APAC
Vietnam and Philippines draft port waste plans to curb marine litter
More than 90 maritime stakeholders joined workshops to shape national waste frameworks.
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.
China shipping rates double as Middle East conflict fuels costs
Major maritime carriers aggressively updated their surcharges.
Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
Beyond the hub: ASEAN–India cooperation and the quiet shift in Asian maritime resilience
The Asian maritime order will not abandon efficiency but may no longer treat concentration as synonymous with strength.
UOG signs deal with Wison New Energies for up to 10 VLCCs
Each VLCC has a capacity of 319,000 DWT.
INTERCARGO publishes first standard guidelines for dry bulk STS transfers
STS operations are increasing due to port and draft limitations.
Intra-Asia trade remains resilient despite Middle East conflict
Short-sea services and transhipment hubs are absorbing demand.
Electric boat market grows globally as China records fastest CAGR to 2030
Asia-Pacific included in global segmentation whilst China posts highest national growth rate.
APAC ports emerge as testbeds for bunkering pilots despite scale-up limits
Methanol and ammonia trials advance across Singapore, Shanghai, and Yokohama amidst system strain.
APAC maritime information market to reach $907m on trade demand
Growth is driven by rising maritime trade volumes and port modernisation, amongst others.
