With globalisation under pressure from protectionism, geopolitical fragmentation, and rising costs, the shipping industry faces a defining question: Can shipping save globalisation? This is the theme that will headline the flagship conferen

BWEKs Helena Kosan set to save fuel, cut emissions, reduce costs and simplify regulatory compliance with bound4blues eSAIL technology. BW Epic Kosan (BWEK), a world leader in LPG, petrochemicals and speciality gas transportation, has signed

Marine businesses operate in an unpredictable environment. Faced with ever tightening emissions regulations, fluctuating fuel prices, and uncertainty around which technologies will take hold, shipowners and operators need greater confidence

At International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Singapore, Mike Brews, Chair of the IUMI Cargo Committee, reported a stable marine cargo insurance market but cautioned that uncertainty lies ahead. According to IUMIs l

(Left) SHIM Hakmu, Executive Vice President / Head of Design Division of HD Hyundai Samho (Right) YEON Kyujin, Senior Vice President, Head of Plan Approval Center of Korean Register (KR) KR (Korean Register) signed a Memorandum of Understan

UK-based Zodiac Maritime has completed the delivery of ten advanced dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) from Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd (CIMC Raffles), marking a significant milestone in the companys fleet modernisation stra

Procureship, the maritime industrys leading e-procurement platform provider, has partnered with Copenhagen-based climate data specialist ReFlow to launch a new Scope 3 emissions solution to enable ship owners, operators, and managers to pre

(Left) LEE Dongjin, Executive Vice President, HD Hyundai Mipo (Center) LEE Yongsok, Executive Vice President, Korean Register (KR) (Right) YOO Byungyong, Senior Vice President, HD Korea Shipbuilding Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) KR (Korean

This milestone represents a major step forward in maritime decarbonization, driven by the joint leadership of Yara Clean Ammonia, Yara International, CMB.TECH and North Sea Container Line. Yara Clean Ammonia, the worlds largest shipper and

Founded in February 2025, Liaoning Xinhai Shipbuilding Repairing Co., Ltd. has wasted no time in making its mark. Within just a few months of establishment, the yard has already secured two major newbuilding deals: 1+6 4,300 DWT bulk/genera

On September 5, Hengli Heavy Industries announced a fresh 2+2 VLCC contract with a leading European shipowner a milestone that not only strengthens its position in the global tanker market but also highlights Chinas rising shipbuilding capa

The World Shipping Council (WSC) released a new report summarising deficiencies found in government cargo inspection programmes, reviving a vital data series that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) discontinued last year. The 202

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Accelleron will launch a landmark Net Zero report at London International Shipping Week (LISW) this month, calling on shipping to join forces with other industries and pool demand for carbon-neutral fuels. The call to decarbonise shipping h

In a major international push to cut shipping emissions, Hong Kongs integrated shipping company Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (Wah Kwong) and global clean infrastructure developer NatPower Marine have launched a groundbreaking joint venture.