Singapore Encourages Green Shipping With New Harbor Craft Incentives

This article outlines revisions to the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative (MSGI) with the introduction of the Green Craft Programme (GCP) specifically for newly built...

IMO MSC Adopts Key Safety Amendments For Alternative Fuels

The International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) held its 109th session in London from December 2nd to 6th, 2024. This meeting, which included...

Refloat Attempt Of Grounded Ship In St. Lawrence River Delayed

The next attempt to refloat the grounded ship, in the St. Lawrence River won't happen until Sunday. To lighten the vessel and improve the...

Xu Peng Succeeds Wen Gang As Chairman of China State Shipbuilding...

Xu Peng has been appointed as the new chairman of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), replacing his predecessor Wen Gang, reports Lloyd's List. New Chairman Xu...

Maritime Decarbonization Gains Momentum: 2024 Sees Surge In Alternative Fuel Orders

The recent surge in new ship orders, with over 600 vessels ordered in the past year, presents a significant opportunity to advance the maritime...

Global Liner Performance Recent Highlights

Sea-Intelligence’s latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report (Issue 160) reveals key insights into schedule reliability trends for November 2024. The data encompasses 34 trade...

LNG Exports Growth Slows, Market Faces Supply Challenges

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports experienced their slowest growth since 2015, increasing by just 0.4% to 414 million tons in 2024, as per...

Nagoya Port Introduces Fuel-Cell Forklifts To Advance Hydrogen-Powered Logistics

The Nagoya Port Authority has initiated a significant step toward sustainable port operations by deploying fuel-cell forklifts at container terminals. This initiative aims to...

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Contracts TMC Compressors For Maersk’s Green Container Vessels

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group has entrusted TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver energy-efficient Smart Air compressors for six dual-fuel container vessels being built for Maersk. These...

2024 In Retrospect A Year Of Low Recycling Activity

As 2024 closes, the global maritime sector braces for a more dynamic 2025, according to GMS. Despite strong charter rates across sectors, ship recycling...