deductions
A recent legal ruling in the case of Fastfreight Pte Ltd v Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd (The 'Anna Dorothea') provides significant insights into...