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Poseidon Principles expands associate membership to marine insurance sector
The Poseidon Principles, an initiative whose signatories represent nearly three-quarters of global shipping finance, recently expanded its associate membership to include marine insurers. The decision to include insurers and related organisations—including P&I clubs, brokers, reinsurers and insurance institutions—as associate members brings the financial services sector together under a…
Shipowners face growing financial risk from delayed EUA transfers, says EmissionLink
EmissionLink has warned shipowners and operators that waiting until September to secure and transfer EU Allowances is creating unnecessary financial, commercial and compliance risk as the EU…
Port of Los Angeles posts best Three-Month Cargo stretch in Port History
August Volume Tops 955,000 TEUs as Strong Summer Run Continues Port of Los Angeles waterfront workers processed 955,907 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, capping the busiest three…
UK Shipping Industry launches new UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition
The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel…
Trump vows US will take ‘all’ of Venezuela’s oil as deal details emerge
The White House has published the terms of its Venezuela oil deal, naming the private company at its centre and confirming Washington’s majority control of more than 65 billion barrels, as President…
SSA Marine upgrades benefit shippers as air draft project enters final months
Following the completion of a more than $100 million modernization project, SSA Marine is expanding capacity and improving efficiency at its Jacksonville Container Terminal on Blount Island.…
Lloyd’s Register launches RouteFlex to provide unprecedented stowage flexibility for container operators
New LR RouteFlex application leverages metocean data to empower operators with more flexible, dynamic, voyage-based stowage optimisation. Lloyd’s Register has launched LR RouteFlex, a new application…
“Deeper Than It Seems”an awareness campaign revealing the regulatory work behind every coastal tourism experience
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched its awareness campaign "Deeper Than It Seems," introducing the regulatory system that underpins maritime and navigational tourism activities along the Red Sea…
Maritime piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992, but risk remains
Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to their lowest level since 1992 in the first half of 2026, according to the latest report from ICC’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB), released…
Emergency power system: Will it work in a blackout?
Findings from the Tokyo MoU and IACS indicate that routine testing may not reflect how emergency power systems perform during a real loss of main power. Inadequate testing can leave critical systems…
Can compliance pooling unlock investment in zero-emission fuels?
As shipping faces growing pressure to decarbonise, a lack of long-term fuel demand remains one of the biggest barriers to scaling production of zero-emission fuels such as e-methanol and e-ammonia.…
Port of Long Beach honoured for Intermodal Innovation
Trade group recognizes Port for strengthening U.S. supply chain The Port of Long Beach was honored recently for its leadership and vision in strengthening the U.S. intermodal freight transportation…
Baltic Dry Index Up for 2nd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for the second session on Friday, rising about 1.2% to its highest since June 5 at…
Liquid Cargoes – Challenges and Prevention of Cargo Contamination
The safe carriage of liquid cargoes relies on maintaining cargo quality throughout the voyage. However, even with careful planning and established procedures, cargoes may be found to be…
The Ceasefire Collapses: 80+ Strikes, a Revoked Oil Waiver, and a 1.95-Million-Barrel U-Turn
The Strait of Hormuz is once again operating under full conflict conditions. Overnight into July 8, U.S. Central Command struck more than 80 targets inside Iran in direct response to Iranian attacks…
Newly Built LPG Carrier Named “Lyla Pathfinder”
On July 7, a naming ceremony took place at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. for a newly built very large gas carrier (VLGC). This vessel marks the eighth dual-fuel LPG…
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