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Future Low-emission Ammonia Marine Engine Project Selected for UK Government’s Maritime Decarbonization Program – Engaging in Decarbonization in Maritime Sector

Future Low-emission Ammonia Marine Engine Project Selected for UK Government’s Maritime Decarbonization Program – Engaging in Decarbonization in Maritime Sector

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, “MOL”) is pleased to announce that the...
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Global fertilizer trade: Structural shifts, longer routes and fleet evolution

Global fertilizer trade: Structural shifts, longer routes and fleet evolution

Global fertilizer trade is undergoing a structural shift as India cuts its reliance on imports (more so from China), China...
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Immobilized & Imperiled: Crew Safety Endangered in the Wake of Bunker Failures

Immobilized & Imperiled: Crew Safety Endangered in the Wake of Bunker Failures

During February 2025, a prominent shipowner had one of its vessels bunker 405mt of VLSFO in New York. This case...
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Strong gains in seafarer happiness levels, but serious safety concerns emerge

Strong gains in seafarer happiness levels, but serious safety concerns emerge

The Q2 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals an encouraging uplift in seafarer wellbeing, with...
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Shore Power to Become Standard for Cruise Ships in Hamburg from 2027

Shore Power to Become Standard for Cruise Ships in Hamburg from 2027

Already four years ahead of the EU’s mandatory shore power regulation, the Port of Hamburg is offering comprehensive shore power...
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China welcomes 183 Brazil coffee sellers in wake of US tariffs

China welcomes 183 Brazil coffee sellers in wake of US tariffs

China has approved 183 new Brazilian coffee companies to export products to the Chinese market, according to a social media...
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Korean firms gear up to train U.S. shipbuilders in MASGA push

Korean firms gear up to train U.S. shipbuilders in MASGA push

Korea is backing a $150 billion push to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry, with companies like Hanwha Group already dispatching...
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How Chevron and Closelink automate lubricant procurement

How Chevron and Closelink automate lubricant procurement

Closelink, a digital platform built for the procurement of marine lubricants, and Chevron Marine Lubricants, a global leader in high-performance...
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Social media reliance poses risk to seafarers with access to toxic online content, warns industry experts

Social media reliance poses risk to seafarers with access to toxic online content, warns industry experts

Over-reliance on social media and digesting toxic content could end up spilling into real life behavior onboard as users struggle...
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Arab women in maritime finalize regional strategy to advance gender equality

Arab women in maritime finalize regional strategy to advance gender equality

The Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) has finalized a five-year regional strategy and action plan to boost women’s participation...
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MOL Completes Large-scale Renovation of Technical Research Center- Creating a Future-oriented Research Center Combining Sustainability and Workstyle Balance

MOL Completes Large-scale Renovation of Technical Research Center- Creating a Future-oriented Research Center Combining Sustainability and Workstyle Balance

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced the completion of a large-scale renovation of the...
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Auto Carrier Market Correction Signals New Phase of Stability

Auto Carrier Market Correction Signals New Phase of Stability

The first half of 2025 marked a turning point for the car carrier market, with rates and values continuing to...
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How to sail through your wind-assist retrofit

How to sail through your wind-assist retrofit

Three recent bulk carrier projects show how LR’s approach keeps wind conversions on schedule and in compliance – and how...
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Special Focus: Supramax & Panamax Coal Cargo Flow Trends from Indonesia

Special Focus: Supramax & Panamax Coal Cargo Flow Trends from Indonesia

In 2025, Indonesia’s role as a key supplier of Supramax and Panamax coal cargoes is under pressure due to shifting...
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The new energy equation: Why LNG is vital to the future of supply chains

The new energy equation: Why LNG is vital to the future of supply chains

A major trend in the global energy landscape today is the ongoing recalibration of supply chains, driven by shifting geopolitical...
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Have we seen Powell’s last rate cut as Fed chair?

Have we seen Powell’s last rate cut as Fed chair?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that the resilient U.S. labor market is currently the primary determinant of...
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US-EU trade deal: What is it – and what does it mean for European competitiveness?

US-EU trade deal: What is it – and what does it mean for European competitiveness?

After weeks of wrangling, US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this week that...
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China’s soymeal glut raises demand doubts ahead of US soybean export season

China’s soymeal glut raises demand doubts ahead of US soybean export season

China’s appetite for soybeans is likely to weaken during the peak U.S. marketing season later this year, as record imports...
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How to reconcile CO₂ reduction targets with the efficiency of logistics operations?

How to reconcile CO₂ reduction targets with the efficiency of logistics operations?

Implementing CO₂ emission reduction solutions is becoming a key element of the development strategy for many companies. More and more...
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Green methanol bunkering a positive step

Green methanol bunkering a positive step

Hong Kong holds a significant position in the international shipping industry while this thriving sector also contributes to substantial greenhouse...
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