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Fleetwork: Posidonia 2026 Signals Turning Point for Al, Cloud Adoption in Shipping

Jul 02, 2026

Artificial intelligence and cloud-native technologies have moved from innovation projects to operational priorities for shipping companies, according to Fleetwork, following its participation in Posidonia 2026.The Greek maritime technology company, developer of the first fully cloud-based maritime ERP platform built in Greece, reported strong interest from shipowners and operators seeking to modernize fleet management…

RightShip Appoints Psaltaki Chief Product Officer

Jul 06, 2026

Maria Psaltaki joined RightShip as its Chief Product Officer, replacing Marlon Grech who decided to conclude his tenure following four years of leading the evolution of RightShip's product and technology capabilities. Grech joined RightShip through the acquisition of Thynk Software in 2022…

Justin Gress Appointed as Chief Operating Officer at HDI Global US

Jun 30, 2026

As part of its strategic repositioning in the United States under the Xcelerate29 strategy, HDI Global (HDI) has appointed Justin Gress as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its US business. The appointment complements the recently announced new leadership and organizational setup…

AD Ports to Advance Bunkering, Alternative Marine Fuels at Khalifa Port with IRH Global Trading

Jun 30, 2026

AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions; and IRH Global Trading Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port…

Heritage Capital Group Appoints Jamie McCurry as Industry Specialist

Jun 29, 2026

Heritage Capital Group, Inc., an investment banking and financial advisory firm serving middle-market and emerging growth companies in the U.S. and worldwide, has announced the appointment of former Georgia Ports Authority leader Jamie McCurry as an industry specialist in its Savannah office…

Port Houston Records Best Monthly Container Volume Since Summer 2025

Jun 26, 2026

Activity along the Houston Ship Channel continues to strengthen America’s energy competitiveness and Port Houston’s public terminals record best monthly container volumes since last summer.Key TakeawaysStrong demand for U.S. energy products…

Shipping Costs Spike Amidst Iran War Anxiety

Jun 10, 2026

The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war, driven by spiking fuel prices and an uptick in demand from importers who are worried costs will only rise further as the conflict wears on…

Western Africa Import of Clean Petroleum Crashes 44% YOY

Jun 10, 2026

'During April to May, Western Africa’s clean petroleum product (CPP) imports fell 44% year on year, from 1,144 thousand barrels per day (kbpd) to 642 kbpd,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.The drop in import volumes cut tonne miles by 47% year on year…

Port Everglades Contributes $48.3b in Economic Impact, 300,000 Jobs for Florida

Jun 08, 2026

Port Everglades generates approximately $48.3 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 300,000 jobs throughout Florida, according to a new study by maritime industry analyst Martin Associates. This year’s report captured energy related user impacts to match industry reporting standards…

MISC Reports First Quarter Increase in Revenue

May 26, 2026

The MISC Group revenue of RM2,891.4 million ($729 million) was 2.7% higher than the revenue for the period ended March 31, 2025.The increase was mainly due to higher revenue from the company’s Petroleum and Product Shipping segment, primarily driven by higher freight rates and earning days…

The Updated Maritime Labour Convention Highlights the Role of Women at Sea

May 18, 2026

As the maritime industry faces rising pressures, from workforce shortages to evolving safety expectations and the drive for long‑term sustainability, diversity has become an essential pillar of progress. This is especially true in the ongoing…

ScioSense Launches UFC23 Ultrasonic Flow Converter for High-Precision, Ultra-Low-Power Smart Metering

May 15, 2026

The new UFC23 sensor combines improved resolution and offset stability with ultra-low standby current, enabling high-end battery-powered water, heat, gas and leak detection meter designs across a wide range of smart metering applications.ScioSense…

Oil Slides, Metals Jump as Hormuz Impacts China Imports

May 12, 2026

The Iran war is starting to shape China's imports of major commodities, with April data showing a sharp decline in crude oil but rising trade in metals.The headline-grabbing number from the figures released last week by customs was the slide in arrivals of crude oil…

Ukraine Strikes Russia's Tuapse Refinery

Apr 28, 2026

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as evidence of increased Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets.It was the third attack on the Black Sea port in less than two weeks…

Trump Grants 90-day Extension to Jones Act Waiver

Apr 27, 2026

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White House said on Friday, the latest effort to curb rising energy costs linked to the war with Iran…

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MPA, World Maritime University to Continue Strengthening Maritime Education, Leaders

MPA, World Maritime University to Continue Strengthening Maritime Education, Leaders

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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to Resume Suez Canal Sailings

Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil Surpasses 2,200 Hours of Simulated Port Training

Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil Surpasses 2,200 Hours of Simulated Port Training

Port of Québec Advances 16 MW Shore Power Project for Cruise Ships

Port of Québec Advances 16 MW Shore Power Project for Cruise Ships

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