Opinion: Time to Enforce the Polar Code in Canada’s Arctic Waters
Global warming is gradually increasing maritime access to the Canadian Arctic which has led to an increase of maritime traffic.…
Container Shipping “Megamax” Class Hits New Milestone Says Alphaliner
The container shipping segment ticked pasted a significant milestone recently according to industry analysts Alphaliner. It comes as the sector…
Europe Considers Sanctioning "Dark Fleet" Insurer
The European Commission is considering a request to sanction one of the top insurers of the Russian “dark fleet,” the…
Is Data the Key to Efficiency Technology Adoption?
Efficiency technologies range from rigid wing sails to air lubrication systems, each offering unique opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
French Frigate Assists Bulker Damaged in Houthi Attacks
The French command detailed the support provided to the Marshall Islands-flagged bulker Laax that was repeatedly struck by Houthi missiles…
Report: Add Emissions to List of Shadow Fleet Violations
There continues to be a lot of talk about all the challenges presented by the dramatic growth of the so-called…
CMA CGM and Two Intermediary Companies Pay $2.3M in FMC Penalties
The Federal Maritime Commission collected more than $2.3 million in civil penalty payments, and commitments to reform specific business practices…
Vietnam rice exports in May up 35.3% y/y at 980,000 T
Vietnam exported 980,000 metric tons of rice in May, up 35.3% against the same month a year earlier, government data…
German consumer sentiment recovers further heading into June
German consumer sentiment improved for the fourth month in a row heading into June as the outlook brightened somewhat in…
Inflation up in three German states, pointing to slight national rise
Inflation in three German states inched up in May, preliminary data showed, suggesting that national inflation in Europe’s biggest economy…