Fleet movements, supply chains and global logistics updates
Canadian Arctic & Norwegian Sea Declared New ECAsFrom 1 March 2026, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI will officially designate the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as new Emission Control Areas (ECAs).According to Bureau Veritas (BV), these changes introduce stricter controls on:NOx (Nitrogen…
Strategic Expansion at a Critical Trade GatewayDP World and APM Terminals have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand and enhance operations at Jeddah Islamic Port. The collaboration aims to strengthen the Red Sea’s position as a major global transshipment hub by increasing capacity…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified the performance assessment methodology of the AirWing™ Jet Sail system following extensive operational trials onboard the vessel MV Vectis Progress. The certification confirms that the wind-assisted propulsion technology delivers measurable fuel savings and CO₂…
Global container shipping leader CMA CGM has placed a landmark order with Cochin Shipyard Limited for six LNG-powered containerships, each with a capacity of approximately 1,700 TEU. This marks CMA CGM’s first major shipbuilding contract in India and reflects growing confidence in India’s…
The Seatrade Maritime Club will host a high-level closed-door roundtable during CMA Shipping 2026, bringing together senior executives, regulators, and maritime technology leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing the global shipping industry. The discussion will focus on geopolitical…
Global maritime regulators, training institutions, and industry stakeholders convened at a regional forum to discuss updates to the International Maritime Organization’s Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention. The discussions focused on aligning seafarer training…
MacGregor has been selected to provide advanced cargo access and deck machinery systems for BC Ferries’ upcoming fleet of hybrid vessels. This contract forms part of BC Ferries’ broader fleet modernization program aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing emissions, and supporting…
The United States Coast Guard has implemented an updated Maritime Cybersecurity Framework designed to strengthen the protection of vessels, ports, and maritime facilities against growing cyber threats. As shipping operations become increasingly dependent on digital systems for navigation, cargo…
Ship traffic in the Arctic reached a record high in 2025, according to newly released maritime data. The increase reflects growing commercial, energy, and logistics activity across northern sea routes, driven by expanding resource development and evolving global trade patterns.The Arctic, once…
Spain’s busiest container gateway has closed 2025 on a high note.Stronger cargo flows, disciplined cost control, and steady carrier confidence pushed Valenciaport to record container volumes and sharply improved profitability — even as global trade conditions remained uncertain.The Port Authority…
Index-based contracts are often sold as a fair, transparent way to manage freight volatility.But for many beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), the reality is more complicated. As shipping markets grow structurally unstable, index-linked pricing may be shifting risk downstream rather than creating…
The container cycle has clearly shifted.Maersk has reported a fourth-quarter loss in its ocean division and announced 1,000 job cuts, underscoring what many in the industry already feel: the pandemic-era boom is firmly behind us, and a tougher freight market is taking shape.