bound4blue Obtains Bureau Veritas Design Assessment for Model 3-24 eSAIL
Wind-assisted propulsion developer bound4blue has achieved a Design Assessment from classification society Bureau Veritas for its Model 3-24 eSAIL system.
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Höegh Autoliners Completes Inaugural European Shore Power Connection
Höegh Autoliners has connected a vessel to shore-side electricity in Europe for the first time, marking a milestone in its regional operations.
Baltic Dry Index Climbs 4% to 3,628 Points on Robust Dry Bulk Demand
The Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk index registered a third consecutive daily gain, reaching 3,628 points amid firm commodity shipment requirements.
Baltic Dry Index Reaches 3,488 Points on Strengthened Commodity Freight Demand
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk shipping benchmark climbed 4.7% on Thursday to reach its highest level since October 2021 amid rising demand for coal and iron ore transport.
Fincantieri Launches Hydrogen-Powered Viking Cruise Vessel at Ancona
Shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched a new hydrogen-fuelled cruise vessel for operator Viking at its Ancona yard in Italy.
US Containerised Imports Hit Near-Record High in August 2026, Descartes Reports
Monthly container intake across the United States rose by 3.8% in August 2026 to reach the third-highest volume on record, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.
Alkagesta featured in The Motorship: shipping industry must act against spiralling costs
In an exclusive opinion piece for The Motorship, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that record freight and transit costs cannot be treated as an unavoidable fact of life, and calls for closer trader-owner collaboration, route diversity and contingency planning.
Baltic Dry Index Extends Gains to Reach 3,620 Points on Broad Vessel Support
The Baltic Exchange's main freight benchmark climbed approximately 1% on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive daily rise across all dry bulk carrier classes.
HMM and Vale Conclude $3.5bn Long-Term Charter Contract
South Korean carrier HMM and mining major Vale have agreed a multi-billion-dollar long-term vessel chartering arrangement.
Global Zero-Emission Heavy Vehicle Sales Surge 86% as Fleet Electrification Expands
Worldwide deliveries of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles increased by 86% in 2025, challenging long-held assumptions regarding battery freight transport.
Yanmar Obtains DNV Type Approval for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Yanmar has achieved type approval certification from classification society DNV for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Baltic Dry Index Reaches 3,331 Points Amid Tight Capesize Supply
The Baltic Dry Index has risen to its highest level since late 2023, supported by vessel disruptions and expanding iron ore volumes.
Maersk Vessel to Receive Anemoi Rotor Sail in Container Sector First
An Anemoi rotor sail is set to be installed on a Maersk vessel, marking an inaugural application of the wind-assist technology in the container shipping sector.
Singapore and Brazil Collaborate to Develop Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Singapore and Brazil are establishing a bilateral partnership to create a dedicated green and digital maritime corridor.
Alkagesta adds Antwerp biofuel storage under multi-year lease
Alkagesta has secured Antwerp biofuel storage at Pantank to support European flows of biodiesel and renewable fuel feedstocks.
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