South Korea's Shipbuilders hold ground, eye LNG Carriers in 2026
Amid global order decline, domestic firms target high-value LNG vessels as…
Clarksons acquires Zuma Labs to transform FFA Market Technology
Clarkson PLC announced the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of…
Use of artificial intelligence saved Equinor USD 130 million in 2025
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The New German Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Act
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Meta delays global rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses on strong US demand, supply squeeze
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Charting the Course: Danish Shipping presents new 2026-2030 strategy
In a changing world, Danish shipping companies adapt and seize new…
V. announces the acquisition of maritime fuel efficiency & decarbonisation partner Njord
V.Group (V.), the leading global marine services provider, announces the…
Register Now for the 3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate - “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation” Limassol 22nd January 2026 - Two Weeks Left
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Market Insights | Venezuela, Russia, and the Oil Balance
Interpreting Current Signals for Tanker Demand Renewed attention on Venezuela’s…
Venezuela’s PDVSA asks some Joint Ventures to cut back oil output
Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is asking some joint ventures to cut…
Samsung Electronics Announces AI Integration Across All Products at CES
SmartThings Connects 430 Million Users with 4,700 Kinds of Home……
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IMO Secretary-General sets his priorities for 2026 in new year message
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez…
From Targets to Trade-Offs: Why 2026 will redefine shipping’s Decarbonisation Path
As 2025 draws to a close, the global shipping industry finds itself far from…
Shipping’s Green Technology Tracker: 2025 Review by Clarksons Research
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Samsung Heavy Industries wins contract for two LNG Carriers worth 721.1 Bil. Won
Vessels, Ordered by Oceania Shipping Company, to be Delivered by 2028…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the CSN Team – Looking Ahead to 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, we at CSN want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all…
Columbia Group reinforces commitment to safety, human-centred management and inclusion in 2026 outlook
Columbia Group has set out its priorities for 2026 with a clear focus on…
Korean Shipbuilders expand U.S. Production Operations
Major companies accelerate entry into U.S. Shipbuilding Market Korea’s…
Frostabåten – Successful test sailing of electric hydrofoil in Trondheimsfjorden
– A breakthrough for emission-free and autonomous mobility at sea. This week,…
India's Russian oil imports show resilience despite sanctions, sources say
Russian crude to India seen around 1.2 mln bpd in December India…
Save the date for the 3rd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation” - 22 January 2026
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Google Cloud lands deal with Palo Alto Networks 'approaching $10 billion,' per source
Alphabet's cloud computing unit and cybersecurity company Palo Alto…
RINA acquires GLOVAL, the third-largest player in the Spanish real estate valuation market
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Renewables TotalEnergies divests 50% of a 424 MW portfolio in Greece
In line with its renewables business model, TotalEnergies has closed the sale…
Repair case studies from MarineShaft
In situ machining of bolt holes for fitting of a new shaft line coupling The…
Shipping industry mourns the passing of Dr Heinrich Schulte
It is with great sadness that the Schulte Group announces the passing of…
Microsoft unveils seven major AI trends for next year
AI Becomes Key Collaborator in Healthcare; Quantum Computing Nears…
ExxonMobil and BASF join forces to advance low-emission hydrogen through methane pyrolysis technology
Industry leaders team up to accelerate methane pyrolysis—a technology that…
IMO Secretary-General statement on the situation in the Black Sea
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio…
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TotalEnergies signs new renewable power agreement with Google to supply data centers
TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 21-year Power Purchase Agreement to…
Lloyd’s Register Hellenic Technical Committee welcomes new leadership from Capital Ship Management Corp CTO
LR strengthens its long-standing commitment to the Greek maritime community.…
Ilias Tsakiris named among Lloyd’s List Top 10 in Marine Insurance 2025
Ilias Tsakiris, CEO of Hellenic Hull and General Manager of the American Club…
Mikki Koskinen takes the helm as ES|ECSA President, with Nikolas Veniamis elected Vice-President
Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next European Shipowners |…
Upbeat Capesize sentiment sees dry bulk freight market enjoy a year-end bonus
FFA market more positive for the first quarter of 2026, despite downside risks…
Three-Year Renewal of Cyprus Seafarers’ CBA highlights Industry Stability and Cooperation
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC), acting also under its capacity as an…
Bunkering Services Initiative marks the start of operations across the ARA region
Leading marine fuel buyers and suppliers developed the Initiative to deliver…
Poseidon Principles minimum climate alignment scores improve by nearly 8%
Ship financiers’ lending portfolios are getting closer to reaching…
Seafarers face the brunt of alternative fuels with little medical support
The global shift to alternative marine fuels is bringing potential new medical…
Venezuela oil exports fall sharply after US tanker seizure, sources and data say
Only Chevron-chartered tankers sailing into international waters…
The 4th CSN Greece ICTConference - Vidcast with Christiana Aristidou, The Hybrid LawTech Firm
The 4th CSN Greece ICTConference - Vidcast with Christiana Aristidou, Founder…
Xsight Labs X2 Switch to enable Next-Generation Starlink Satellites and deliver Gigabit Connectivity
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MACN launches major Anti-Corruption initiative in Indonesia, Malaysia and Germany with support from the Siemens Integrity Initiative
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) announces the launch of…
ZCG-Backed Unimed acquires Elssi Maritime Services
Acquisition Accelerates Growth Strategy by Adding Elssi’s Specialized Testing…
Why Sexual Harassment Awareness Training is essential for today’s maritime workplace
As vessels, ports, and offshore facilities diversify and globalise, the need…
Hapag-Lloyd orders eight new dual-fuel methanol container ships
Deliveries expected in 2028 and 2029 Investment volume of more than USD 500…
Russia-linked LNG carrier from sanctioned Portovaya facility departs China's Beihai: CAS
Beihai port receives first LNG from Portovaya facility 20th arrival since…
Elon Musk's SpaceX to raise over $25 billion in blockbuster 2026 IPO, source says
SpaceX's IPO could value it over $1 trillion, source says Listing…
Containerisation and Intermodal Institute honours John Nardi with Connie award and Steven Rothberg with the CII Lifetime Achievement Award
The Containerization and Intermodal Institute announced that John Nardi,…
MOL, China's largest fuel supplier SINOPEC, Marubeni sign MOU to establish long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that MOL, China's largest fuel supplier SINOPEC…
A.P. Moller – Maersk appoints new Chief Financial Officer
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S: Highly experienced logistics CFO, Robert Erni, joins…
Cyprus Shipping Chamber joins the European Shipowners’ 60th Anniversary celebrations
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) participated in the anniversary events…
Panama Canal LNG transits dip in November as Europe lures US cargoes
Only 3 laden LNG carriers, one unladen transit canal in November No LNG…
Euroseas announces 3-year forward charter contracts for three of its modern 2,800 TEU containerships
Euroseas , an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider…
Future control rooms take inspiration from the Road Traffic Control Centre
As part of the ROC project, companies from the Ocean Autonomy Cluster and…
Google faces EU antitrust investigation over AI Overviews, YouTube
EU probes Google's use of web content for AI training Concerns over…
Mintra acquires SQLearn to strengthen presence in the Greek maritime market
Mintra, a global leader in digital learning and workforce management solutions…
FuelEU Maritime – flexibility mechanisms and pool verification
In July 2025, DNV published the statutory news “FuelEU Maritime: Key…
Lloyd’s Register and Latsco chart a new digital course for ship classification
This breakthrough marks a decisive step forward in the digitalisation of ship…
From regulation to reality: Fuel Assessment update of the Mediterranean Emission Control Area
By the end of October 2025, six months had passed since the implementation of…
Russian fuel oil flows to Singapore hit record high despite sanctions: CAS
Discharges surge 40% YOY in 2025 Highest annual volume since CAS…
Columbia Group expects significant growth as more owners shift operations to the UAE
Columbia Group anticipates a period of strong expansion as an increasing number…
Iridium awarded 5-Year System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridisation contract worth Up to $85.8 Million
Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT…
Maritime war risk premiums fall in Red Sea, rise in Black Sea amid changing security dynamics
War risk premiums decrease in Red Sea amid ceasefire Black Sea…
Asia-US container rates mixed as carriers use smaller, more frequent hikes to halt slide
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mixed…
Brazil’s potential to become a leader in the global e-fuel market
To shed light on and propel Brazil’s opportunity to accelerate…
Columbia Shipmanagement strengthens support for women in maritime through She Beyond initiative
Columbia Shipmanagement, part of the Columbia Group, has reinforced its…
Microsoft lowers AI Agent Sales targets amid tepid market
AI Agents Face Adoption Hurdles; Safety Concerns Persist for Firms…
Skaramangas Shipyards becomes Green Award Incentive Provider, strengthening support from a growing European shipyard
The Green Award Foundation is pleased to welcome Skaramangas Shipyards,…
Samsung expands US Shipbuilding partnerships
The collaboration focuses on logistics and LNG vessel construction,…
The Embassy and General Consulate of Panama in Greece hosted their First International Conference in the city of Athens
On December 3rd, the Embassy and General Consulate of Panama in Greece, held…
Jamaica secures highest ever vote in re-election to IMO Council
Jamaica has been re-elected to Category C of the International Maritime…
EU, G7 weigh ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports, end to price cap
Russia secured a dedicated fleet of tankers Russia still exporting a…
Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack
Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has…
World Fuel Services supplies a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings vessel with waste-based biofuels in Greece through collaboration with EKO
World Fuel Services, a World Kinect company announces that Norwegian Cruise…
Flex LNG announced appointment of Marius Foss as CEO
The Board of Flex LNG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marius Foss…
Anglo-Eastern and Orca AI forge strategic alliance to bring AI-assisted navigation to 750 vessels
Anglo-Eastern becomes first major ship management company to commit to…
Cyprus shipping community comes together for CSC’s annual blood donation drive
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber organised its second Annual Blood Donation Drive in…
The AI frenzy is driving a memory chip supply crisis
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Port of Piraeus completion of emergency drill for pollution incident response
Piraeus Port Authority carried out, once again this year, in the central Port…
Container capacity likely to surge on return to Suez Canal, but rates could rise in short term
Global container capacity could surge by year’s end as speculation about a…
Christmas spirit at the Cyprus Marine Club Extraordinary General Meeting and InterMaritime Presentation
The C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited held its final meeting of 2025…
Why OpenAI’s data breach matters for maritime
Last month’s disclosure from OpenAI confirmed that a security breach exposed…
Reducing drownings at sea with autonomous safety technology
Autonomous safety technology aims to reduce maritime drownings: Meet Maritime…
DCSA welcomes IKEA Supply AG as first shipper to participate in DCSA+
IKEA Supply AG has joined DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s…
Global economy proves resilient but remains fragile
Watch the live webcast of the press conference The global economy has…
UW Group joins Green Award as Incentive Provider, supporting safety and sustainability in maritime operations
We are pleased to welcome UW Group, a leading maritime service and…
CSC welcomes Cyprus’ successful re-election to the IMO Council
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber congratulates the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry…
Black Sea War Risk Insurance jumps after Drone Strikes on sanctioned tankers
The cost of shipping commodities through the Black Sea climbed on Monday…
Imports of Russian oil drop 23% on week of US sanctions
Deliveries of Russian crude down in week to Nov. 25 Reliance imports…
New MIT–Mecalux study finds AI now embedded in 60% of warehouses, reshaping productivity and workforce models worldwide
Research from Mecalux and the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab, based on a…
AI Revolutionises Yacht Production at Benetti
BENETTI’S FIRST AI INTEGRATION PROJECT, DEVELOPED JOINTLY WITH THE QUINN…
NORDEN acquires Southern African cargo activities of Taylor Maritime
NORDEN has acquired the cargo activities of Taylor Maritime in Southern Africa…
IMO delay could spark fragmentation risks, warns EmissionLink
Philippos Ioulianou, Managing Director of EmissionLink, has warned the IMO’s…
OneCare Group recognised as a leader in advancing crew wellbeing, diversity and inclusion in the industry
OneCare Group has been recognised for its outstanding dedication to advancing…
Excessive ordering to hurt long-term prospects of VLCCs
The VLCC market is enjoying a strong upswing, with spot earnings consistently…
Fast and permanent propeller shaft repair – class-approved techniques
By combining class-approved straightening techniques with laser cladding,…
4th CSN Greece ICT Conference: Showcasing the Future of Smart, Secure and Connected Shipping - All event media now available online
CSN extends its sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to all who…