How China’s Growing Control of Global Ports Puts Europe’s Critical Minerals at Risk
Europe’s clean energy transition and defence modernisation rely on secure maritime access to critical minerals, over 80% of which are traded by sea. Yet, Europe remains dependent on Chinese refining and is increasingly exposed...
Britannia P&I: Best Practices To Prevent Soot Overboard
In its latest Risk Watch, Britannia P&I Club highlights the serious environmental and legal consequences of prohibited ship discharges, emphasizing the risks of soot carryover from inert gas systems and scrubbers.
According to Jobin Mathew,...
INTERCARGO: China at Centre of Dry Bulk Trade and Global Economy
Addressing the keynote session of the Senior Maritime Forum during the Marintec China conference last week, Dimitris N. Monioudis, Chairman of the Technical Committee of INTERCARGO, highlighted China’s pivotal position in the dry bulk...
MIT Researchers Develop Vortex Generators To Cut Ship Emissions
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have demonstrated that wedge-shaped vortex generators attached to a ship hull can reduce drag in the water by up to 7.5%.
This can cut fuel costs and...
Solomon Islands Launches National Plan for Greener Shipping
The Solomon Islands has launched a National Action Plan (NAP) to modernise its domestic shipping and port sector while advancing national climate and development goals, reports IMO.
The plan addresses the central role of domestic...
Lessons Learned: Fuel Pipe Leak Cause Engine Fire
A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to a leak from the fuel pipe connection, reads an IMCA safety flash.
What happened?
A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to...
Maritime Health Experts Cheer STCW Update, Warn Against ‘Tick-Box’ Safety
As the maritime industry gears up to welcome the IMO’s STCW amendments, health experts are urging shipowners to treat this as more than just a box-ticking exercise, reads a SMI release.
From January 2026, crews...
NH3 and ITOCHU Partner on Clean Ammonia Bunkering in Asia Pacific
Clean Ammonia Supply Chain Plans Advance in Asia Pacific.
Pilbara Positioned as Future Clean Ammonia Bunkering Hub.
Ammonia-Fuelled Shipping Gains Momentum in the Asia Pacific.
Australian company NH3 Clean Energy Limited has teamed up...
U.S. Container Imports Seen Declining Into 2026 as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs
U.S. Container Demand Weakens Despite Record Holiday Sales.
Global Port Tracker Flags Prolonged Import Slowdown.
Cargo Volumes at U.S. Ports Set for Further Declines in 2026.
It looks like we’re in for a rough...
Red Sea De-escalation Points to Gradual Suez Recovery
Houthi Pause Signals Turning Point for Red Sea Shipping.
Shipping Eyes Suez Return as Risks Ease Cautiously.
Suez Canal Recovery to Be Gradual Amid Residual Risks.
The Red Sea crisis has now stretched into...