Maritime Software Investments Often Fail to Boost Efficiency, Study Finds
Many maritime and offshore firms find their software investments fail to improve efficiency, despite vast operational data access
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Many maritime and offshore firms find their software investments fail to improve efficiency, despite vast operational data access
Yemen is developing a roadmap for its National Maritime Information Sharing Centre and bolstering the Regional Maritime Information…
China secured 72% of global shipbuilding orders in H1, while South Korea focused on high-value vessels like LNG carriers
IAPH has launched a year-long mentorship program to enhance technology leadership and knowledge transfer among its member ports
TCL Industries and Hutchison Ports signed an MoU to boost global supply chain efficiency and leverage APEC opportunities
Financial markets are downplaying US-Iran tensions, with attention moving to interest rate differentials despite Hormuz traffic disruption
Declining global fertility rates are poised to significantly reshape long-term energy demand, impacting strategic planning.
UK natural gas prices fell over 2% to 118.5 pence per therm, easing from a four-week high due to US-Iran negotiations.
Copper futures rebounded to $6.26 per pound as investor confidence improved and Middle East tensions eased.
Soybean futures held steady near a five-week high as traders awaited the USDA's supply-and-demand report.
Simms Showers LLP has strengthened its maritime legal team with the addition of Tom Brown and Joshua Keyser.
CMA CGM's new 24,000 TEU containership received its largest bio-LNG bunkering in Rotterdam from TotalEnergies.
Höegh Autoliners extended a contract with an Asian carmaker for $300 million, covering car transport until late 2029.
Shanghai has moved to second place in the 2026 ISCDI, ending London's six-year run as the runner-up.
TT-Line has ordered a second battery-hybrid LNG RoPax ferry, building on its commitment to sustainable shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is adopting ZeroNorth's Bunker Procurement Solution to optimize its fuel purchasing operations.

The Panama Canal Authority has completed the prequalification stage for firms to develop new container terminals.
Union Maritime secured over $122 million from KfW IPEX-Bank for new chemical tankers featuring Norsepower rotor sails.
Rotterdam's Harbour Master is implementing new uniform standards for port towage services to ensure consistent quality and availability.

OneSubsea, a joint venture, has secured a major contract for subsea umbilicals, highlighting significant offshore energy demand

NYK Line research suggests geopolitics may reduce shipping market efficiency and threaten subsea infrastructure.

LNG tankers have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with 22 Japan-linked vessels leaving the Gulf despite Middle East tensions
ADNOC Logistics & Services has placed a $900 million order for four new LNG carriers with Jiangnan Shipyard for 2029 delivery
The European Parliament has passed a non-binding resolution urging the European Commission to sanction alumina sales to Russia.

Qube has completed the initial A$13 million upgrade at the Port of Albany's bulk handling facility in Western Australia
Union Maritime is reportedly diversifying its fleet by ordering two Very Large Gas Carriers from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
BW LPG India has sold its 2007-built VLGC, BW Elm, for a $36 million profit amid robust secondhand vessel values
Marco Polo Marine has secured a multi-year deal with Siemens Gamesa to deploy two CSOVs for offshore wind projects in Asia-Pacific

A shipowner reportedly abandoned seafarers in Las Palmas, owing them $68,000 in unpaid wages, according to the ITF.
Greek shipowners are significantly increasing newbuild orders for dry bulk vessels, expanding the orderbook in early 2026
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