The World Shipping Council (WSC), which represents container lines and liner companies, has welcomed the European Union’s plans to strengthen port security and its focus on decarbonisation initiatives. The EU’s various proposals are set out in its…

London-based GlobalData, a data analytic and consultancy firm, has warned that the Middle East conflict is driving new assessments of maritime and trade risks as well as digital threats. A significant number of insurance experts believe that cyber…

Now that the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is fully in force, engine optimisation is an important strategy in controlling emission-related costs. The ETS, introduced in 2024, completed its transition phase at the end of December, meaning that…