NorthStandard appoints Kate Kwiatkowska as new Head of Sustainability
TYNE (UK) : NorthStandard has appointed Kate Kwiatkowska as its new Head of Sustainability to drive forward a key part of the global marine insurer’s long-term strategy. Joining
Baltic Index inches up on higher Capesize Vessel Rates
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, climbed on Thursday, lifted by gains in the capesize
TT Club highlights dangers of fire to mobile port equipment
LONDON : TT Club is warning cargo handling and terminals operators that fire remains a major cause of damage and losses to port and terminal equipment. The insurance
Mawani : New CMA CGM Shipping Routes Connect Saudi Ports to India, Oman, and Iraq
RIYADH : Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of two new shipping services, India Red Sea Express (BIGEX3) and India Upper Gulf Express (BIGEX4), by CMA
Marcura acquires Shipster to accelerate AI innovation in maritime document intelligence
DUBAI/COPENHAGEN : Marcura, the global leader in digital maritime solutions, has acquired Shipster, a start-up specialising in AI-driven document intelligence. The acquisition further strengthens Marcura’s AI-powered automation roadmap, enabling
The American Club achieves target increase with the 2025/2026 P&I renewal Premium
NEW YORK : The American Club has reported a strong renewal, achieving targets set by the Board for 2025. While gross tonnage for the Club’s Class I (mutual
Trump trade threats compound global ocean shipping uncertainty
LONG BEACH : The global ocean shipping industry that handles 80% of world trade is navigating a sea of unknowns as U.S. President Donald Trump stokes trade and
Russia strikes Odesa Port with missile and hits MSC containership, bulker
KYIV : Two vessels, one containership and one bulk carrier, were damaged in what has been reported as a Russian missile strike on the Port of Odesa, Ukraine’s
Toei Reefer Line selects Inmarsat NexusWave for evolving crew and business connectivity needs
TOKYO : Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, announced that Toei Reefer Line Ltd, a leading supplier of sashimi-grade tuna, will install NexusWave on board the company’s sophisticated factory
HHI eyes shipyard expansion in India
THOOTHUKUDI : South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is exploring the idea of setting up a shipyard in India. This move is aimed at catering to the growing local
