The World Shipping Council (WSC) today released its annual report on containers lost at sea, showing a significant decrease to 221 containers lost in 2023. While this is the lowest number recorded since the survey began in 2008, the WSC und

Amid rising global demand, technological progress, and new international environmental regulations, market watchers and shipbuilders predict that Chinas shipbuilding industry will contribute significantly to the countrys foreign trade this

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), in cooperation with its China Focal Point, the China Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center [MRCC] (Beijing), has concluded a Capacity Building Workshop (CBW) from 3 to 6 June 2024 held i

Alternative fuels and seafarer upskilling took centre stage at the Greener Shipping Summit 2024 held at Posidonia 2024 this week. Under the theme New Technologies and Education, the thought-provoking summit was organised by Newsfront/Naftil

KR has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Ocean, Amogy, and Hanwha Aerospace. The MoU, signed at Posidonia 2024 in Athens, Greece, focuses on the technical collaboration and certification for the application of ammonia

On June 5th, at Shenzhen Shekou Container Terminal, China Marine Bunker Supply Co., Ltd. (China Marine Bunker) successfully completed the bunkering of 3,850 tons of biofuel (B24) for COSCO Shipping Lines New Asia vessel. This 14-hour operat

Sixteen ship registries from across the globe are participating in Posidonia 2024 to showcase their innovations and competitive strategies. These registries aim to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of the international shipping in

The global shipping industry is responsible for roughly 3% of all planet-overheating air pollution, as most container ships are massive vessels powered by burning dirty fuels. Now, the worlds largest battery-electric container ship, Greenwa

KR has published the Guide to Selection of Thermal Properties of Cryogenic Insulation Materials for safe storage of cryogenic fuels, including LNG and liquid hydrogen. Last year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the 202

A message from John Rowley, CEO, Wallem Group on International Day for Women in Maritime 2024 John Rowley, CEO, Wallem Group The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime 2024 is both a celebration and a renewed call to action for our ind

Lloyds Register (LR) and Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the two organisations to collaborate on energy transition opportunities. Shandongs economy is the third largest in China a

Posidonia 2024 Unveils Comprehensive Conference Programme Leading Experts to Set Global Maritime Agenda in Athens from 3-7 June Posidonia 2024, the worlds most prestigious shipping exhibition, is set to commence from June 3rd to 7th at the

The University of Liverpool and the UK Shipping Concierge hosted an event for maritime leaders at the British Consulate in Hong Kong. The Maritime Breakfast Exchange provided an opportunity for Hong Kong and UK maritime leaders to exchange

As the leading cruise ship agent in Asia, Wallem is forging market growth based on partnerships with cruise lines and government agencies that develop itineraries for popular to high-end holidays. Part of the global ship management major Wa

QatarEnergy signed long-term time charter party (TCP) agreements with three ship owners for the operation of nine new, ultra-modern LNG vessels as part of the QC-Max part of its historic LNG fleet expansion program. The long-term TCP agreem