Neoliner Origin, “the world’s first” commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel being built for French shipping player Neoline at the Turkish RMK Marine shipyard, has set sail on the first phase of its sea trials. As disclosed, the trial was formally kick-started at the very end of June 2025,
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has opened submissions from qualified consultants to conduct a diagnostic study of the ship recycling value chain in Pakistan. According to officials from the ILO, the study is to inform national action planning by mapping ‘key’ stakeholders, pinpointing p
The Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has wrapped up what it said was the ‘world’s first’ maritime pilot showcasing the full value chain of onboard captured carbon dioxide (CO2), including offloading, handling, transport and utilization. The pilot, which was completed
As of today, June 26, the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships (HKC) officially enters into force. It marks a long-awaited turning point in how the world dismantles and recycles end-of-life vessels. Over two decades in the making, the conventio
Observed annually on June 25, the Day of the Seafarer brings the spotlight to those who keep global trade moving—quietly stitching the seams of the world’s economy from one port to the next—often under immense strain and with little recognition. This year’s campaign, “My Harassment-free ship”, led b
Looking to accelerate the electrification of maritime transport, four associations have formed the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME), with an initial focus on inland, nearshore, and commercial vessels.
Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has moved to enter the European market with a new research and development (R&D) cooperation agreement focused on green shipping technology.
Members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) group are stepping up to move from ambition to action in maritime decarbonization, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.
Two years after its launch, Canopée— believed to be the first industrial cargo vessel equipped with four automated OceanWings—has demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion.
AVTL, a joint venture between Aegis Logistics Limited and Vopak India, has announced plans to develop what it hails as India’s ‘first, independent’ ammonia storage terminal. As disclosed, the brownfield ammonia terminal is to be constructed at the existing location in Pipavav, which is situated near
Real momentum is building behind the global shipping industry’s transition towards a zero-emission future.
Although China, the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) remain frontrunners in clean industry development, a bloc of emerging markets spanning Africa, Asia and South America is quickly catching up, showing the potential to overthrow the ‘longstanding dominance’ of these leading economies.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), through its wholly owned Singapore-based subsidiary MOL Asia Oceania (MOLAO), will join the PIER71 Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2025, a maritime innovation accelerator program, for the first time as an innovation partner.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a port authority in the US Puget Sound region, has announced the completion of shore power at Husky Terminal in Tacoma.
