Shipping on edge as Israel and Iran fight fire with fire
Israel launched wide-scale strikes against Iran this morning, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders, stating that the operation will continue “as long as necessary”. Immediately thereafter, Iran vowed “severe punishment for Israel” and has sent more than 100 drones to attack Israel. The UKMTO advised that there is presently no evidence of […]
Eurotainer appoints new Global Fleet Manager of Streem Container
Eurotainer has announced the appointment of Mark Hazizowic as Global Fleet Manager of the Streem Container Business Unit, effective June 1, 2025. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Hazizowic will report directly to the management team. In this role, he will focus on enhancing the global management of the idle fleet. His key responsibilities will include: Collaborating […]
Port of Oakland sees container volume modest growth
The Port of Oakland reported a modest rise in container volumes for May, demonstrating resilience amid ongoing global trade uncertainty and tariff negotiations. Year-to-date, the Californian port has processed 974,417 TEUs, representing a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In May alone, the Port handled 187,389 TEUs, slightly above April’s total of […]
GEODIS inaugurates new office in Guadalajara to expand operations in Mexico
GEODIS has officially opened a new office in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion across the country. This new facility supports the growing demand for GEODIS’ freight forwarding services and will now serve as the home of its Americas Center of Excellence, a strategic hub for key logistics operations across the […]
Blystad signs for boxship newbuilds in China
Norwegian-based Blystad Group is set to expand its boxship exposure with three newbuildings from China. Brokers report that Arne Blystad’s investment firm has signed up for 3,000 teu vessels at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry. The total value of the order stands at approximately $129m, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. Oslo-based Blystad Group has a […]
Australian professor makes ‘Google Maps for the sea’ claim in bid to cut shipping emissions
A University of New South Wales academic’s research using ocean currents to optimise shipping routes is making waves in Australia. To find more efficient routes for cargo ships, associate professor Shane Keating, a researcher in oceanography and applied mathematics at UNSW Sydney, has developed an algorithm using ocean models and AI. “With better ocean forecasts, […]
AD Ports bolsters Bahrain ties with shipyard and port initiatives
Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group has signed three agreements with Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY) designed to boost shipbuilding, drydocking, and port management capabilities across the Gulf region and beyond. The first agreement involves the establishment of a joint venture focused on enhancing drydocking and shipbuilding infrastructure within […]
Green ammonia is ready to scale – now it’s shipping’s move
As the IMO finalises global mandates for maritime decarbonisation, Alexander Tancock, CEO of InterContinental Energy (ICE), discusses how the timing for green e-fuels couldn’t be better – and how it is now up to the shipping industry to commit. If we can’t deliver ammonia near $650 per tonne, in large volumes, we don’t have a […]
Kerala hit by third maritime incident as court orders arrest of MSC ship
Kerala’s coast is witnessing an alarming spate of maritime mishaps, with a third ship-related incident reported within a span of weeks, prompting legal action, firefighting operations, and mounting concerns over environmental and economic fallout. On Thursday, the Kerala High Court ordered the conditional arrest of MSC Manasa F, currently anchored at Vizhinjam Port, following a […]
A lifeline to home and increased productivity
Internet use is now a critical factor in seafarer satisfaction, something that will only accelerate in the years ahead. The final installment from Ship Concept 2035. An in-depth Inmarsat survey of nearly 400 seafarers working on merchant ships, offshore support vessels or high-end fishing vessels across the globe shows that seafarers are increasingly experiencing a […]