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Coverage for commercially important maritime markets, from port operations and regulatory change to decarbonisation, seafarer welfare, offshore energy and shipping technology.

Breaking News

Why the IMO matters more than ever for shipping’s next 50 years

The International Maritime Organization plays a vital role in shaping the future of shipping.

Splash247 · Jun 10 · 4 min

Regulation

The Shipping Sector Calls for Changes to the New IMO Regulations

These regulations are set to impact the entire industry, from shipowners to port operators.

Puente de Mando · Jun 10 · 4 min

Shipping

China just put the world's largest all-electric container ship into commercial service, a 419-foot vessel that carries 742 containers on the battery power of 300 electric cars and has no fuel tank at all

China has put the world's largest all-electric container ship into service, a 419-foot vessel carrying 742 containers on battery power alone.

Autonocion.com · Jun 10 · 4 min

Breaking News

‘Drunk’ Russian chief officer arrested after cargo ship collides with yacht

A Russian chief officer was arrested after his cargo ship collided with a yacht, reportedly while drunk on watch.

Slipcase · Jun 10 · 4 min

Shipping

XENETA WEEKLY OCEAN CONTAINER SHIPPING MARKET UPDATE – 5.6.2026

Xeneta's weekly update for 5 June 2026 tracks container freight rate movements and demand shifts across major trades.

Xeneta · Jun 10 · 4 min

Shipping

Suez Canal Will Raise Surcharge Fees as It Still Looks to Increase Transits

The Suez Canal Authority plans to raise surcharge fees even as it works to rebuild transit numbers on the Europe-Asia route.

The Maritime Executive · Jun 10 · 4 min

Regulation

Safe passage of Strait of Hormuz does not exist: IMO Sec-Gen

The IMO Secretary-General says safe passage of the Strait of Hormuz does not exist, a stark warning for the key oil chokepoint.

Seatrade Maritime News · Jun 10 · 4 min

Shipping

MIT Maritime Consortium wins ABS approval - American Nuclear Society -

The MIT Maritime Consortium has secured ABS approval, a milestone for its advanced maritime technology work.

American Nuclear Society -- ANS · Jun 10 · 4 min

Sustainability

Paper finds strong potential for maritime decarbonization in India

The country's maritime sector is a major contributor to its economy, with a long coastline and several major ports.

safety4sea · Jun 9 · 3 min