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Maritime firms pilot AI faster than governance can keep up, report says

Only 23% say their organisations are actively training staff to use it.

Maritime firms pilot AI faster than governance can keep up, report says

Only 23% say their organisations are actively training staff to use it.

IMO backs Singapore-led push to keep shipping lanes open

It adopted a resolution to open navigation routes amidst push for stronger maritime cooperation.

Shipping’s digital shift fuels AI gains, cyber risks

Reported incidents climbed to 828 in 2025 from 408 in 2024.

Chinese shipyards extend global lead with 69% of 2025 orders

China also held 66.8% of the worldwide orderbook heading into the next decade.

Jiangsu Dajin to build six cargo vessels for Carisbrooke Shipping

Vessels will feature Berg’s MPP950 propulsion system

Ports accelerate green infrastructure push amidst shift to alternative fuels

Asia remains the dominant hub, handling around 60% of global container ship calls.

Methanol safety risks drive new SMS guidance for shipping

It addresses hazards including toxicity, low flashpoint, and invisible flames.

ICTSI finalizes Brazil logistics takeover with CRAGEA

The São Paulo-based company provides bonded warehousing and multimodal logistics services.

Singapore tops Xinhua-Baltic world maritime index for 13th year

The city-state scored 99.32 out of 100, ahead of Shanghai’s 84.27. 

K Line unit Daito to build second electric tug for Tokyo Bay

Second vessel pairs a 4,400 PS motor with data-driven power management.

TCL Industries-Hutchison ports explore carbon-cutting logistics in new deal

They will explore AI, IoT, and clean energy for shipping, logistics, and port operations.

Marco Polo Marine, Siemens Gamesa ink deal for offshore wind vessels

Projects in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea will utilise the upcoming fleet.

OMS starts building third GREAT‑Class cable layer in Poland

CS Resilience will enter service in 2028 under the company's fleet expansion plan.

OOCL Wisdom begins maiden voyage from Qingdao after green methanol bunkering

First of seven methanol dual-fuel vessels in OOCL's fleet.

Beng Kuang locks in $85m in West Africa contracts

This formalises West Africa lifecycle mandate renewals announced in April.

Seaspan deepens Maersk charter tie with fleet‑wide retrofits

Each vessel will receive a shaft generator to cut auxiliary engine fuel use.