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Protecting the Seabed: The New Market for Maritime Security Robots

Autonomous underwater vehicles, uncrewed surface systems and AI are creating a new market for persistent seabed surveillance. As the UK strengthens protection of subsea cables and critical infrastructure, maritime security robotics could become a major dual-use industry.

JNPA to Install India’s First Automated Mooring System

By enabling faster and safer berthing and unberthing, this initiative will support improved vessel turnaround and strengthen JNPA’s vision of becoming a benchmark smart and sustainable port - JNPA.

Carriers Spike Rates for Asia to North America Shipping, Panama Canal Surcharges

Demand on the Transpacific trade remains resilient; carriers are managing supply through blank sailings and capacity reductions. Seven blank sailings have been announced for next week. The East-West container freight market remains uncertain

Odfjell Records Firm Spot Market, Increased Time Charter Earning in Q2

The situation in Bab el-Mandeb has escalated. This development does not directly affect Odfjell, as its vessels have not passed through the strait since late 2023, but some operators are now forced to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope.

Drought-Hit Panama Canal to Adjust Daily Auctions, Raise Prices

To promote a more equitable allocation process that better reflects market composition, including various cargo types and market segment characteristics, the Panama Canal will temporarily adjust the offer of its daily auction slots.

CORE POWER and Corpus Christi Port to Explore Maritime Nuclear Readiness

They will examine how a major U.S. energy and trade gateway could prepare for two distinct future roles: as a potential location for a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) supplying firm power for port and regional demand.

Maersk Empowers Customers with AI-Powered Trade & Tariff Studio

Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio addresses tariff-related challenges by combining Maersk’s customs expertise with advanced artificial intelligence to deliver instant, audit-ready guidance on product classification, duty impacts, and government agency requirements.

China’s Vehicle Exports Drive Demand for RoRo Shipping

Chinese vehicle exports were the highlight of the quarter as it exceeded one million units in June 2026, up 66 percent year-on-year. The Middle East conflict continued to impact operations with disruption to Middle East trade.

Battery-Electric Power Offers Immediate Emission-Free Operations: Conoship

Shipowners don’t need to adopt unproven, experimental ship designs to explore zero-emission options. By building on a platform with an outstanding track record at sea, operators retain all the core advantages of the CIP series.

Fincantieri to Construct Cruise Vessels for Viking

This order follows the contracts announced earlier this year for the construction of two new expedition vessels for Viking. It confirms the sustained momentum of the cruise shipowner’s fleet expansion program and the continuity of its shipbuilding plans with Fincantieri.

Autonomous Shipping’s Cyber Blind Spot: When Connectivity Becomes a Safety Risk

As ships become more autonomous and connected, cybersecurity is moving from an IT concern to a direct safety issue. Assure Technical founder Pete Rucinski explains why secure-by-design principles, redundancy, supply-chain assurance and resilient shore connections are becoming essential.

ClassNK to Scale Emission Reduction With AI-Powered System

They will combine their respective expertise and technologies to verify reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions achieved through voyage optimization technologies integrating autonomous navigation systems and meteorological and oceanographic information.

Hormuz Strait Disruptions Widen Price Arbitrage, Raise Freight Rates

Analysts believe Tehran is nearly in full control of the chokepoint and allows transit as per its wishes – allowing Chinese, Russian, Indian and Turkish vessels, among others, the right of passage, and stopping U.S., Israeli and related vessels.

CK Hutchison Initiates $1.5 Billion Treaty Arbitration Against Panama

Panama has become a risky country that disregards the rule of law, corporate form, the scope of parties to a contract, the scope of arbitration agreements, treaty rights and the resolution of treaty disputes - CK Hutchison.

Toxic Gas Kills Nine Workers in Bangladesh Ship Recycling Yard

Toxic gas had accumulated in the ship’s tank. Instead of slowly venting and cleaning the tank with proper precautionary measures, the yard management sent workers inside to extract the gas quickly.

OSV Design: Sustainable Engineering Meets Innovation

The vessel, at nearly 80 metres, is optimised for offshore environments. It features DP2 positioning and Ice Class for precision in harsh conditions; ROV hangar, moon pool, and dedicated trencher deck space for subsea operations.

Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire Stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Operational since 2015, Maasvlakte II is currently undergoing a major expansion to further strengthen its role as a key European gateway. The expansion includes an additional 1,000 meters of deep-sea berth, bringing the total deep-sea berth length to 2,000 meters.

Sallaum Lines Extends Ocean Vehicle-Transport Network to Road

Sallaum Logistics meets the market need – inland vehicle logistics partner that can deliver the same quality, accountability, and communication standards expected in maritime transport. It helps customers reduce fragmented coordination and improve delivery visibility.

Peninsula and Evos to Develop Biofuel Storage Infra in Algeciras Port

The Evos Algeciras expansion project will strengthen infrastructure for the energy transition in shipping. It will provide dedicated storage and handling capacity for low-carbon marine fuels, underpinning Peninsula’s quality proposition and control of its own supply chain.

DP World Accelerates Logistics Expansion, New Warehouse in Malaysia

The new 11,514-square-metre dedicated warehouse located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone strengthens DP World’s ability to deliver agile, efficient and reliable contract logistics solutions for customers.