APAC
APAC marine vessels market seen reaching $68.9b by 2029
This will be driven by trade expansion, fleet replacement and defence modernisation.
5 days ago
APAC marine vessels market seen reaching $68.9b by 2029
This will be driven by trade expansion, fleet replacement and defence modernisation.
5 days ago
Record orders push container fleet growth to 13.9% by 2027
Ships larger than 12,000 TEU make up 59% of capacity on order.
Asia Pacific steel demand fuels dry bulk shipping rise to $425.6b
It accounted for 44.8% of the global market value in 2025.
Asia‑Pacific emerges as dual hub in shipping’s fuel transition
China accounted for 17% of global ship carbon dioxide emissions.
CULines launches Japan-Straits-Malaysia service
Route also serves Middle East, Red Sea
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East Asia and Pacific maritime sector needs $460b investment by 2040, World Bank says
Fleet renewal alone will require some $280b.
Seafarer morale drops as shore leaves become limited
This was linked to the normalisation of the disruption.
Vietnam and Philippines draft port waste plans to curb marine litter
More than 90 maritime stakeholders joined workshops to shape national waste frameworks.
Maritime firms pilot AI faster than governance can keep up, report says
Only 23% say their organisations are actively training staff to use it.
Shipping’s digital shift fuels AI gains, cyber risks
Reported incidents climbed to 828 in 2025 from 408 in 2024.
Ports accelerate green infrastructure push amidst shift to alternative fuels
Asia remains the dominant hub, handling around 60% of global container ship calls.
Shipping turns to AI to stop dangerous cargo at source
This prompted calls for tougher enforcement as false declarations threaten vessels.
Asia’s battery tech makes case for middle ground in hull efficiency
Hydrofoiling is impressive, but the cost and complexity alienate the consumer and limit market penetration.
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
