US Accelerates Maritime Growth with Over $35 Million in BUILD Grants for Ports
The US Department of Transportation has allocated more than $35 million under the BUILD program to support critical maritime infrastructure upgrades in Alaska and Pennsylvania.
The funding is part of a broader $488...
LNG and Bio-LNG Show Clear Compliance and Decarbonization Benefits
Bio-LNG bunkering is expanding rapidly across Europe, driven by regulations like FuelEU Maritime.
LBM is fully compatible with existing LNG engines, offering a seamless path toward decarbonization.
LNG dual-fuel engines show a strong...
The Future of Clean Shipping Begins at Dover
The Port of Dover aims to establish the world’s first high-volume Green Shipping Corridor, transforming the UK-EU Short Straits route into a global model for sustainable maritime logistics.
Electrification of the Dover-Calais ferry...
Lloyd’s Register Approved to Certify ROUVs Under Workboat Code 3
Lloyd’s Register is the first to be authorised by the MCA to certify ROUVs under WBC3 Annex 2.
Certification applies to unmanned vessels under 24 meters operating in UK waters.
The authorisation allows...
ABS Enhances Container Ship Lashing Notation With Seasonality Factor
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has upgraded its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation by introducing a seasonality factor, offering increased operational flexibility for container ship operators while maintaining safety in variable sea conditions.
What is CLP-V(PARR)...
Shanghai Port Drives Surge In China’s Auto Exports In H1 2025
Shanghai Port has emerged as a major hub for China’s automobile exports, recording over 1.27 million units shipped in the first half of 2025—a 13% year-on-year increase, according to Shanghai Customs.
Rapid Growth in Export...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) Launches First Maritime Service To Libya Via Misrata Port
Ocean Network Express (ONE), one of Japan’s largest and most prominent shipping companies, has initiated its first maritime operations in Libya through the Misrata Free Zone Port. This move marks a significant milestone in...
NATO CCDCOE Flags Rising State-Linked Cyber Threats To Maritime Ports
The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) has released a critical policy brief highlighting the growing cyber threats to maritime port infrastructure. Titled “Addressing State-Linked Cyber Threats to Critical Maritime Port Infrastructure,”...
Longship Expands Green Fleet With Delivery Of Longeden And PMAX ECO Orders
In a major step towards greener maritime operations, Dutch shipping company Longship has successfully completed the delivery of Longeden—the final vessel in a series of four ultra-low-emission general cargo ships. These vessels are part...
India Bans Use Of Fraudulent Foreign CoCs By Seafarers Amid Growing Certification Scam
India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a sweeping ban on the deployment of Indian seafarers holding certificates of competency (CoCs) and certificates of proficiency (CoPs) from a list of unverified foreign maritime...