Alexandros Itimoudis
Arctic route could emerge as strategic alternative option
As the pace of climate change hastens the thawing of Arctic ice, navigational paths like the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and the Northwest Passage...
Port of New Orleans secures over US$1 million grant to enhance security and emergency response capabilities
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has received US$1,040,583 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program.
This grant...
Is Strait of Malacca at Risk from Supply Chain Weaponization?
Recent disruptions in the Red Sea have highlighted the significant challenges facing the global shipping industry in maintaining operational stability. Meanwhile, the Strait of...
COSCO, ONE enhance their Middle East-Indian Sub offerings
Two of the largest container lines have announced changes in their intra-Middle East/Indian Subcontinent service networks.
Towards the end of October, Ocean Network Express (ONE)...
Middle East Turmoil: Recent developments, oil production fears, and global shipping impacts
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, concerns are mounting over potential disruptions to oil production and their far-reaching effects on...
How Red Sea Tensions Are Redefining Global Trade Routes
As geopolitical tensions escalate around the Red Sea, several ports have benefitted from the rerouting of the vessels, gaining traction, while others have seen...
Marlink security operations centre identifies escalating maritime cyber threats
Marlink has published a comprehensive report on global maritime cyber threats from its Security Operations Centre (SOC). The document, which utilizes data from the...
IMO MEPC advances talks on new regulations for reducing ship GHG emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) made significant progress in negotiations on binding global regulations for the IMO net-zero framework, aiming to meet the greenhouse...
Dual-use dilemmas: Geospatial insights into China’s port investments
China aims to expand its global influence through infrastructure development and economic partnerships across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The Maritime Silk Road is a key...
BIMCO approves management agreement for autonomous vessels
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has recently approved the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement to support the increasing number of remotely controlled vessels.
The AUTOSHIPMAN deal establishes a standardized contractual...
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Capesize S&P activity drops around 48%
Written by Rebecca Galanopoulos, Senior Content Analyst at Veson Nautical
Using VesselsValue Timeseries, we examine how historical orderbook trends have influenced time charter rates and...
Transpacific container rates starting to spike on demand surge
Logistics markets and supply chains faced another confusing, dramatic few days last week as the US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump...
BIMCO develops standard clause addressing USTR uncertainties
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has initiated the development of a standard industry clause to address contractual uncertainties arising from the United States...
Wincanton accelerates net zero ambitions with deployment of 24 electric HGVs
Wincanton has announced the first wave of 24 new electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) joining its fleet this year, marking a key step towards...