Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist and international operator of specialized vessels, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data services, deciding to roll-out NAPA Logbook across its entire fleet of...

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A number of players in the shipping industry are collaborating on a completely new way of collecting real-time data from ships, which could have a major impact on shipping companies in the coming years. Real-time data can optimise the operation of ships’ engines, for...

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The U.S.-China trade war is inflicting severe damage on the real economy. The volume of China-originated containers bound for the United States has disappeared by up to half, and foreign-invested enterprises in China are expressing difficulties as they bear the double...

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Newbuilding activity is expected to face a period of transition following the USTR policy decision. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the dry sector Chinese builder Jiangjiang Nanyang contracted an order for 4×40,000 dwt bulk...

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As ports contend with rising trade volumes, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing expectations for operational efficiency, long-standing practices are coming under scrutiny. Among these, mooring remains one of the most hazardous and inefficient aspects of...

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