The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026. The Authority said it expects operators to be able to...

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As many as 17 national and regional maritime clusters have underlined their commitment to improved like-minded cooperation and the worldwide sharing of best practice by joining the International Association of Maritime Clusters (IAMC), and many more are expected to...

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has collaborated with Shell Trading Rotterdam B.V. (Shell) to implement a book and claim model that enables the indirect generation(Note 2) of Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs)(Note 3) derived from the use of low-carbon fuel on...

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In March 2026, U.S. containerized imports increased 12.4% from February to a total of 2,353,611 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) and decreased 1.1% compared to March 2025. The rebound follows a typical seasonal pattern after February’s decline, with volumes...

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A two-week US-Iran ceasefire will not restore container shipping operations through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-conflict conditions, with ocean supply chain disruption and elevated rates expected to continue. Analysts at Xeneta – the leading ocean and air freight...

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Enclosed space entry remains a safety challenge in ship operations and for seafarers’ working conditions. On 27 June 2025, the IMO adopted revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships, to be handled in accordance with the SMS systematics. This...

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