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At its 110th session late last month, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee focused on improving the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. This Code sets the global standard for …

Aros Marine, an international marine company, has chosen the port city of Southampton as its UK berth. The Lithuania-based company, which has more than 600 employees, specialises in refit and …

ABB is set to equip Samsung Heavy Industries Co.’s fleet of shuttle tankers with an Onboard DC Grid power system platform, a major step towards more efficient offshore operations. This …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, commonly known as ‘K’ LINE, has announced its first use of bio-LNG, a renewable fuel made from biomethane, supplied by Shell Western LNG BV to the …

Flinders Port Holdings’ Adelaide Container Terminal is set to undergo a significant transformation with a comprehensive investment exceeding $350 million. It will enhance the terminal’s operational capacity and efficiency. Flinders …

The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Valencia has approved its adhesion to the ‘Upcycling the Oceans’ project that fights against marine waste with the help of the …

AAL Shipping, a multiple award-winning breakbulk, is set to take delivery of its sixth 32,000-deadweight Super B-Class, 700-MT heavy lift vessel AAL DAMMAM. The vessel was unveiled at a naming …

Cargo ships can no longer discharge wastewater into the Baltic Sea in Finnish territorial waters. The ban, which was passed by the Finnish Parliament in December 2024, has come into …

Africa is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in its freight market, with noted robust growth across all transport modes amid the complex geopolitical headwinds. Africa Global Logistics says the continent’s strategic …

State owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), has announced that on the 27th June it’s board approved the acquisition of Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), based in Sri-Lanka, the acquisition of …

Fleet Management Ltd has officially taken over full technical management of the ultra-large container vessel ONE INTELLIGENCE. This vessel is touted as one of the most advanced and high-capacity container …

As of July 1, 2025, Loic Van Staey has taken the reins from Wilfried Lemmens as the Managing Director of the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV). He first joined the …

More than 90 incidents resulted in seafarer deaths in 2024, the majority of which were related to illness, says Gard, the world’s leading marine insurer, in its Crew Claims Report …

Amon Maritime has introduced a new venture called ‘Amon Gas’, through a NOK 180 million investment grant from Enova, to provide the market with low-emission vessels. The funds support the …

GTT and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have launched an innovation project to optimize the design and performance of LNG bunkering vessels. It will integrate advanced technologies and design improvements to enhance operational …

The Maritime Department (MD) is set to develop Hong Kong into a high-quality green maritime fuel bunkering centre with the launch of the ‘Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering Incentive Scheme’. The …

Tree Energy Solutions (TES) and CPC Finland OY have established a joint company LUOTO ENERGIA OY to develop a large-scale project – produce electric natural gas (e-NG), a green synthetic …

MacGregor has secured an order with Hapag-Lloyd for its fully automatic twistlocks (ACV-1) ‘Hippo’, designed to improve cargo handling efficiency. Twistlocks are used to secure containers on ships, ensuring stability …

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges forms an important link in the industrial cooperation between Flanders and North Rhine-Westphalia. This is evident in the joint governmental session between representatives of the Flemish …

Paris MoU, in its Annual Report for 2024, has spotlighted an alarming trend – the growing number of ‘false flag’ ships worldwide. These vessels often operate under fake documents claiming …

Ocean Installer has been awarded a fast-track Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract by Var Energi for the Balder Phase VI project. The contract has been awarded under the …

The National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) has given the go-ahead for the densification of public areas at the Port of Itajai for container operations. This comes after JBS Terminais filed …

Elomatic, an international consulting and engineering company, has signed a major delivery contract with the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation. It will install its innovative Elogrid tunnel thruster technology …

Saudi Arabia’s leading container terminal operator, the Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), has announced a strategic expansion into multi-purpose terminal operations at four strategic port facilities. This enhances the Kingdom’s …

“Our biggest competitor is still Microsoft Excel,” says Albrecht Grell, Managing Director of OceanScore that is leading the shift towards data-driven decision-making to navigate the complexity of regulatory compliance under …

Maritime ports are at the cusp of a transformative journey, a wave of digitalization has prompted them to adopt cutting-edge technologies to reshape operations, improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Adoption …

Crowley, an international leader in logistics, has made a significant expansion of its ocean shipping services with the introduction of its first-ever route between the US Northeast and Central America. …

The Port of Barcelona Management Board has approved four key agreements aimed at fostering port competitiveness, logistics development, sustainability, and the modernization of facilities within the port area. Through these …

Europe’s maritime and inland waterway transport sectors embrace rapid digitalisation, but the challenge ahead is no longer just about innovation; it’s about protection. As vessels become increasingly connected, the need …

Optimizing Vessel Routes for Efficiency and Sustainability NAVTOR has swiftly transformed from an eChart provider into a comprehensive maritime technology powerhouse. Its integrated suite—from digital charting and voyage planning to …

SLB has announced that OneSubsea has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor (Technical Service Provider) for a CO 2 subsea injection system for the Northern …

Fuelre4m is a Dubai‑based fuel‑technology startup (founded in 2024) that aims to reform conventional fossil fuels—diesel, petrol, jet fuel, HFO/VLSFO oil—using a proprietary organic additive and digital distribution platform. The …

With cargo owners at heart, Maersk has launched a new digital solution, ‘Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio’, to help them regain control in an increasingly volatile trade environment. This platform …

WinGD, a Swiss marine power company, has sealed a contract to provide XDFM dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over 30 container vessels for a major Taiwanese ship …

The “Maritime Cyprus” Conference is organised every two years by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners. The main aim …

Recognizing the immense potential of shipping to and from the African continent, CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a logistics base in the port area of Kribi, in Cameroon. …

The Vizhinjam International Transshipment Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is an ambitious project that has been taken up by the State Government of Kerala in India and Adani Ports and Logistics. Located …

Thames Freeport is set for a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar operational transformation and economic revival for the region. The world-class industrial cluster, which is strategically positioned along the River Thames in London, …

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Arnala, the first in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), marking a key milestone in India’s push …

ZeroNorth, a maritime technology company, has created a more automated and reliable compliance pathway by integrating its SMARTShip platform with ClassNK’s MRV Portal. SMARTShip is ZeroNorth’s fleet performance platform. It …

Effective voyage planning and operational decision-making are critically dependent on accurate weather intelligence that integrates meteorology, oceanography and big data. This enables smart routing that studies show can generate significant …

Pacific Basin, a leading dry bulk shipping company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, mainly known as Towngas, to enhance …