IAPH Releases Cybersecurity Guidelines for Safer Tech Adoption in Ports
IAPH has issued new cybersecurity guidelines focused on managing risks tied to emerging technologies in ports.
The guidelines stress early integration of cybersecurity, even for technologies not yet adopted by an organisation.
They...
HD Hyundai Sparks Cross-Border Dialogue on Shipbuilding Education and R&D
HD Hyundai hosted the first Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation Expert Forum to enhance bilateral maritime collaboration.
Around 40 shipbuilding and ocean engineering experts from top U.S. and Korean institutions participated.
Discussions focused on talent...
Freight Rate Volatility on Key Trade Routes Increases Cost Risk for Global Shippers
Spot-rate shippers on East-West and North-South routes face significant cost volatility, with average fluctuations reaching $1,400 per container.
Unpredictability creates financial risks such as negative margins, unplanned landed costs, and reduced export competitiveness.
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Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and SFL Lead Major Vessel Upgrade Projects
Major carriers focus on retrofitting vessels to increase capacity instead of relying solely on newbuilds.
MSC is upgrading "MSC Oskar" class ships to boost capacity to 20,100 TEU.
Hapag-Lloyd is enhancing seven "C"...
BSU Annual Report 2024: Marine Safety Notifications Decline, Yet Serious Casualties Persist
Germany's Federal Bureau for Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) has released its Annual Report for 2024, offering valuable insights into marine casualties and incidents. The report provides a crucial overview of maritime safety trends, identifying...
Watts Marine: A Pioneer’s Leap of Faith Powers Ports Towards a Sustainable Future
Mike Watts's journey into shore power, starting with that pivotal meeting with Princess Cruises in 2004, truly stands out as a foundational moment in the cruise industry's environmental transformation. He stumbled upon a challenge...
UECC Marks 35th Anniversary with Renewed Commitment to Decarbonization
The majestic full-rigged sailing ship Christian Radich provided a memorable backdrop for United European Car Carriers' (UECC) 35th-anniversary celebration on June 11, 2025, as it gracefully cruised through the shimmering waters of the Oslofjord....
China’s Chongqing Rises as Global Rail Hub Linking Asean, EU Amid Trade War Risks
Tuanjie Village, located in the heart of Chongqing, China's largest inland city, has rapidly transformed into a pivotal global logistics hub. Known traditionally for its famously spicy hotpot, Chongqing is now a critical node...
Hong Kong Convention and How to Obtain IHM Certification for Ship Recycling
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) is set to enter into force on June 26, 2025. This landmark convention introduces crucial requirements for the management...
[Podcast] The Evolving Landscape of Ship Finance for Medium-Sized Players
While the global maritime industry comprises tens of thousands of individual shipowners, the vast majority of global seaborne trade is dominated by a relatively small number of major players with immense fleets and extensive...