Heerema Marine Contractors and Amphitrite reduced Sleipnir's Atlantic crossing by 2.5 days using AI-powered voyage optimization combined with the expertise of the vessel's crew.
ReadDP World is investing €48 million in a new logistics hub at the Port of Antwerp, expanding cold chain infrastructure for pharmaceuticals, healthcare products and temperature-sensitive cargo.
ReadChina has launched the first regular container shipping service via the Northern Sea Route, reducing transit times between Asia and Europe and opening a new chapter in Arctic maritime logistics.
ReadBrittany Ferries has completed the first Cross-Channel commercial voyage using shore power in Portsmouth, marking a major step toward cleaner and quieter ferry operations.
ReadSalvage crews have begun pulling the grounded container ship MSC Baltic III closer to shore in Newfoundland, where the vessel will be dismantled after nearly all containers have been removed.
ReadChinese shipyards continue to dominate the global shipbuilding industry, securing record numbers of new vessel orders across tankers, container ships, bulk carriers and alternative-fuel vessels.
ReadFloating data centers are emerging as a new direction for the maritime industry, combining offshore engineering, advanced cooling systems and growing global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
ReadThe United States is expected to import its highest volume of Middle Eastern crude oil in recent months as Saudi Arabia redirects exports through the Red Sea and global tanker routes continue to change.
ReadThe Houthis claim they attacked a Saudi-flagged tanker near Yanbu with ballistic missiles and have threatened to intensify strikes on vessels operating in the Red Sea. Independent confirmation has not yet been provided.
ReadA growing number of attacks on ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea is increasing risks for commercial shipping, driving up freight costs and affecting global commodity trade.
ReadDenmark has awarded Vattenfall the rights to develop two major offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of at least 1.8 GW. The projects will strengthen renewable energy production and create new opportunities for the offshore industry.
ReadMSC has filed a lawsuit after a container ship fire allegedly caused by improperly packed electric vehicles. The case highlights the growing importance of cargo safety and proper declaration in maritime shipping.
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