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The Human Firewall: Securing the Crew, Safeguarding the Ship
The growing digitalisation of shipboard systems has elevated cyber risk to a core operational concern for shipowners and managers. As highlighted in the publication,...
ENEOS, NYK, ABS & SEACOR Begin U.S. Methanol Bunkering Study
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ENEOS Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. have launched a joint study to develop...
Containership Loses Suffers Major Cargo Loss Near Canary Islands
A Singapore-flagged containership reported a major cargo loss after encountering severe weather south of the Canary Islands off Maspalomas. The vessel lost approximately 45...
ABB, Siemens and IBM Accelerate the Shift Toward Smart Ports
The global smart port market is projected to rise from USD 2.23 billion in 2024 to USD 7.95 billion by 2030 at a CAGR...
Zodiac and Wuhu Seal Fresh Containership Orders in China
Zodiac Maritime has placed an order for six 9,000-TEU containerships with Jiangsu Hantong Heavy Industry. These vessels are intended to support Zodiac’s continued global...
[Watch] How a Ship Engine Works?
Explore the inner workings of a massive 2-stroke marine diesel engine powering cargo ships. This detailed 3D animation breaks down the combustion cycle, from...
Mediterranean Routes Lead as NCFI Posts Strong Weekly Gains
Container freight rates out of Ningbo continued their upward trajectory during the week ending 12 December 2025, with the Weekly Composite Index reflecting strong...
U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuela With New Wave of Sanctions
The United States has broadened its sanctions campaign against Venezuela by targeting additional individuals connected to the country’s leadership and vessels involved in transporting...
Höegh Starlight Joins Aurora Class as Green Fleet Expansion Accelerates
Strengthened EV decks, shore power capability and solar infrastructure included.
Company marks seventh Aurora Class delivery under its green fleet renewal program.
Höegh...
NGOs Push IMO to Act on Unsafe Ageing Livestock Ships
NGOs warn of corrosion risks, poor flag oversight and recurring casualties.
Waste discharge and dead animals at sea are cited as major environmental...
Global Shipping Calls for Unified Climate Rules as UN Launches Decade...
The United Nations has launched its first Decade of Sustainable Transport, a 2026–2035 initiative intended to align global transport systems with climate and development...
Fincantieri and WSense Partner to Advance Underwater Monitoring for Maritime Infrastructure
Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime has signed a new agreement with WSense to bring advanced underwater monitoring and communication systems into major maritime and port...
U.S. Coast Guard Calls on Commercial Shipowners to Help Rapidly Expand...
In an unprecedented appeal to the private shipping sector, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) asking commercial-vessel operators to offer...
Container Report – Week 49: Far East–West Trades Gain Momentum as...
According to the latest Week 49 update, market sentiment remains tied to the unsettled situation in the Red Sea. No carrier has yet confirmed...
Blank Sailings Surge as Shipping Rates Move in Different Directions
A week of contrasts: aggressive blank sailings helped steady Asia–Europe rates, while Transpacific softened as carriers grappled with subdued demand.
Over the next five weeks—week...
Singapore Gets First Electric Vessel Decarbonisation Hub by Toll Group
Toll Group, a leading global transportation and logistics provider, is accelerating the decarbonisation of maritime logistics with the launch of Singapore’s first decarbonisation hub...
U.S. Maritime Leaders Issue Unified Response to 2025 National Security Strategy
A new industry report says America’s maritime base is now central to national security, not a supporting asset.
Five structural barriers threaten U.S....
Drone Strikes, Sanctions and Weak Prices Drive Russia’s Oil Revenues Lower
Russia’s crude and fuel export revenues fell to $10.97 billion in November the lowest since February 2022.
Export volumes declined by 400,000 bpd...
Tariff Differentials Shape US Import Patterns as November Volumes Slip
According to the latest Market Intelligence data, US seaborne imports posted only a modest decline in November 2025, revealing how tariff differentials continue to...
EU Shipping Nations Warn Against Sanctions Measures That Could Hurt Legitimate...
According to the provided report, Cyprus and Malta have raised clear concerns that new proposals targeting Russia should not hinder legitimate maritime activity. Their...
