Maritime News

AD Ports Group and EGA Invest AED 84 Million to Expand Khalifa Port Bulk Handling Capacity

ClassNK Launches First Shipbuilding Carbon Footprint Notation to Strengthen Emissions Transparency

Bureau Veritas and Shenzhen Port Group Join Forces to Advance Green Shipping Corridors

K Line Expands LNG Fleet with Two New Carriers for PETRONAS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures $420 Million Contract Extension with European Automaker

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured another major long-term agreement, extending its partnership with a leading European automotive manufacturer in a deal valued at approximately $420 million. Beyond providing stable business through 2031, the contract highlights how sustainability is becoming an…

Norway Invests $130 Million to Accelerate Fleet of Zero-Emission Vessels

Norway has reinforced its position as a global leader in green shipping by committing more than $130 million to build 10 new zero-emission vessels. The investment is part of a broader strategy to decarbonise domestic shipping and develop the fuel infrastructure required to support the industry’s…

AD Ports Group Unveils AI Intelligence Hub to Power the Next Era of Smart Ports

As ports worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, AD Ports Group has introduced a new AI-powered intelligence platform designed to integrate artificial intelligence into every layer of its business. The initiative reflects the growing role of AI in improving operational efficiency…

Climate Science Under Pressure as New Research Highlights Rising Risks for Shipping

From rising sea levels and stronger heat stress to expanding navigational risks in the Arctic, the latest climate research paints a clearer picture of the environment in which global shipping will operate in the coming decades. At the same time, scientists are warning that political pressure on…

John Denholm Takes the Helm as International Chamber of Shipping Chairman

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has named John Denholm CBE as its new Chairman, marking a significant leadership transition as the maritime industry faces geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory transformation, and the race towards decarbonisation.The appointment reflects the industry’s…

Nuclear Propulsion Moves Closer to Reality as Class Societies Back New Ship Concepts

As shipping searches for long-term alternatives to fossil fuels, nuclear propulsion is again entering the conversation. Recent approvals from two major classification societies suggest the industry is beginning to seriously evaluate how nuclear technology could fit into commercial fleets of the…

Sallaum Lines Bets on Bigger, Greener Future with Order for 8,600-CEU Car Carriers

Vehicle carrier operator Sallaum Lines has placed one of the largest fleet investments in its history, ordering a new generation of dual-fuel car carriers designed to increase capacity while preparing for the next wave of maritime decarbonization.

MPV Shipowners Question Whether Decarbonization Rules Are Delivering Real Environmental Gains

As environmental regulations reshape global shipping, operators in the multipurpose vessel (MPV) sector are raising concerns about rising compliance costs, operational challenges, and uncertainty around future fuels. The debate highlights a growing tension between regulatory ambitions and practical…