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July 25, 2025
Baltic Index extends gains on strong Capesize Rates
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for the third straight session on Thursday, driven by higher rates for capesize vessels. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and
July 24, 2025
SLPA and Port of Antwerp-Bruges to boost digital port ties
ANTWERP : The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) delegation has visited the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to advance cooperation on port operations, digital innovation, and sustainability. Organised by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Brussels, the
July 24, 2025
COSCO’s 7,500 CEU LNG dual-fuel RoRo begins maiden voyage
SHANGHAI : COSCO Shipping’s 7,500 CEU LNG dual-fuel roro ship was named for its maiden voyage recently. The newly launched vessel “Liao He Kou” from COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping,
July 24, 2025
Shipping’s digital shift demands sharper messaging, Getting the Market is answering in Asia
SINGAPORE/ROTTERDAM : As maritime companies digitize, decarbonize, and expand across continents, standing out in the market has never been more challenging. Customers expect clarity. Talent is scarce. And lead generation takes more than a
July 24, 2025
Chris Packwood appointed member engagement advisor to the British International Freight Association
LONDON : The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Chris Packwood as member engagement advisor with a remit focused on supporting issues raised by individual corporate members. Chris brings to the role more
July 24, 2025
Action Plans on maritime facilitation approved in Central American countries : IMO
LONDON : Honduras and El Salvador have each approved an Action Plan aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic. The Plans are designed to support the effective and sustainable implementation of the Facilitation
July 24, 2025
ClassNK releases ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’
TOKYO : ClassNK has released ‘ClassNK Technical Journal No.11 2025 (Ⅰ)’ . This issue features the title ‘Latest Technological Trends for Protection of the Marine Environment’, providing the particularly well-received presentations on ‘Underwater Noise
July 23, 2025
Putin orders FSB approval for foreign ships entering Russian seaports
MOSCOW : Foreign vessels will require the permission of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to enter the country’s seaports, according to an executive order signed by President Vladimir Putin. Starting July 21, vessels
July 23, 2025