South Korea’s First Real-World Onboard Carbon Capture Trial by SHI Consortium
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), in collaboration with HMM, Panasia, and Korea Register (KR), has successfully demonstrated an onboard carbon capture and storage system (OCCS), marking a significant step forward for maritime decarbonization. This trial,...
Geopolitical Moves and US Maritime Action Plan Inject New Dynamics into Dry Bulk Shipping
The dry bulk shipping market, despite its inherent volatility, continues to be a crucial artery for global commodities. At the end of 2024, the prevailing sentiment for 2025 was one of caution, with market...
GreenVoyage2050 and International PtX Hub Equip Trainers for Maritime’s Low-Carbon Future
The joint Training-of-Trainers course on renewable Power-to-X (PtX) fuels for shipping, conducted by IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme and the German development agency GIZ’s International PtX Hub, is a crucial initiative directly supporting the global transition...
Port of Oakland Sees Significant June Dip Driven by Softening Demand
The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in container volume in June 2025, a trend attributed by port officials to a broader "market recalibration" driven by softening demand and ongoing tariff uncertainty. This dip...
What’s Behind China’s Declining Shipbuilding Dominance?
China’s share of global shipbuilding orders dropped significantly in the first half of 2025, narrowing the gap with South Korea.
Geopolitical factors and shifting buyer preferences have prompted shipowners to consider Korean and...
Lessons Learned: Towing Vessel Collision Caused by Pilot Distraction and Fatigue on Mississippi River
This summary is based on an investigation report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding a marine casualty that occurred on April 17, 2024, on the Lower Mississippi River. The incident involved a...
Columbia Group and Insight Launch Strategic Alliance to Drive Maritime Digital Transformation
Columbia Group has partnered with Insight to accelerate digital innovation across the maritime industry through a joint venture model.
SmartSea Limited will be the dedicated platform delivering cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and digital workplace...
EU and IMO Implement Carbon Pricing Measures to Support Maritime Decarbonization
The EU has expanded its Emissions Trading System to cover large vessels, aiming for full implementation by 2027.
The IMO plans to introduce global carbon pricing in 2027, with penalties for ships that...
ZEPA Expands Alliance to Accelerate Global Port Decarbonisation with New Industry Leaders
ZEPA welcomes Ampcontrol, Kalmar, and PSA Antwerp to its growing alliance, reinforcing its commitment to battery-electric container handling equipment (BE-CHE) adoption and zero-emission goals.
The alliance now includes 14 members and has launched...
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...