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Captain Saleem Alavi raises the question whether all shipowners should be expected to pay for technology firms decarbonisation R&D.
The shipowner is a proverbial scapegoat in today’s environmental perspective.
Shipowners have been very easy to push to comply...
Loopholes in the European Commissions’ carbon price proposal lets millions of CO2 emissions off the hook, says an article published in Transport & Environment.
Proposals for Maritime decarbonization
In July 2021, the European Commission published a set of proposals to decarbonize...
BMT Group has gained a contract to provide simulation programs to the UK government to improve ship accident investigation. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has signed an agreement to use Rembrandt software for more enhanced and accurate...
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Multi-Year Shipping Contracts with Auto OEMs
Biofuel-Powered Shipping Gains Momentum in Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Strategy.
Leading Auto OEMs Partner with Wallenius Wilhelmsen for Net-Zero Shipping Goals.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Receives Biofuel...
Three Historic Shipwrecks Given Protected Status
Two-century-old shipwreck to emerge from sea at Devon beach
By PA
Historically important wrecks give clues to Britain's trading past
The shipwrecks of a medieval fishing boat...
American Maritime Industry Dedicated to Puerto Rico
Jones Act carriers have provided regular, dedicated service to Puerto Rico for decades. The Jones Act fleet servicing Puerto Rico includes modern, state-of-the-art vessels,...
Megaships Being Built in Shanghai
World's largest container ships that can carry more than 23,000 standard containers
Vessel will be 400 meters long and 61.3 m wide, and...
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[Podcast] Oil and Shipping Industries Brace for USTR Shift
The proposed 2025 Section 301 actions by the US Trade Representative (USTR) against China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors could reshape merchant shipping trade....
Trump Plans to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%
President Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025.
Shares of...
U.S. Ethane Exports to China Face New Licensing Roadblock
New U.S. Commerce Department rules require export licenses for ethane shipments to China, revoking previous approvals.
China imported a record 492,000 barrels per...
NCFI: Freight Rates Dip Across Key Routes as Market Softens
The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI) for the week ending May 30, 2025, reported the following trends:
Route Highlights
Ningbo to Europe: The index declined...
SAAM Towage Advances with Electric Tugs, Cutting Emissions and Costs
SAAM Towage deployed electric tugs in Vancouver and plans another in Chile.
The company reduced carbon intensity by 72%, targeting a 90% cut.
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Cerberus Expresses Interest in Darwin Port While Australia Pursues Local Control
Cerberus Capital Management has expressed interest in acquiring the lease for Darwin Port.
The Australian government is actively pursuing local buyers, managing the...
Technip Energies Appointed to Restart Vasilikos LNG Terminal Construction
Technip Energies begins on-site management at the dormant Vasilikos LNG terminal, focusing first on assessing the current project status and starting contractor tenders.
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Drewry: Intra-Asia Container Index Remain Stable
The Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) held nearly flat at $655 per 40ft container as of May 30, 2025.
Year-over-year, the index is up...
EU Ships Emit More Arctic Soot Than Expected, Study Reveals
Black carbon, typically produced by incomplete combustion in marine engines, contributes to global warming and is linked to health impacts.
It is considered...
Veson Nautical Launches AI-Powered Claims Management
AI-driven automation transforms maritime claims workflows
Reduces manual document review and increases accuracy
Fully integrated with the IMOS Platform for end-to-end efficiency
Veson Nautical...