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German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly in discussions to acquire Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. If completed, the deal would represent one of the most significant consolidation moves in the container sector in recent years.Both companies operate globally across major…
On 15 February 2026, U.S. maritime enforcement authorities boarded a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing efforts to enforce international sanctions and maritime regulations. The vessel, identified as part of the so-called shadow fleet, was suspected of engaging in activities…
A major cruise operator is turning to passive air lubrication to cut fuel burn and emissions.Armada Technologies will install its next-generation system on Mein Schiff 6, aiming to improve efficiency without adding energy-hungry machinery.UK-based Armada Technologies has secured a contract with TUI…
Shipping’s digital race is entering a tougher phase.According to Marcura’s CEO, success no longer depends on having a clever tool — it depends on how fast you connect data, people and decisions across the value chain.Henrik Hyldahn, Group CEO of Marcura, believes the industry has moved beyond the…
The IMO is shifting its focus from rulemaking to real-world results. Under its 2026–2027 World Maritime Day theme, the message is clear: global standards only work if they are applied consistently — in every port and on every ship.
Ammonia is fast emerging as a front-runner in shipping’s race to net zero.But turning a carbon-free fuel into a safe, workable reality onboard requires more than new engines — it demands a fundamental rethink of maritime safety management.As the industry pushes beyond LNG and methanol toward…
The UK government is pressing ahead with plans to bring domestic shipping into its carbon market from mid-2026.But shipowners are warning that without infrastructure, fuel alternatives or revenue reinvestment, the policy could add cost without cutting carbon.The UK’s maritime sector has sharpened…
Wind propulsion is no longer a concept study — it’s now bolted onto tanker decks.Maersk Tankers has completed the first installation in a five-vessel retrofit program with bound4blue, signaling that wind-assisted propulsion is entering mainstream tanker operations.
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