Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT: Why Salesforce’s CEO Just Hit Reset on AI
The Economic Times reports that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has decided to move away from using OpenAI’s ChatGPT. He shared that Google’s new Gemini 3 model has impressed him so much that he does...
China’s Arctic Ambitions Signal a Strategic Turning Point for India’s Maritime Future
Moneycontrol reports that China’s growing presence in Arctic shipping is reshaping global trade routes. The development marks a significant shift, giving India a compelling reason to reassess its long-term maritime priorities.
A Faster Route That...
MPCC Eyes Further Newbuildings as Ageing Feeder Fleet Faces Underinvestment
Despite increased ordering activity in 2025. MPC Container Ships chief executive believes the sub-5,000 teu boxship fleet remains underinvested.
MPCC Considers Expanding Its 2025 Newbuilding Programme
MPC Container Ships is weighing additional newbuilding orders after a...
LNG Markets Rally Across All Major Routes While LPG Levels Remain Stable
The LNG spot market further strengthened this week, with two-stroke tonnage remaining extremely tight in the Atlantic, driving higher rates on all major routes.
LNG Spot Rates Surge Across Key Global Routes
On the BLNG1 Australia–Japan...
Holland Shipyards Group Secures Contract To Build Two Advanced Floating Training Platforms For Defence
Holland Shipyards Group has signed a major agreement to build two state-of-the-art floating training platforms Uhlenbeck and Thetis designed to strengthen maritime training capabilities for Defence personnel. The project includes a 15-year maintenance contract,...
Greece Sees Strongest Growth In Female Maritime Employment Worldwide
A new Greek study reveals that Greece is experiencing one of the fastest increases in female maritime employment globally. Over the past five years, the number of registered female seafarers has risen sharply, marking...
Hong Kong Event Highlights Growing Investment Opportunities In Sustainable Ship Recycling
At Hong Kong Maritime Week, the IMO’s SENSREC Project hosted an event on 18 November to brief Hong Kong’s finance and investment community on the rising opportunities and urgent needs within the sustainable ship...
Caribbean To Advance Maritime Governance With Two New IMO-Supported Projects
The Caribbean is set to strengthen its maritime governance framework through two newly approved initiatives funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman. These projects aim to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS)...
Expanding Gas Trades: Perspective on LPG, Ethane and Ammonia Carriage
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethane, and ammonia have become central pillars of global energy and petrochemical supply chains. As seaborne trade surges and cargoes diversify, ship operators face an increasingly complex risk environment shaped...
Global Seaborne Trade Shows Signs Of Cooling As WTO Barometer Indicates Moderation
Global seaborne trade, which surged in the first half of 2025 due to frontloaded imports and strong demand for AI-related goods, is now showing signs of slowing. The World Trade Organization’s latest Goods Trade...