Alexandros Itimoudis
WinGD introduces X‑DF‑M platform with largest ever methanol-fuelled engine
Swiss marine power company WinGD is set to deliver its inaugural methanol-fueled engine to a shipyard following successful factory and type approval tests.
The engine,...
ZeroUSV debuts first autonomous uncrewed surface vessel
British SME ZeroUSV is nearing the launch of the world's first charter fleet of fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, starting with the Oceanus12, which...
Shipbuilding at Epicenter of India’s US$3 Billion Maritime Push
India's strategic move to bolster its maritime infrastructure through a significant US$3 billion maritime development fund underscores its intent to enhance its shipping, economic...
Marcura takes over HubSE to revolutionize tanker demurrage claims
Maritime technology company Marcura has completed the acquisition of HubSE, a UK-based innovator specializing in the automation of oil and chemical tanker demurrage claims.
This...
KEZAD signs 50-year agreement with Bisconni for new manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi
The Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group announced a 50-year land lease agreement that will see the establishment of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility...
Chinese Influence in Panama Canal Operations Sparks Geopolitical Debate
Recent discussions have been sparked by claims regarding Chinese control over the Panama Canal and alleged biases against American vessels.
Maritime expert John McCown asserts...
US slaps sanctions on Chinese shipyards: Up to US$1.5 million fee per boxship
The United States is escalating its economic countermeasures against China's maritime sector, specifically targeting the extensive network of Chinese shipbuilding facilities and the vast...
US ramps up efforts to rival China’s shipbuilding dominance
The Trump administration's proposed fees on Chinese-built ships and mandates requiring a portion of US products to be moved on American vessels aim to...
Strategic Implications of APM Terminals’ Operations in Salalah, Bahrain, and Aqaba
It is worth exploring APM Terminals and Maersk's strategic initiative to harness the Gulf region's expanding economic potential and establish Bahrain and Salalah as...
Digital innovations reshape container shipping processes
The shipping industry, a vital artery of global trade, is sailing into a new era driven by technological advancements.
The recent release of the Digital...
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We Asked AI: Container Ships in Ancient Worlds
Container Ships in Ancient Worlds
Imagine a colossal container ship gliding through the Nile as pyramids rise in the distance, or docking at a bustling...
Scenario planning for Mediterranean ports growth amid ongoing tensions
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...