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Spain’s first pre-commercial offshore solar demonstrator completes installation at the Port of València and enters its testing phase
With the support of Naturgy, BlueNewables has completed the deployment of the two 500-kW platforms that make up the 1-MW demonstration project
The “Paiporta” and “Catarroja” platforms were visited as part of the program for the 16th ENERMAR Technical Conference, held in València
Study identifies Viable Development Pathways for Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has delivered the final business case for Port of Newcastle's proposed Clean Energy Precinct . The study examined alternative ownership, governance and commercial…
Asia’s first ICAO-approved SAF certification scheme “ClassNK SCS” enters full operation
First Certification Issued, Delivering Certification Services Tailored to Regional Regulations and Business Environments The first certification has been issued under "ClassNK SCS", the sustainable…
On ever thinner ice reducing black carbon demands urgent action
International Maritime Organization deliberations are underway on an Arctic polar fuel requirement to help stop the Arctic meltdown and cut black carbon emissions A new report released demonstrates…
Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate
Nearly six months into the US-Iran war, the conflict has entered a third phase that looks like a game of chicken, after the hot war and the Islamabad negotiations. The key question is how long…
Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in…
Höegh Autoliners orders six additional Aurora class vessels
Höegh Autoliners ASA is pleased to announce that it has decided to order additional six new dual-fuel LNG and zero-carbon-ready Aurora class vessels for delivery in 2029–2031. This decision will…
Japan’s push to stage shipbuilding comeback may have Korea checking its stern
Korean shipbuilders may sofon face a second competitor in the LNG carrier market they lead. A major Japanese shipbuilder is considering a large new dock capable of building liquefied natural gas…
ALL ABOUT PORTS, the new platform for holistic port solutions
With ALL ABOUT PORTS, Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) is launching a new international conference with an accompanying exhibition in 2026, dedicated to the future of the global port industry. The…
Hormuz reopening may calm markets, but vulnerable economies face lasting consequences
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and energy markets. But for many vulnerable economies, the shock will not end when ships start moving again. Globaltrade…
BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week
Coal shipments jump 14% in June, driven by Chinese demand “In June 2026, global coal shipments jumped 14% y/y, driven by a 41% y/y increase in coal shipments to China, as the country looked to offset…
Iron Ore Surplus builds as Chinese Steel Margins remain under pressure
KEY TAKEAWAYS ›China crude steel output fell 2.5% YoY in May 2026 to 84.4Mt; rebar margins near decade lows with the forward curve showing no meaningful recovery through year-end. ›Seaborne iron ore…
Trafigura and Generadora Metropolitana acquire the Los Guindos Power Plant in Chile
Trafigura, a global leader in the commodities industry, and Generadora Metropolitana, one of Chile’s most relevant energy companies, have completed the acquisition of the Los Guindos Power Plant,…
Smallegange Lawyers strengthens maritime practice with four-lawyer team
Smallegange Lawyers will strengthen its maritime practice from 1 July 2026 with the arrival of maritime lawyers Marcel Verhagen and Ton Jumelet, together with their colleagues Osman Yesildag and Daan…
Fuel for Thought: LPG – a new report from Lloyd’s Register
In this key report in our “Fuel for thought” alternative fuels series we evaluate Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). We will explore the current state of LPG as a fuel for shipping. LPG is already a…
Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi Underlines Emirate’s Global Competitiveness with Guidebook for Growing International Maritime Enterprises
Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi – a platform for collaboration across the emirate’s growing maritime sector, operated by Abu Dhabi Maritime and led by the Integrated Transport Centre , an affiliate of the…
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