IAPH & CLIA Sign MoU for Sustainability and Shore Power

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at...

Smart Air Powers KNOT’s New Shuttle Tanker

Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) has contracted Oslo-headquartered TMC Compressors to supply what TMC says is “probably the global maritime market’s most...

[Watch] What Are Bridge Wings?

Bridge wings are open or enclosed platforms that extend from both sides of a ship's bridge, providing an unobstructed view of the vessel's surroundings...

Pacific Basin Restructures Fleet to Bypass Rising U.S. and China Port...

Pacific Basin has announced that it will shift up to half of its dry-bulk fleet to Singapore and restructure key leadership functions in order...

China’s Shipbuilding Sector Maintains Top Global Position

Global Times reports that during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), its shipbuilding industry solidified its dominance in global markets — now accounting for...

USTR Fees Deepen US–China Trade Strain as Carriers Hold Rates Steady

Carriers Vow Not to Pass New Costs to Shippers. Tariffs Add Hundreds per TEU to Operational Expenses. European Labour Unrest and Capacity Cuts...

Timber Cargo Vessel Refloated After Grounding Near Norway–Sweden Border

Dense Fog Blamed for Grounding at Norway–Sweden Border. No Injuries or Oil Spills Reported During Incident. Coast Guard and Tugboats Lead Overnight Rescue...

Bahri Renews 10-year Contract with S-Oil for Crude Transport

Saudi Arabian shipping giant Bahri has renewed its long-term contract of affreightment (COA) with South Korean refiner S-Oil, extending a partnership that has been...

Middle East Route Drives Weekly Surge in Ningbo Freight Index

The weekly composite index from the Ningbo Shipping Exchange, which covers rates for 20ft, 40ft, and Hi-Cube containers, revealed a mixed performance across key...

The Divine OS: Millennial’s Guide to Gods as Cognitive Tech

A modern coworking space.  Leo (a 28-year-old tech product manager) is staring at his laptop, stressed. His friend Maya (a 26-year-old UX designer and yoga...