The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has submitted official comments in response to a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Request for Information ahead of the upcoming federal surface transportation reauthorization (STR) legislation that Congress is set to develop.In the comments, Cary Davis, AAPA President and CEO, emphasized that, “Infrastructure takes time to build. It cannot be expanded or contracted rapidly in response to crises or market trends…
New insights from DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 indicate that the number of alternative-fuel-capable vessels in operation is set to almost double by 2028.By 2030, the alternative-fuelled fleet will be able to burn up to 50 million tonnes of…
Tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has signed a cooperation agreement with Seasystems AS to expand the global reach of its jettyless LNG infrastructure technologies.Under the partnership, Seasystems will exclusively market, sell, and deliver…
The World Shipping Council (WSC) released a new report summarising deficiencies found in government cargo inspection programs, reviving a data series that the IMO discontinued last year.The 2024 report shows that 11.39% of inspected cargo shipments were found to have deficiencies…
A joint letter has been sent to EU Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi urging the Commission to halt the transport of unweaned calves from Ireland to France by roro ferry.It follows a similar letter sent in February.In 2022 the European…
The British Ports Association (BPA), the national association for ports, has responded to the publication of the Department for Transport (DfT)’s 2024 Port Freight Statistics, acknowledging continued changes in cargo patterns while highlighting…
The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported…
Russia's FSB security service has started handing out clearance for foreign tankers to access the Black Sea ports, allowing for Kazakhstan's oil exports to resume after they were halted for nearly a day, four industry sources said on Thursday…
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has published an interim response to the 2024 UK ETS Expansion to Maritime consultation. This confirmed the decision to proceed as planned, which will bring offshore vessels into the UK ETS earlier than the EU scheme…
Alfa Laval announced that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective September 1, 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo…
