Why pod drives are marine electrification’s “killer app”
For many mariners, propulsion options haven’t changed much in the last century: you either use an inboard engine connected to…
18 Nov 2025
Measure twice, cut once: AI and its impact on ship design and construction
AI is the headline of 2025, but it’s the data story underneath that will determine how far the maritime industry can take it, writes Denis Morais, CEO at SSI. Credit:…
04 Aug 2025
Stability from Chaos: Managing risk when moving complex cargo
As the threat of Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea continues amid a new climate of uncertainty for the maritime industry, Robert Blades, Global Commercial Sales Manager…
07 Jul 2025
Solar technology: powering the future of shipping
Although shipping is the most carbon-efficient mode of freight transport on a per tonne-kilometre basis, the sheer size of global trade results in a significant environmental impact. To achieve meaningful…
01 Jul 2025
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
The maritime sector plays a pivotal role in the global economy, underpinning 90% of world trade. Whether through the containerised transport of goods, bulk carriers transporting foodstuffs, or the movement…
03 Jun 2025
Enhancing maritime security with OSINT
The global shipping industry is now on the frontlines of a new kind of conflict – one defined not by declared wars, but by economic coercion, shadow fleets, and contested…
29 May 2025
Industrial mobility automation: docked for success in ports
The port industry is at a pivotal moment. Vast global trade volumes – a staggering 12.35 billion tonnes handled globally in 2024 – are placing immense pressure on operations. Compounding…