Orders for Container Ships on the Rise

Orders for container ships were on the rise last week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the container sector, MSC placed an order of 3 x 22,000 teu vessels to Chinese shipyard CMHI Quindao and they will feature LNG dual fuel...
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From S57 to S-100: Charting a smarter future for shipping

When the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) introduced S-57 in 1992, it marked a milestone in maritime history. For the first time, the industry had a unified standard for hydrographic data, laying the foundations for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs)...
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Houthis say they sank Greek bulk carrier off Yemen

Houthis say they sank Greek bulk carrier off Yemen
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants claimed responsibility on Monday for a drone and missile attack on a Greek-operated bulk carrier in the Red Sea, saying the ship had sunk. Sunday’s attack off southwest Yemen was the first such incident reported in the vital...
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Philippine nickel ore ban reversed, what are the impacts?

The Philippine government sought to introduce a ban on nickel ore exports from 2030 to enhance domestic processing capabilities and advance up the value chain. This decision was rescinded in mid-June, and this insight will look into the effects this will have on...
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