Marine Log returns to Mobile for TTB 2026 Marine Log will host its Tugs, Towboats &: Barges (TTB) 2026 conference March 10-11, 2026, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala. The event will bring together operators, technology
Op-Ed: Saving shipyards from the "cliff-edge" with AI The global shipyard sector is facing a skills time bomb. In the U.S. alone the average age of the nation's 146,500 strong shipyard workforce is 55. This aging workforce challenge is further
Clippership orders its first autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship Clippership, a marine robotics company started in a Los Angeles garage by brothers Nico and Luca Cymbalist, and Kai Matsuka to develop autonomous wind-powered cargo ships has completed the design of its
Windward Offshore opts for ScanReach ConnectPOB for newbuild CSOV quartet Straume, Norway, headquartered ScanReach reports that its ConnectPOB personnel-on-board and safety platform has been selected for the series of four newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered by Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore from
Austal Defence Australia to build 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) for Australian Army Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reports that it has been awarded an AUD 1.029 billion (about USD 679 million) design and build contract for Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels under its strategic shipbuilding
Eight U.S. Senators call on Trump to establish Great Lakes shipbuilding Maritime Prosperity Zones U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) have led a group of their colleagues in calling on President Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order "Restoring America's Shipbuilding
Norwegian ferry electrification project bring Nereida Energy its first battery system contract As ferry electrification projects pick up pace worldwide, Norwegian operator Vestlandske Traffikk is to convert two ferries to electric propulsion for operation in the Geirangerfjord, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wärtsilä renews power plant O&:M contract in Mauritania Wärtsilä has renewed its operation and maintenance agreement with Tasiast Mauritanie Limited S.A. for a further three years. The agreement supports reliable and safe operations at the Mauritanian gold mine, operated by a subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2025. The renewed contract covers the mine's 60 MW power plant, which Wärtsilä has operated
Freightos launches CEO succession Freightos has announced a CEO succession process as founder and Chief Executive Officer Zvi Schreiber prepares to step down from his role on January 31, 2026. Schreiber will remain involved with the company as a non-executive member of the board of directors. He will continue to provide strategic guidance as Freightos advances its digital freight pricing, procurement, and booking platform. To ens
DHL and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo deepen partnership DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) have signed a new framework agreement to strengthen their long-term collaboration on reducing emissions in air freight. The agreement builds on the partners' cooperation launched in 2022 and introduces a stronger focus on emission reduction rights. A key element is the development of market-ready book-and-claim models to support sc
Nagoya Port container throughput rises 6.7% in November Oceangoing container throughput at the Port of Nagoya increased by 6.7% year on year in November, reaching 225,150 TEUs, according to preliminary data from the Nagoya Port Authority and as Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) reported. This marked the second consecutive month of annual growth. Several terminals recorded strong gains. Throughput at Tobishima Pier South Side C
Eyesea and EVI launch AI system to detect containers lost at sea Eyesea and EVI Safety Technologies have unveiled a new artificial intelligence system designed to detect and report containers lost overboard in real time. The technology uses standard onboard cameras and is now ready for trials on operational vessels following successful simulation testing. The system applies advanced computer vision and machine learning to existing deck and bridge cameras. It a
ONE enhances Adriatic Service 1 Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an enhancement to its Adriatic Service 1 (AD1) as part of its intra-Europe trade network, aimed at improving connectivity and expanding coverage for customers' cargo flows. Under the updated service configuration, ONE will introduce a revised port rotation that adds new calls in the Adriatic and Eastern Mediterranean regions. The current rotation of Koper
Maersk strengthens Americas connectivity with new Manzanillo depot A.P. Moller - Maersk has inaugurated a new logistics depot in Manzanillo, Mexico, reinforcing its presence in one of the country's most important trade hubs through a strategic investment of more than USD 15 million. Located just five kilometers from the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico's busiest container gateway, handling nearly half of the nation's containerized cargo, the new facility is designed t
Global bunker indices extend decline By the end of Week 51, global MABUX bunker indices extended their downward trend. The 380 HSFO index fell by US$14.81, to US$385.65/MT, dropping below the US$400 threshold. The VLSFO index declined by US$16.65 to US$448.02/MT. The MGO LS index decreased by US$25.91 to US$722.95/MT. At the time of writing, the global bunker market was showing early signs of an upward corrective rebound. The MABUX
UWL and ESL to launch weekly Sun Chief Express sailings in 2026 UWL and Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) will upgrade the Sun Chief Express service to weekly sailings starting in June 2026. The move responds to growing demand from Vietnam and Southeast Asia and aims to deliver stronger schedule reliability. The service will shift from a fortnightly rotation to a fixed weekly schedule. Transit times will remain competitive at 18 days from Ho Chi Minh City and 15 d
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers expands in Saudi Arabia COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers has taken a major step to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new joint venture agreement in Dammam. The agreement brings together COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia), COSCO SHIPPING (West Asia), and Saudi Ports Services &: Storage Co. (PSS). The partnership marks the launch of the company's first integrated, multi-function
ICTSI Bets on geopolitical fragmentation with strategic port expansion ICTSI positions terminals as critical nodes in fractured global trade network while most port operators hedge against geopolitical disruption
CMA CGM welcomes new LNG dual-fuel vessel CMA CGM has officially added the CMA CGM VENDOME to its fleet. The 23,000 TEU vessel operates on dual-fuel LNG. Captain Anton Tache commands the ship. Ms. Feng Ping, Vice President of CHERY International, serves as the Godmother. The vessel flies the flag of Singapore. It will sail on CMA CGM's FAL3 service, one of the top Asia-Europe trade corridors. The naming ceremony celebrates CMA CGM's stro
AD Ports Group emerges as operational arm of UAE's logistics diplomacy Abu Dhabi's state-linked port operator is executing a coordinated expansion across three continents that mirrors established patterns of Emirati infrastructure diplomacy, transforming commercial port investments into geopolitical leverage while capitalizing on Red Sea shipping chaos
Mikki Koskinen named ES|ECSA President; Nikolas Veniamis elected Vice-President Mikki Koskinen from Finland will serve as European Shipowners | ECSA President starting 1 January 2026 for a two-year term. Nikolas Veniamis from Greece joins as Vice-President. Koskinen succeeds Karin Orsel, who led the organization since January 2024. Koskinen said, "European shipping is crucial for Europe's food, energy, and supply chain security. The sector faces its greatest transformation y
CN Magazine Special Edition: A 2025 Recap for the Maritime Industry Container News is pleased to announce the publication of a special edition of CN Magazine, delivering a comprehensive 2025 recap across container shipping, ports, logistics, and the wider maritime sector. This special edition captures the key developments that shaped 2025-from shifting trade lanes and evolving container markets to port investments, digitalisation, and decarbonisation initiatives.
DP World and Thames Freeport break ground on The Hive Innovation Hub DP World and Thames Freeport have started building The Hive, a £13m amenities and innovation hub at London Gateway Logistics Park. The 29,000 sq. ft. facility will support local businesses, employee training, and community engagement. It will include flexible meeting rooms, a skills and innovation centre, a gym, two sports pitches, and food and drink facilities. The Hive will run over 100 industr
Commercial shipping as facilitator of dual-use supply chain A boarding operation marks an unprecedented escalation in maritime enforcement tactics, signaling potential shift toward proactive disruption of weapons proliferation networks on commercial shipping routes
Port of Melbourne welcomes the opening of the West Gate Tunnel Port of Melbourne welcomes the official opening of the West Gate Tunnel, an alternative to the West Gate Bridge, reducing travel times and providing trucks additional direct access connection to Port of Melbourne from the West Gate Freeway and CityLink at both Mackenzie Road and Appleton Dock Road. This critical infrastructure will support the efficient movement of goods across Melbourne and beyo
Erickson named Program Management Director at Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach has appointed Mark Erickson as Program Management Director. He will lead the Program Management Division at the nation's second-busiest seaport. The division operates within the Engineering Services Bureau. It oversees major infrastructure projects, including waterways, wharfs, terminals, railroads, bridges, roadways and utilities. Erickson will help deliver the Port's $3.2
Crowley appoints new chief people officer Crowley has announced the appointment of Jen Leonard as chief people officer, effective January 1, 2026, as the company continues to strengthen its people-first, performance-driven culture across its maritime, logistics and energy solutions businesses. Leonard has served as vice president of Crowley's Talent and Culture group since 2023, where she has played a key role in shaping the company's hu
Port of Long Beach launches hydrogen fuel grant program The Port of Long Beach has launched a Hydrogen Fuel Grant Program to support early adopters of hydrogen fuel cell drayage trucks. The initiative encourages fleets to move away from diesel trucks at the nation's largest seaport complex. The Port will make up to $10 million available to eligible fleet operators. The funding will help offset hydrogen fuel costs. If fully used, the program will gener
Erik Lyrvall joins Cavotec Group Management Cavotec has appointed Erik Lyrvall, Head of Strategy and M&:A, to its Group Management team. Lyrvall joined Cavotec in autumn 2024 as Head of Strategy. He will drive the group's strategic direction, lead M&:A activities, evaluate partnerships, and recommend initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability. Previously, Lyrvall was Head of the Transformation Office at Intrum (2021-2024), leading s
The year of the caveat Splash's editor gives readers his take on the world of shipping in the year 2025. At financial newswire Bloomberg, the official style guide has always shied away from using words such as but or if in sentences. "Clauses that start with although, but, despite or however often confuse more than clarify, because the words connect ...
Finnish shipping executive Mikki Koskinen to lead ECSA from 2026 Finland's Mikki Koskinen has been named as the new president of the European Community Shipowners' Associations, effective January 1, 2026. Koskinen has been the managing director of ESL Shipping Oy, part of Aspo Group, since 2013, and is a member of Aspo's Executive Board. Before that, he was the managing director of Meriaura Oy. Koskinen ...
SIPG picks new chairman Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has appointed ex-Shanghai transport commission head Yu Fulin as its chairman. According to the company, Yu Fulin was elected by the SIPG's board via a unanimous vote. He will also serve as the chairman of the strategy committee. Fulin is a senior engineer, born in March 1967. He currently serves ...
Shipping industry veteran Heinrich Schulte passes away Heinrich Schulte, the long-standing chairman of the Schulte Group, has passed away, aged 90. Heinrich Schulte was born in Hamburg, but with family roots in Papenburg and Emden. He joined his father's shipping company, Bernhard Schulte, in 1963. He expanded the company into a diversified global maritime group. In addition to the shipowning business, which ...
Why the path towards decarbonisation in 2026 will shift from targets to trade-offs Philippos Ioulianou, managing director of EmissionLink, writes for Splash today. If 2025 was meant to be the year shipping sprinted towards a clean-fuel future, it never quite got off the starting blocks. We are ending the year with a familiar scenario: ambitious targets, unclear routes, uneven enforcement and an industry being pushed faster than the ...
DeepOcean bags five-year IMR deal with Vår Energi Norwegian ocean services player DeepOcean has been awarded a new long-term inspection, maintenance, and repair frame agreement with operator Vår Energi. The contract has a firm duration of five years, running until the end of October 2030, with options to extend for up to an additional four years. The scope of the contract includes subsea ...
DOF wins seven contract extensions in Brazil worth $160m Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won seven new contract extensions in Brazil. Five of DOF's Brazilian-flagged AHTS vessels, all equipped with ROVs, the Skandi Fluminense, Skandi Paraty, Skandi Angra, Skandi Urca, and Skandi Iguaçu, have had their current contracts with Petrobras extended until the first quarter of 2027. The new four-year contracts for the ...
Fatal drone strike on tanker in Rostov-on-Don The escalation of attacks on commercial shipping in the wider Black Sea region took a deadly turn early Thursday after a Ukrainian drone strike hit a tanker docked at the southern Russian port of Rostov-on-Don, killing two crewmembers and setting the vessel ablaze. Russian news agencies quoted Rostov-on-Don mayor Alexander Skryabin as saying: "Emergency teams ...
Woodside Energy head Meg O'Neill named as next CEO of BP Supermajor BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its next chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2026, after Murray Auchincloss decided to step down from his position as CEO and director. Auchincloss left his roles on Thursday, December 18. Carol Howle, BP's current EVP of supply, trading, and shipping, will serve as interim CEO until ...
Venezuela rolls out naval escorts as tanker standoff with US intensifies Venezuela has begun deploying naval escorts for vessels carrying oil byproducts as they depart its ports, underscoring a rapid escalation in maritime tensions following US president Donald Trump's threat of a "total and complete" blockade of sanctioned oil tankers trading to and from the country. According to The New York Times, Venezuelan vessels loaded with ...
Leadership change at Dolphin Drilling as Bryce steps down The chief executive officer (CEO) of Dolphin Drilling, Jon Oliver Bryce, has resigned from his position. The company has already picked a new CEO. Dolphin's current chief commercial officer, Michael Boyd, will take over the role, effective immediately. Boyd brings extensive industry experience and has been central to shaping Dolphin Drilling's commercial strategy in recent ...
Mubadala picks Fugro for deepwater geo-data work off Indonesia Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a contract with Mubadala Energy to deliver advanced soil investigation services for the South Andaman deepwater development offshore Indonesia. This project will inform the FEED and EPC award, as well as guide the detailed design for the development of the Tangkulo field. The Tangkulo field comprises offshore subsea wells ...
Sinokor offloads five-year-old newcastlemax for $73.5m For the third week running, capesize and newcastlemax sales are dominating broking reports, though the seller profile is beginning to shift. Earlier activity was primarily driven by Greek owners offloading vintage tonnage to Chinese buyers, but this week has been marked by a rare modern sale. Korean owner Sinokor is reported to have sold the ...
Retail giants back first e-ammonia boxship The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), an alliance of freight buyers that includes major retailers - like members Amazon, IKEA and Nike - has announced that Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line have won ZEMBA's second tender, enabling ZEMBA's members to abate ocean transport emissions by deploying two hydrogen-derived e-fuels. Hapag-Lloyd will deploy e-methanol on ...
Norden wins bauxite work in Guinea Danish shipping giant Norden has signed a logistics contract in Guinea with Africa Oil Supply (AOS), commencing in early 2026. The contract sees Norden transporting bauxite on panamax vessels from the Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee (CBG) jetty out to a transhipment site, from where the cargo will be deployed onto capesize vessels via floating ...
Container overboard detection and reporting system launched Eyesea and EVI Safety Technologies are rolling out an artificial intelligence system designed to detect and report containers lost overboard using standard onboard cameras. Following development and testing in simulation environments, the technology is now ready for trials aboard operational vessels. The system uses computer vision and machine learning, using onboard deck and bridge cameras ...
Have we passed peak chaos? Roar Adland, SSY's head of research, gives his 2026 shipping market outlook. After six long years of continuous disruption, starting with covid in January 2020, shipping analysts can be forgiven for longing back to the good ol' days when only supply and demand fundamentals and perhaps a sprinkling of market sentiment actually mattered. The past ...
Fake Iraq callers sanctioned in latest US targeting of Iran's 'shadow fleet' The US announced fresh sanctions on 'shadow fleet' tankers on Thursday, designating 29 vessels, affiliated entities and an Egyptian businessman
EU and UK expand sanctions on Russian shadow fleet targets The UK and EU are seeking to maintain pressure on Moscow with more hits on shadow fleet targets as US...
European green lobby pleads for EU help with e-fuels Transport &: Environment and several green hydrogen companies have demanded more help from the European Commission to subsidise and mandate...
Sanctions on Russian gas could cause limited growth in LNG shadow fleet Sanctions on Russian LNG by Western regulators have been limited so far, mostly because of Europe's dependence on these imports...
Long-anticipated shadow LPG crackdown has arrived: will it matter? US pressure on Iran's LPG shadow fleet increased in 2025 - especially in October and November - and will likely...
Black Sea security has 'materially deteriorated' IMO secretary-general called for a halt to the attacks and offered to support any negotiations that would protect shipping in...
The shadow fleet - and all its risks - will persist, no matter what happens in 2026 The events of the past four years have exposed systemic weaknesses in the maritime governance order, and there's no going...
The Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: Can we have a bit less volatility please? We bring you highlights from the Lloyd's List Outlook Forum held in London earlier this month, featuring senior executives from...
Maersk unveils new $15m Manzanillo depot Terminal inauguration comes fresh after Mexico levies tariffs on Asian imports
Net-Zero Framework will be weakened, but approved, says industry poll The Lloyd's List Outlook Poll shows that geopolitics is still the biggest risk to shipping, while respondents expected a Red...
The Daily View: Trump's tanker blockade
SIPG names former Shanghai transport chief as chairman The 59-year-old had spent a career in the Shanghai municipal government
Daily Briefing Shipbuilding: Is China's dominance nearing its peak? | Trump orders 'total blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers in or out of...
Macquarie seals deal for new Maher lease at NY/NJ through 2063 The private equity fund that operates New York-New Jersey's largest marine terminal agreed to the Port Authority's new requirement to carry the cost of maintaining berths and wharves.
Hapag-Lloyd nixes Suez return for India-USEC loop amid customer pushback The resistance came primarily from Expeditors International, with sources saying the forwarder flagged ongoing uncertainty around the insurance premium implications of a Suez routing.
Premier Alliance trims Asia-Europe port calls in new 2026 network While the alliance will strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, the refined network to be rolled out in April has removed several direct calls in other parts of Asia.
Revenue from low-value shipment duties crosses $1 billion mark: CBP The US' de minimis program, which ended in May, allowed importers one shipment per day valued at $800 or less to clear customs duty-free and with minimal data elements.
EU sanctions 41 ships linked to Russian trading networks Move builds on targeting of 'shadow fleet enablers' earlier this week
IEA forecasts global coal exports falling through 2030, delivering blow to bulker sector Clarksons sees 'significant' impact on dry bulk markets
The Trump effect: How disruptive has the US president really been for shipping? Trump has made shipping increasingly political and has been a major newsmaker. However, how much has the returning president really swayed the markets?
US investment bank Jefferies plots to 'keep foot' in shipping's door This week's Streetwise takes a look at emerging details of Jefferies' plan to keep its banking business alive
Shipowner Heinrich Schulte dies aged 90 Veteran shipping man had been involved in the company since 1963
Costas Delaportas doubles capesize bulker orderbook in Japan with fresh deals Greek owner DryDel Shipping has four big bulkers under construction at top-tier yard
EU sanctions 41 extra tankers linked to Russian trading networks Move builds on targeting of 'shadow fleet enablers' earlier this week
Nordic American Tankers cashes in on suezmax pair as it pushes ahead with fleet renewal Norwegian owner sells two ageing tankers at a profit as newbuilding deal closure looms
Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line scoop 'Zemba II' e-fuels tender E-methanol and e-ammonia to be deployed on trans-Atlantic and northern European routes, respectively
Trump, war and tankers: How shipping shone in 2025 as it was pulled further into the political spotlight As shipping raises a glass of seasonal cheer, it does so with one eye on the geopolitical power players shaping world trade
Chevron to supply US LNG to Hungary via Croatia's FSRU At the same time, the US extending its waiver with Japan for Sakhalin 2 imports
'Illicit corridor': Dark fleet use of Northern Sea Route explodes, warns watchdog Traffic from sanctioned vessels grew exponentially this year, Bellona said
Seafarer arrested after remote-control malware found on MSC ferry French authorities probe possible foreign interference after discovery
Hafnia confirms $300m Torm ownership as stake diluted by share issue Analysts still believe merger proposal is imminent
Gianluigi Aponte: The rise of container shipping's ultimate power broker MSC's billionaire founder now dominates the container shipping stage as shifting geopolitics reward sheer scale
BP shipping boss Carol Howle steps up as temporary CEO in leadership shake-up UK group bringing in Woodside Energy head Meg O'Neill as chief executive next April
Shipping's climate mission goes on despite disappointing IMO delay, says Paul Taylor Poseidon Principles vice chair has a message of hope for financiers and owners striving to decarbonise their operations
Venezuelan warships escort tankers as Maduro tries to beat Trump's blockade Navy deployed to aid vessels leaving the South American country's main oil terminal
Venezuelan warships escort tankers as Maduro tries to beat Trump's blockade Navy deployed to aid vessels leaving South American country's main oil terminal
Himalaya Shipping signs new time charter for newcastlemax bulker Bulker will earn fixed time charter of $30,000 per day in first half of next year
Ukrainian drone attack leaves two seafarers dead in Russian Black Sea port Seafarer death toll rises to at about 10 people since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war nearly four years ago
Chinese handymax bulker heads for online auction State-owned owner to test market with 2003-built tonnage on last day of 2025
China Merchants Energy breaks into shuttle tanker arena with two-ship order Tanker powerhouse is said to be ordering the DP2 tanker newbuildings against long-term charters from CNOOC
Very high strategic level: China lifts marine insurance status as regulator tightens rules Policy push exposes 'shortcomings' amid war risks and Shanghai ambitions
'Bolshy' and focused: Meet the former Shell man with a new spin on cleantech Armada Technologies has investment from Greece's Erma Group as it works to collect data to encourage shipowners
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