Russia Increases Port Security Requiring Inbound Ships to Get FSB Approval
The Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin signed a new decree increasing the security at all of Russia’s seaports. Effective…
Beyond the AI Hype: What Actually Works in Maritime Operations
AI has swiftly become one of the most widely discussed yet misunderstood topics in the maritime industry. As digital tools…
KR Representative LEE Jungkun Elected Chair of IACS Safety Panel
KR (Korean Register) is pleased to announce that LEE Jungkun, General Manager of KR’s Convention & Legislation Service Team, has…
Sanctions Regimes Have Been Tightened, But Enforcement Remains Patchy
Since the beginning of the year, sanctions directed against Russia for prosecuting its invasion of Ukraine have been tightened significantly,…
USTR’s ‘double-hit’ port fee proposal could force cuts to Grimaldi’s US calls
Double counting for US port calls on the same voyage would lead to an “unsustainable” cost impact on the company,…
The tech-enabled consumer sector
Technology is disrupting the consumer industry. How can executives embrace the digital change afoot and reimagine the sector?