In Focus
Tis the season for all things merry and bright!
We're taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.
Tis the season for all things merry and bright!
We're taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.
Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships deliver higher speed, cargo capacity, and lower operating costs.
Will Red Sea resumption and tariffs weaken global shipping in 2026?
Trade protectionism and increased capacity pose downside risks to shipping volume growth.
Will geopolitical sanctions or new ships shape the tanker market?
Return to Red Sea routes would cause a 2% to 3% demand reduction.
Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
This will be driven by IoT, automation, and trade expansion.
Maritime industry needs urgent and coordinated investment for net-zero goal
Hong Kong is seen to have a major role in this transition.
Hong Kong to host Asia’s first shore power network for ships
Grid-linked infrastructure will let ships draw power from shore whilst docked.
Container tracking market to reach $14.63b by 2029
Thanks to the surge of global trade and globalisation, and fleet optimisation, amongst others.
What slows ammonia adoption as marine fuel?
The additional cost remains viable, assuming favourable market conditions are in place.
Carriers urged to lock in long-term shipping deals as freight rates slide
Uncertainty in US trade policies has affected cargo flow.
Autonomous shipping steers measured course, prioritises remote control
Over 40% of industry professionals view autonomous shipping as primarily "remote controlled" operations.
Hyke to launch electric ferries in Philippines, Singapore by 2027
The demand for autonomous shuttles in Asia is exploding.
What pushed spot container freight rates up in 2024
Rerouting due to the Red Sea crisis was a major factor.
Singapore-India corridor may spur green fuel bunkering
The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.
Indonesia’s ports push smart and blue agenda
Pelindo and KBS want to become models of efficiency and ‘green’ stewardship.
Global autonomous ships market to reach $217.6b by 2033
Thanks to increased demand for cargo transportation, amongst others.
Autonomous freight and logistics market to reach $185.14b by 2032
APAC is seen to show the fastest growth.
