Testing the waters: Direct shipping opens between Iran and Syria
A new shipping line between Iran and Syria is already causing tensions in the Middle East, yet could be a lifeline for both sanction-hit countries. Heidi Vella profiles the new...
Size matters: inside the Tuas Mega Port project in Singapore
The biggest port infrastructure in the world is scheduled to open its first two berths...
Q&A: the green potential of wind propulsion with BAR Technologies
In a partnership with Cargill, BAR Technologies has been working on WindWings, a new wind propulsion technology that will offset...
Navigating the oceans with help from AI: Q&A with Orca AI
Navigating the world’s oceans is a dangerous task for marine workers especially with unpredictable weather conditions and reduced visibility during...
Neptune Declaration: has anything changed for stranded seafarers?
More than a year has passed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the situation hasn’t improved much for...
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Accountability of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues should lie with senior executives: Poll
The success of a business is no longer being measured based on financial performance alone. In a poll Verdict has…
Oriental Energy orders Wartsila’s cargo handling and fuel supply systems
Finland-based Wartsila has secured an order to deliver its cargo handling and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel supply systems for…
Waterfront Shipping launches barge-to-ship methanol bunkering operation
Waterfront Shipping has partnered with Vopak, NYK and TankMatch to launch a barge-to-ship methanol bunkering operation at the Port of…
ABB marine advisory system chosen by Tallink for efficiency gains
Estonian ferry operator Tallink has selected the ABB Ability Marine Advisory System, OCTOPUS, to enable sustainability and efficiency gains for…
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AI and Covid’s symbiotic relationship may make for tech’s Trojan horse
With AI more than rising to the challenge of Covid-19, its spread throughout the business ecosphere will only be a matter of time – and...
Q&A: Moving away from one-to-one communication systems in shipping
In a time where geopolitical tensions can impact shipping, companies are moving away from emails and one-to-one communication systems, which create confusion and are more...
CO2 emissions increased between 2012 and 2018: IMO GHG study
Between 2012 and 2018, shipping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased, according to the fourth and latest International Maritime Organisation (IMO) study.
Tackling the shipping container shortage: Ship Technology Global Issue 76
In this issue: tackling shipping container shortage, building the world's biggest port, the first battery powered tanker and much more.
Beyond the internal combustion system: Lessons from Capital Link
Greener propulsion systems were at the centre of discussion on the second day of the Capital Link Decarbonisation in Shipping Forum, where industry stakeholders showcased...
Will battery-powered ships take over the industry?
A new 60m-long tanker, named the e5, is the first of its kind to be powered solely by lithium-ion batteries. This all-electric vessel will launch...
Q&A: Corvus Energy introduces ESS leasing solution
Corvus Energy has introduced an energy storage system leasing intending to help the shipping industry financially as it shifts to greener fuel use. We spoke...
EGNOS and the post-Brexit loss of shipping positioning systems alerts
Post-Brexit, the UK will no longer be eligible to the EGNOS Safety of Life service, meaning British shipping will not receive a signal whenever PNT...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreVenice’s cruise ship ban will not be a silver bullet for sustainability woes
Venice’s recently announced ban on large cruise and container ships entering the city's endangered lagoon has been a long time coming. However, this decision will not act as a silver…
New Amadeus Cruise Portal will help drive UK cruise recovery
The new portal will enable travel agents to dynamically package cruise holidays with direct live access to multiple cruise liners' inventories. Travel agents can offer flights, hotels, transfers, and upgrades…
Cruise operators need a healthier relationship with destinations post-pandemic
Controlling the spread of Covid-19 is not the only barrier facing the cruise industry’s recovery. Overtourism also needs to be considered. Cruises were typically popular with Australian, US and UK…
UK ‘Seacations’ to help cruise operators recover losses
Resuming the cruise industry needs to happen quickly but should not be rushed. Many cruise operators have seen an opportunity in the UK domestic market to recover some of the…