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From cost to choice supply chain chiefs redesign networks to navigate uncertainty
According to the latest DP World Global Trade Observatory survey of Chief Supply Chain Officers: 84% say resilience and optionality have overtaken cost reduction as primary drivers of supply-chain strategy 71% plan to diversify their supplier base over the next 12 months 86% say access to alternative and multimodal trade routes is becoming a competitive advantage Supply chain leaders are…
New medical offline tool transforms Germany’s Maritime Medical Handbook into practical, immediate support for crews facing medical incidents onboard
Seafarers facing a medical emergency at sea can now access practical, step-by-step medical guidance directly from their mobile device through MediSea, an offline-capable tool designed to support crew…
Freeport East pushes Green Freight Corridor with backing for electric truck hub at Port of Felixstowe
Freeport East has joined the push to decarbonise heavy goods vehicles travelling to and from the Port of Felixstowe by providing an initial £50k to support Maritime Transport’s plans for a new…
GSBN appoints BIMCO to its Board, deepening collaboration to advance Paperless Trade
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a neutral, not-for-profit consortium enabling paperless, accessible and sustainable global trade, announced the appointment of BIMCO to its board. The…
Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate
Key takeaways • The renewed US blockade is making the status quo progressively more expensive for Tehran. Pressure now extends from crude and petrochemical export revenues to production shut-ins,…
Iran’s bottleneck is Hormuz, not the buyer
The Iranian crude that reached Asia is being taken. The crude that has not reached it is standing at the strait and behind it, and there is nearly twice as much of that. AXSMarine · Data to 15…
Lloyd’s Register wins Austal contract for Australian Army landing craft program
LR to provide classification services for the delivery of 18 landing craft medium to the Australian Army. Lloyd's Register (LR) has secured a contract worth A$11m ($7.2m) from Austal Defence…
Idle vessel reinstatement – fuel integrity, hull condition and antifouling performance
When the Strait of Hormuz opens for safe passage, vessels may face operational risk affecting the fuel systems, hull condition, and anti-fouling performance. Proper inspection and mitigation are…
“K” LINE Group-Managed Vessel receives 2025 Best Quality Ship Award
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. announced that pure car carrier DRIVE GREEN HIGHWAY, managed by “K” LINE in-house ship management company “K” Line RoRo Bulk Ship Management Co., Ltd., has received a 2025…
NORDEN appoints Anne Sofie Staunsbæk Veyhe as CFO
NORDEN has appointed Anne Sofie Staunsbæk Veyhe as Chief Financial Officer, effective 26 October 2026. At the same time, Martin Badsted, who has served as CFO for the past 10 years, will assume the…
Misaligned charter terms lead to US$110,000 settlement against shipbroker
A mismatch in contract terms has led to a US$110,000 settlement against a shipbroker, highlighting the risks brokers face when fixtures are not clearly aligned on a back-to-back basis when fixing…
Four more South Korean ships exit Hormuz Strait
Following the declaration of the end of the war between the United States and Iran, the waterways of the Strait of Hormuz, which had been facing the risk of a blockade, have opened, and the return of…
BIMCO and ICS report warns of potential future shortage of officers
The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping launched on Thursday forecasts that given the growing demand for STCW certified officers, there will be a need…
Mintra and MARINA sign MOU to Strengthen Digital Learning and Future Maritime Skills in the Philippines
Mintra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines (MARINA) to explore how digital learning and workforce management solutions can support…
IUMI Media Statement Strait of Hormuz
The International Union of Marine Insurance welcomes the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States, as well as the establishment of the Joint Working Group between…
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