Panama Canal transits rise 5 per cent in FY2026 H1
The Panama Canal has recorded higher transits and cargo volumes in the first half of Fiscal Year 2026, alongside increased use of its reservation system. The update was presented during...
Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz
At least three containerships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as escalating tensions between Iran and Western forces continued to disrupt global shipping operations. Reuters reported that the...
bound4blue expands wind tech on newbuild
bound4blue has completed the installation of two 24-metre eSAILs® onboard Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC)’s newbuild MV Baltazar, marking one of the earliest applications of suction sail technology on a combination...
Wärtsilä has introduced NTPRO 7, a next-generation bridge and ship-handling simulator aimed at strengthening maritime training as vessel operations become increasingly digitalised and complex. The platform represents the latest evolution...
ICS launches sixth Tanker Safety Guide edition
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched the sixth edition of its Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals), a long-standing industry reference for the safe operation of chemical tankers. First published...
DP World expands multimodal corridor strategy
DP World is strengthening its role in maintaining cargo continuity through deeper integration of sea, rail and road networks that are increasingly central to supply chain resilience. Against a backdrop...
IMO urged to deliver consistent GHG regulations
A group of leading global shipping organisations has called on International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States to agree a clear and consistent way forward on greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation ahead...
ZIM confirms CEO transition and succession plan
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has announced that Eli Glickman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down from his role following notification to the company’s Board of Directors. Glickman...
Wärtsilä enhances ammonia engine for marine use
Wärtsilä has upgraded its four-stroke ammonia-fuelled engine solution, increasing its power rating as part of ongoing development of alternative fuel propulsion systems. The updated Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine now delivers...
NYK launches onboard carbon capture study in Japan
NYK Line has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc. (HEPCO) to launch a joint study on onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) technology, aimed...
NYK trials crew behaviour platform for emissions cuts
NYK Line and MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI), a member of the NYK Group, have partnered with UK-based Signol Limited to launch a trial aimed at driving decarbonisation through behavioural changes...
Bennu launches methane removal ship trial
Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal vessel operations. The...
