The key to success in maritime software? Don’t forget to think like a shipowner
Consolidated data, curated by suppliers who understand the market is most likely to drive value, writes Staci Satterwhite, CEO of ABS Wavesight. Shipping is often encouraged to take lessons from other industries. Just as they have benefited from digital transformation, shipping has a unique opportunity to leverage data to drive operational efficiency, enhance safety and […]
GC Rieber in battery-powered bulker move
Norway’s GC Rieber Shipping has revealed plans to develop a fully electric, battery-powered dry bulk vessel. The project is a collaboration with freight partners GC Rieber Minerals and Franzefoss Minerals, and is tailored for shortsea operations along the Norwegian coast. The initiative is backed by a $9.5m grant from Enova, Norway’s government-owned agency dedicated to […]
Eitzen targets world’s largest all-electric boxships
Norway’s Eitzen Group has set out to build battery-powered containerships that could potentially become the world’s largest of their kind. Axel Eitzen’s company Eitzen Avanti, which oversees a network that includes Christiania Shipping, which specialises in chemical tankers and also operates LPG vessels, as well as all-electric shipping player Eitzen Electric, has secured NOK200m ($19m) […]
Norway’s Møre Sjø orders hydrogen-powered bulkers
Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø has placed an order for a pair of hydrogen-powered bulk carriers at Turkey’s Gelibolu Shipyard. The 4,000 dwt newbuilds slated for delivery in 2027 will feature hydrogen fuel cells and battery propulsion systems. The Ørsta-based company currently operates two 1983- and 1984-built bulk carriers on the Møre coast, transporting sand, […]
West Africa Emerges as Strategic Shipping Hub
As geopolitical volatility shakes some of the world’s most crucial shipping corridors, a quiet revolution is taking place along the Atlantic coast of Africa. In a bold and symbolic move, MSC has become the first to deploy its ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) to West Africa, with the arrival of two 24,000 TEU mega-ships to the […]
Latin America’s logistics sector at crossroads as e-commerce growth meets structural challenges
The logistics industry in Latin America is navigating a turbulent period marked by opportunity, complexity, and transformation. With e-commerce emerging as a powerful engine of growth, logistics providers are being pushed to adapt rapidly in the face of geopolitical tensions, infrastructure deficits, and shifting global trade patterns. This content is locked Select a CN Premium […]
Indonesia charts shipping path to relevance amid US-China clash
With geopolitical tension rising between the United States and China, Indonesia is quietly but ambitiously stepping up its game in the shipping world. Port upgrades, shipbuilding plans, and rising connectivity figures signal the country’s bid to secure a more strategic role, both in Southeast Asian trade and in the contested waters of the South China […]
Far East–East Coast South America trade sees capacity surge
As of June, the Far East–East Coast South America trade corridor is served by nine regular services, up from six a year ago, according to DynaLiners. This growth follows the launch of three new services: Carioca by MSC, ASAS2/SEAS3 operated jointly by CMA CGM and Maersk, and FL2/SX2, a collaboration between HMM and Ocean Network […]
ICS announces new leadership and strategic focus amid global maritime challenges
At its Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, Greece, opened by Vassilis Kikilias, Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) unveiled a series of leadership changes and strategic updates that signal a pivotal moment for the global shipping industry. During the session, the ICS Board unanimously […]
Feederlines DMCC adjusts intra-Asia service
Feederlines DMCC has revised the port coverage of its FAX service, which connects Southeast Asia with the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent on a bi-monthly basis, deploying two vessels of 2,100 TEU, according to Alphaliner. The updated service replaces Belawan with Jakarta and Surabaya in its Indonesian leg, enhancing connectivity to major cargo hubs in […]