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Greener Reefers Could Cut 3.74 million tons CO₂ and Reduce Energy Use by 20%

Greener Reefers Could Cut 3.74 million tons CO₂ and Reduce Energy Use by 20%

A full transition to greener refrigerated containers (“reefers”) could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 3.74 million tons of...
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Wärtsilä expands methane slip reduction capabilities by introducing NextDF technology for third engine

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF technology for a third engine, the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on...
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Euro zone economy expands faster than forecast but faces trade war hit

The euro zone economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter while inflation declined, indicating that the bloc started...
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Marine battery maker AYK Energy strikes biggest ever retrofit deal with Finnish ship owner Wasaline

Marine battery maker AYK Energy strikes biggest ever retrofit deal with Finnish ship owner Wasaline

Marine battery maker AYK Energy is gearing up production after striking a deal to undertake the biggest ever battery retrofit...
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ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations

ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Evolving...
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Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated...
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China’s reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans

China wants to reduce reliance on foreign soybeans, but importers apparently didn’t get the memo. To curb imports and increase...
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The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry vs. China Implications for the Tanker Segment Amid New USTR Rules

As of mid-April 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized and refined its Section 301 maritime policy, significantly altering...
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U.S. imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024

U.S. imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024

U.S. imports of petroleum products decreased by 210,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2024 to average 1.8 million b/d. Imports...
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Export employment to dive if trade war persists -US business group

All American exports to China worth $140.7 billion last year now face a retaliatory Chinese tariff of at least 125%,...
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Dalian iron ore nudges higher on resilient China demand

Dalian iron ore futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by near-term demand in top consumer China, although gains were limited...
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China’s Guangzhou port starts shipping route to Peru

China’s Guangzhou port starts shipping route to Peru

China’s Guangzhou Port, the largest shipping hub in the country’s south, opened a direct route to Chancay port in Peru...
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Fugro to adopt NAPA Logbook fleet-wide following trial

Fugro to adopt NAPA Logbook fleet-wide following trial

Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist and international operator of specialized vessels, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, the global...
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Strong Technological Co-Operation Offers Shipping Companies Economic And Climate Benefits

Strong Technological Co-Operation Offers Shipping Companies Economic And Climate Benefits

A number of players in the shipping industry are collaborating on a completely new way of collecting real-time data from...
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China-U.S. Container Volume Drops 45% Amid Tariff Tensions

China-U.S. Container Volume Drops 45% Amid Tariff Tensions

The U.S.-China trade war is inflicting severe damage on the real economy. The volume of China-originated containers bound for the...
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Post USTR Policy: The Newbuilding Ordering Enigma

Post USTR Policy: The Newbuilding Ordering Enigma

Newbuilding activity is expected to face a period of transition following the USTR policy decision. In its latest weekly report,...
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Capital Group Invests in KONGSBERG’s K-Sim Engine and -Cargo Simulators for New Training Center in Chios, Greece

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with Capital Group, Greece, to deliver advanced K-Sim Engine Room and Cargo simulators for...
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Modernizing Mooring: A leap of faith or a strategic advantage?

Modernizing Mooring: A leap of faith or a strategic advantage?

As ports contend with rising trade volumes, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing expectations for operational efficiency, long-standing practices are coming...
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Artificial Intelligence Not Intelligent Enough To Diagnose Engine Problems – Yet!

Artificial Intelligence Not Intelligent Enough To Diagnose Engine Problems – Yet!

Condition Monitoring Technologies (CMT) has cautioned against placing sole reliance on artificial intelligence in ship condition monitoring, warning that human...
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Commercial Impracticability and Frustration of Shipping Agreements in Uncertain Times

Commercial Impracticability and Frustration of Shipping Agreements in Uncertain Times

Highlights Long-term and short-term vessel agreements and contracts alike are sometimes impacted by unforeseeable and economically burdensome actions taken by...
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