Cyprus.
Inside the Legal Mind of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber: An interview with Sophoclis Constantinou
Welcome to another exclusive feature on Cyprus Shipping News. Today, we sit down with a pivotal figure in our maritime community, Sophoclis N. Constantinou, Deputy Director General and Legal Affairs…
Connected Fleets under Siege: The 2026 CSN ICT Cyprus – Greece Satellite and Cyber Security Report
The international maritime sector is operating at an unprecedented intersection of digital acceleration, operational complexity and acute geopolitical exposure. Modern vessels have evolved from…
Cyprus’s next big opportunity is at Sea: How AI can transform shipping into a pillar of the new economy
An exclusive CSN interview by Adonis Violaris with Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology, and Chairman of the National Working Group for Artificial……
War Risks, Emerging Fuels and Personal Service: Alexandros Vourgos on Charting Aphentrica’s Next Chapter
In an era defined by global broker consolidation, volatile trading corridors and rapid regulatory transformation, the core value of specialist marine insurance broking is undergoing a profound test.…
Greece.
Connected Fleets under Siege: The 2026 CSN ICT Cyprus – Greece Satellite and Cyber Security Report
The international maritime sector is operating at an unprecedented intersection of digital acceleration, operational complexity and acute geopolitical exposure. Modern vessels have evolved from…
Diana Shipping announces direct continuation of time charter contract for m/v Leto with Cargill
Diana Shipping , a global shipping company specialising in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels,announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has extended the…
Euroseas announces 2-Year Charter contract extension for its Feeder Containership, M/V Jonathan P
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a time charter contract extension for its…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners UGS, Melina Travlos, ahead of the next round of negotiations on maritime decarbonisation at the IMO London, 1-4/9/2026
“Climate change is a reality that we are experiencing with ever-increasing intensity. The growing frequency of extreme weather events makes the substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions an…
World.
Chinese Industry Close-up: What fuels China’s shipbuilding boom as order bookings stretch well into 2030?
The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) calls for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation of the real economy, and accelerating high-level technological…
India’s merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle
India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal…
Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd
In Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd [2026] EWHC 1714 (Comm), the High Court held that a bespoke hire rate formula for an…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 31st August 2026
Please find below the [xclusiv] latest Weekly S&P Report, along with following opening market commentary [xclusiv] 2026_08_31 Market……
Asia-US container rates edge higher, remain elevated on congestion at east Asian ports
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged higher this week and remain at the highest since mid-2022 on congestion at…
APM Terminals breaks ground for terminal in Laldia
Built from the ground up through the landmark Bangladesh–Denmark Government-to-Government…
AVS Global Ship supply to unveil new AVS+ Digital Platform at SMM Hamburg
AVS Global Ship Supply is launching AVS+, its new digital customer portal designed to provide…
RSGT and CMA CGM announce USD 434 Million initial investment to develop Terminal 4 and Add Up To 2.6 Million TEUs of Capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port
Strategic Partnership Expands Port Capacity and Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Role as a Global Trade…
Four shipowners co-order vessels in record-breaking VINGA series: “The right time to invest”
Four shipping companies from Sweden, Norway, and Canada see a bright future in the European…
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia
When Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in 2014 about Russia’s motives for annexing the…
Houthi threats force Saudi to reroute oil, extend Asia transit and costs
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is readjusting its crude shipping routes. As…
Chinese Industry Close-up: What fuels China’s shipbuilding boom as order bookings stretch well into 2030?
The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) calls for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation of the real economy, and accelerating high-level technological…
India’s merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle
India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years. Union Minister for…
Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd
In Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd [2026] EWHC 1714 (Comm), the High…
[xclusiv] S&P Report 31st August 2026
Please find below the [xclusiv] latest Weekly S&P Report, along with following opening market…
Asia-US container rates edge higher, remain elevated on congestion at east Asian ports
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged higher this week and remain…
APM Terminals breaks ground for terminal in Laldia
Built from the ground up through the landmark Bangladesh–Denmark Government-to-Government…
AVS Global Ship supply to unveil new AVS+ Digital Platform at SMM Hamburg
AVS Global Ship Supply is launching AVS+, its new digital customer portal designed to provide…
RSGT and CMA CGM announce USD 434 Million initial investment to develop Terminal 4 and Add Up To 2.6 Million TEUs of Capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port
Strategic Partnership Expands Port Capacity and Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Role as a Global Trade…
Four shipowners co-order vessels in record-breaking VINGA series: “The right time to invest”
Four shipping companies from Sweden, Norway, and Canada see a bright future in the European…
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia
When Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in 2014 about Russia’s motives for annexing the…
Houthi threats force Saudi to reroute oil, extend Asia transit and costs
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is readjusting its crude shipping routes. As…
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Technical.
MarineShaft expands Mobile Lathe Capacity to Ø1100 mm
MarineShaft introduces a custom-made mobile lathe for in situ shaft machining, designed to handle larger shaft diameters and significantly reduce vessel downtime. As part of the company’s continuous development of its mobile equipment and in situ service capabilities, shafts up to 1100 mm in diameter can now be machined directly on board or on site, an increase from the previous Ø800 mm……
WinGD shows payback on retrofit pathways to net-zero in latest Fuel Economics Report
Retrofitting for alternative fuels could help ship operators reach net-zero emissions cost-effectively, but further policy support is needed to…
Brim Explorer cuts fuel costs by 30% on a route it sails three times a day, with iHelm insights
Reducing fuel and emissions with iHelm On the way towards zero emission, the Norwegian tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has cut fuel and CO2 emissions by 30% on its Trollfjord cruise in…
Dual-fuel ships with Wind Assist are shipping’s insurance policy. Efficiency is the payout
As dual-fuel newbuilds are increasingly viewed as a hedge against fuel risk, BAR Technologies CEO John Cooper argues the real hedge is burning less fuel, whatever it turns out to be. There has been…
Closelink expands beyond marine lubricants into marine consumables
The established marine lubricant procurement platform enters its next phase, expanding into paint, chemicals and gases from Q1 2027 onwards. Closelink has announced the next stage in the evolution of…
Steelpaint coating the winner in Maersk comparison trial
A three-year coating trial aboard the 15,300TEU containership Maersk Hamburg has found significantly less corrosion and coating damage on a lashing bridge coated with Steelpaint’s moisture cure…
MarineShaft expands Mobile Lathe Capacity to Ø1100 mm
MarineShaft introduces a custom-made mobile lathe for in situ shaft machining, designed to handle larger shaft diameters and significantly reduce vessel downtime. As part of the company’s continuous…
WinGD shows payback on retrofit pathways to net-zero in latest Fuel Economics Report
Retrofitting for alternative fuels could help ship operators reach net-zero emissions cost-effectively, but further policy support is needed to strengthen the business case and ensure maritime…
Bencros Marine Fenders introduces independently verified CO₂ savings, certified for the buyer’s own footprint
World’s first: Bencros issues Emission Reduction Certificates for fenders made from reprocessed…
Brim Explorer cuts fuel costs by 30% on a route it sails three times a day, with iHelm insights
Reducing fuel and emissions with iHelm On the way towards zero emission, the Norwegian tourism and…
Dual-fuel ships with Wind Assist are shipping’s insurance policy. Efficiency is the payout
As dual-fuel newbuilds are increasingly viewed as a hedge against fuel risk, BAR Technologies CEO…
Closelink expands beyond marine lubricants into marine consumables
The established marine lubricant procurement platform enters its next phase, expanding into paint,…
Digitalisation.
ViaSat-3 F3 Satellite enters service across Asia-Pacific
Ultra-high capacity satellite will help drive growth in one of the world's largest and fastest-growing markets for satellite services by more than doubling the bandwidth of Viasat's current satellite flee Viasat,, a global leader in satellite communication technology, announced that its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, with capacity now available for customers operating across…
New IDC Business Value White Paper SAP Integration Suite Customers achieve 368% ROI and eight-month payback
Enterprise integration has always been foundational work. But in the age of agentic AI — where autonomous software agents are being deployed to…
Autonomous Networks, AI, and Advanced Automation Telefónica’s Strategy for building the network of the future
Autonomous networks represent the next major evolution in telecommunications. Thanks to artificial intelligence, digital twins, advanced automation and intent-based models, networks no longer merely…
Marlink launches operational technology security offering, protecting maritime and industrial operations
New operational technology (OT) security services and technology solutions, enabled by the Marlink Possibility Platform, just launched. This offering is supported 24/7 by global expert monitoring…
Royal Wagenborg selects De Boer Marine for fleetwide rollout of onboard connectivity, IT and cybersecurity
Royal Wagenborg is strengthening digital resilience across its fleet of general cargo vessels after selecting De Boer Marine for a multiyear, phased rollout of onboard connectivity, IT and…
FreeCast Launches “Beyond Media,” a new Industry Research Series examining the Future of Media, Telecom and Global Connectivity
New LinkedIn Research Initiative Will Examine the Convergence of Streaming, Telecommunications, Satellite, D2D/D2M, Broadcasting, Advertising and Digital Commerce FreeCast Inc. announced the launch…
Energy.
Eni strengthens and expands its presence in Uruguay’s offshore sector
Eni has signed, together with MIWEN (a wholly owned subsidiary of YPF) and the Uruguayan National Oil Company ANCAP, the official agreement for the entry in the OFF-5 exploration block offshore Uruguay, following approval by the Uruguayan authorities. Eni is now the operator of the OFF-5 block with a 50% interest, alongside partner MIWEN, which holds the remaining 50%. The OFF-5 block is…
WindEnergy Hamburg where the future of wind energy is negotiated
From market trends and energy storage to the expansion of offshore wind farms, and through to global growth potential: WindEnergy Hamburg’s six…
ABO Energy and the City of Oulu sign agreement to advance hydrogen plant zoning
ABO Energy and the City of Oulu have signed a cooperation agreement to advance plans for a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in Oulu, northern Finland. The agreement builds on a site…
DP World’s shipping solutions names its first methanol dual-fuel vessel,advancing lower-emission trade
Container ship DP World London strengthens DP World’s investment in lower-emission maritime transport DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions (“Shipping Solutions”), has named its…
Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter
Europe is struggling to fill its natural gas stores ahead of winter, raising the risk that competition with Asia for supplies will push prices above 100 euros (around $117) per megawatt-hour for the…
Allseas announced delivery of North Cormorant topsides to shore marks a decade of single lift
Ten years after completing its first commercial single-lift operation, Pioneering Spirit has safely removed and delivered TAQA UK's North Cormorant topsides to Shetland for dismantling and……
Yachts & Cruises.
ISA Yachts presents ISA Amarcord 86 the luxury of boundless living
ISA Yachts, a Palumbo Superyachts brand, presents ISA Amarcord 86, the second interpretation of the new ISA Large Yacht Collection and a new expression of the shipyard’s ability to transform an…
Royal Caribbean expands Asia Pacific Adventures with Voyager of the Seas in 2028
New vacations from Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong give vacationers from around the world more ways to explore Asia Royal Caribbean is expanding the ways vacationers can experience Asia Pacific in…
Oceania Cruises® elevates onboard enrichment across the fleet
Expanded Speaker Program Delivers Deeper Cultural Discovery, Expert-Led Learning and New Experiences at Sea The greatest journeys inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and create meaningful…
Royal Caribbean expands Asia Pacific Adventures with Voyager of the Seas in 2028
New vacations from Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong give vacationers from around the world more ways to explore Asia Royal Caribbean is expanding the ways vacationers can experience Asia Pacific in…
Events.
SMM 2026 kicks off Maritime industry charts a new course
High-profile guests discuss the maritime agenda of the future. Clear message: Security and resilience are moving to the forefront of the industry. Security and resilience are becoming increasingly important for the maritime industry. At the same time, decarbonisation, digitalisation and competitiveness remain key challenges. At the opening of SMM 2026, high-ranking representatives from politics,…
Intersessional Working Group on GHG Emissions from ships meets in London, 1-4 September
More than a thousand delegates are registered to attend the 22nd session of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas…
Register Now for the 2nd Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg 22 September 2026 – 3 Weeks Left
“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability” REGISTER HERE Date: 22 September 2026 Time: 09:00-15:00 Venue: Hotel Hafen Hamburg - Elbkuppel The 2nd CSN Northern…
Aker Solutions to accelerate carbon capture and removal projects with Microsoft
Aker Solutions has signed an agreement with Microsoft to advance the maturity, bankability and delivery of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects across the……
SMM 2026: 35-tonne propeller arrives in Hamburg – SMM’s landmark is back
35-tonne propeller in front of the Hamburg exhibition halls heralds the start of SMM 2026 – and demonstrates how modern ship technology can boost energy efficiency When the giant ship propeller takes…
SMM 2026: It’s all about technology – and meeting the maritime world
Hamburg becomes the “place to be” for the international maritime community The countdown is on: In one week, SMM 2026 will open its doors. What the industry has developed over the past two years is…
Interviews.
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