Alexandros Itimoudis
Unprecedented fleet utilization puts another layer of uncertainty in global shipping
The global container shipping industry is entering uncharted waters as it sails into an era of unprecedented fleet utilization, with idle capacity plunging to...
Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion to power four new Vertom vessels
Wärtsilä has secured a contract to deliver a fully integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being constructed...
Port of Ventspils receives first electric crane
Stena Line Ports Ventspils JSC has officially taken delivery of its first electric Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane.
The new machine marks a major...
KEZAD Group unveils KEZAD Business District
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has announced the launch of the KEZAD Business District, a landmark mixed-use commercial development located within the KEZAD...
New US logistics firm launches operations
A new veteran-led logistics company, Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL), has commenced operations to meet surging demand for project cargo services across the US...
CMA CGM applies peak season surcharges from China to Madagascar and Mozambique
CMA CGM has announced the implementation of peak season surcharges on shipments from China to Madagascar and Mozambique.
The first one (China to Madagascar) will...
Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines
Transpacific container rates to the West Coast doubled last week on June 1st GRIs to US$5,488/FEU, with the latest daily rates above US$6,000/FEU as...
How MSC can leverage Black Sea’s strategic reawakening
Amid increased volatility in the Black Sea, Mangalia shipyard is drawing interest from giants like MSC and Turkish shipbuilder Desan.
The timing is no coincidence...
Neutrality or strategic leverage for Panama Canal?
As global maritime trade braces for intensifying geopolitical competition, the future of the Panama Canal’s neutrality has emerged as a critical question.
The recent announcement...
US and China reach tentative framework deal to revive trade truce
US and Chinese officials have reached a tentative framework agreement to revive stalled trade negotiations, aiming to reinstate the Geneva consensus and lift some...
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Vigor Marine Group’s consolidation signals US push to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance
In a bold move to strengthen America’s maritime capabilities, five leading US ship repair and marine service providers have united under a single banner.
This...
AI reshape shipping operations
The integration of artificial intelligence into shipping operations, is poised to transform competition in the maritime industry by enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability while...
From risk to reliability: The case for specialist freight partners
The freight forwarding landscape is increasingly complex. Importers and exporters are navigating a minefield of shifting customs regulations, stricter environmental pressures, and a rapidly...
Calling Up Innovation: How Large-Format 3D Printing Is Changing the Manufacturing Game
The manufacturing industry has always been at the forefront of adopting new technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand creative possibilities. In recent...