Tug Network Team strengthens presence in Europe with Fairplay
Tug Network Team (TNT), an alliance of independent towage operators launched in the Americas in 2024, has expanded into Europe with the addition of Fairplay Towage. The move extends the...
LR Advisory appointed to guide India’s maritime reforms
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as the Technical Support Unit (TSU) to India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), helping drive a more sustainable, digitally enabled maritime sector....
New ISO standard guides shipping on safe hull cleaning
A new ISO standard, ISO 6319, has been published to provide a global framework for environmentally responsible hull cleaning. The standard aims to reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species...
IMO Council to examine Gulf risks for merchant crews
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will review the effects of rising regional tensions on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf, with particular...
Three vessels hit near Strait of Hormuz
Several commercial vessels were damaged in incidents near the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March, highlighting the growing risks for merchant shipping in one of the world’s most important maritime...
CMA CGM expands Caribbean network with PCRF XL route
CMA CGM Group has launched the PCRF XL maritime service, a weekly route linking Northern Europe with the French West Indies and Central America. The service connects Port of Dunkirk...
Maersk to manage cargo destruction operations in Spain
A.P. Moller-Maersk will take over management of import, export, and transhipment cargo destruction in Spain, aiming to streamline supply chain operations and strengthen oversight. The company will handle all aspects...
Red Sea risks drive NCFI to record highs
The composite Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) surged 16.1 per cent week-on-week to 1,147.5 points in Week 10, largely propelled by rising insurance premiums amid heightened Red Sea risk. Of...
Managing Maritime Finance in a Changing World
On day two of the Maritime Information Services Shipping Summit, the panel “Managing Maritime Finance in a Changing World” explored how shipping companies are navigating rising financial volatility while balancing...
Maersk, Avenir advance global shipping decarbonisation
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed a framework agreement with Avenir Marine Limited to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG), with first volumes expected in 2027. The deal gives Maersk early access to...
Insurers widen Gulf war-risk zones amid rising tensions
Marine insurers are tightening war-risk coverage for vessels operating in the Gulf as conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping. According...
MSC adds war surcharge on Africa and Indian Ocean cargo
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has introduced new war-risk surcharges on cargo shipments to Africa and Indian Ocean island destinations amid increased security risks affecting key maritime routes. The surcharges apply...
