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Jamaica calls time on paper-based maritime practices in 2026

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of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026.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...

International Association of Maritime Clusters (IAMC) confirms its first members with more on the way

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...

First-time Collaboration between MOL and Shell on an Innovative Book and Claim Initiative for Marine Decarbonization

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...

March U.S. Container Imports Climb as Global Supply Chain Pressures Mount

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...

Two-week US-Iran ceasefire not enough to end ocean container shipping disruption or surging freight rates

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...

Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships

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...

Jamaica calls time on paper-based maritime practices in 2026

International Association of Maritime Clusters (IAMC) confirms its first members with more on the way

First-time Collaboration between MOL and Shell on an Innovative Book and Claim Initiative for Marine Decarbonization

March U.S. Container Imports Climb as Global Supply Chain Pressures Mount

Two-week US-Iran ceasefire not enough to end ocean container shipping disruption or surging freight rates

Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships

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