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Maritime Executive: From Alternative to Anchor: Charting the LNG Surge in Global Shipping
In a seismic era for shipping and global sustainability efforts, the perception of LNG as a marine fuel has shifted dramatically in recent years. Once seen as one of many ‘alternatives’ in the future fuels bucket
Shippingtelegraph: Ship recycling new technologies proposed in Hong Kong by finance sector
The finance and investment community in Hong Kong, China was informed of the growing opportunities and urgent needs in sustainable ship recycling.
Shippingtelegraph: Two tankers catch fire in Black Sea after ‘external’ impact; All crew safe; Fires extinguished
In a dramatic series of events on the Black Sea, two tankers named as Kairos and Virat encountered fires on Friday. The Turkish Directorate General for Maritime Affairs confirmed the incidents, ensuring that all crew members were safely rescued from the vessels.
Splash247: Marseille-Fos maps out $1.5bn expansion through 2029
France’s biggest port has unveiled an investment plan of unprecedented scale as Marseille-Fos races to secure a stronger foothold in the Mediterranean container market. The new 2025–2029 strategic blueprint
Splash247: Zero-emission trade routes expand as China, India and Brazil step in
Nuclear-powered containerships could unlock $68m in annual savings and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new Lloyd’s Register and LucidCatalyst report for Seaspan Corporation, the world’s largest containership tonnage provider.
Splash247: Seaspan eyes nuclear-powered boxships
Nuclear-powered containerships could unlock $68m in annual savings and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new Lloyd’s Register and LucidCatalyst report for Seaspan Corporation, the world’s largest containership tonnage provider.
Maritime Executive: Port of Rotterdam Plans Terminal to Support Offshore Wind Sector Growth
The Port of Rotterdam Authority announced plans to develop a 45-hectare site in the northwest corner of Maasvlakte dedicated to the needs of the offshore wind sector. It believes the new terminal will be a crucial link in the energy transition
Shippingtelegraph: UK authorities sentence two men over heroin-laced juice shipment £20m worth
A father and son have been sentenced after more than £20m of heroin was discovered inside a shipping container, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has said..
Shippingtelegraph: Asia leads the way in new survey for top container ports
A new report has introduced the top container port ranking worldwide. The top five rankings across all categories are heavily dominated by ports in Asia.