Alexandros Itimoudis
Port of Barcelona awards US$75 million contract for new Catalunya wharf embankment
The Port of Barcelona's Management Board awarded a €72,359,045.87 (around US$75.35 million) contract for constructing the embankment of the new Catalunya wharf to the...
Economic Pressures and Geopolitical Shifts Reshape Global Ship Recycling Operations
Global ship recycling operations hit some of their lowest activity levels in nearly two decades, while undergoing notable shifts.
In 2024, only 324 merchant ships...
US Tariffs on China-Built Boxships Poised to Disrupt Supply Chains and Exacerbate US Port Congestion
Amid growing concerns from shipping analysts, the Trump Administration's proposed tariffs on China-built container ships are anticipated to significantly disrupt supply chains both in...
Mexico Grapples with Surge in Chinese Imports Amid Looming US Tariffs and USMCA Challenges
In recent discussions, United States and Mexico officials are working diligently to address trade issues and avoid the implementation of new US tariffs. The urgency...
Amazon, IKEA and ZEMBA partners to speed up e-fuel adoption
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), an alliance that includes leading retailers like Amazon and IKEA, has opened bidding for its e-fuel tender,...
Maersk and Kenya Ports Authority launch maritime training programme
Maersk and Kenya Ports Authority announced the launch of a maritime training programme, aiming to enhance Kenya's maritime sector and bolstering the country's Blue...
ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel
ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel, developed collaboratively by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and...
EU initiatives to enhance green fuels for aviation and shipping, yet raise concerns with delayed 2040 climate target
European green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) has praised the new European Union (EU) initiatives aimed at reducing energy costs by increasing the...
Qatar to invest US$10 billion in India, strengthening trade and maritime ties
Qatar plans to invest US$10 billion across multiple sectors in India, as announced in a joint statement following the visit of Qatar's Emir, Sheikh...
Global trade under fire: Navigating turbulent waters of Trump’s protectionist policies
In the trade war era initiated by Donald Trump, certain global players are poised to feel more pronounced effects than others.
With U.S. trade policies...
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The sustained growth of Mediterranean port traffic, driven by increased Asia-Europe trade and the Red Sea crisis, presents a dynamic landscape for global shipping.
Assuming...
Thessaloniki port Revival: Balkan gateway reawakens
For decades, Thessaloniki was a port with strategic promise but structural limitations, ideally located at the crossroads of Europe and the Balkans, yet constrained...
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...
