Alternative lenders to the shipping space would likely benefit from such trade disruptions as they can more adroitly adjust to the new reality.   

Op-Ed: Alternative lenders will ignite shipping’s growth

By Tobias Backer, executive director, Pelagic Capital The introduction of protectionist policies by the new U.S. administration has reignited uncertainty across the global economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook

June 2025

This issue highlights the latest in vessel interior components, systems optimization, and sustainability practices aimed at enhancing performance, safety, and environmental responsibility within the vessel.

Adam L. Beck, Executive VP – West Coast Maintenance & Modernization, Vigor (second from left).

Ship Repair USA 2025 draws industry leaders to New Orleans

Marine Log held its third annual Ship Repair USA 2025 conference just off Bourbon Street in New Orleans on June 10–11, once again attracting attendees from across the spectrum of shipyards, vessel

Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Chairman Esteban Guerra announced a record-breaking year for the Port of Brownsville (Texas), reporting more than 28 million tons of cargo handled in 2024, the highest volume in the port’s history.

Port of Brownsville anchors billions in private investment

Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Chairman Esteban Guerra announced a record-breaking year for the Port of Brownsville (Texas), reporting more than 28 million tons of cargo handled in 2024, the highest volume in

Op-Ed: Simulation tools in shipbuilding

By Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, and Janne Huotari, Senior R&D Engineer, at NAPA Design Solutions Simulation tools have long been fundamental to ship design and operation, supporting everything from voyage optimization to

As Netherlands-based Cargo Care Solutions marks its 40th anniversary, the company stands at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation.

Q&A:  Peter Peltenburg, CEO, Cargo Care Solutions

As Netherlands-based Cargo Care Solutions marks its 40th anniversary, the company stands at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. Known for its global expertise in servicing and supplying spare parts for

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to pose increasingly serious threats to American shipping, coastal ports, and surrounding areas.

Op-Ed: Navigating hurricane threats for ports and shipping

By Ed McNamara, CEO of Cleveland-based port insurance broker Armada Risk Partners The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to pose increasingly serious threats to American shipping, coastal ports, and surrounding

At Agwa, for example, we are addressing this challenge with a practical, cost-neutral solution: AI-powered onboard farming.

Op-Ed: Nutrition at sea with AI-powered onboard farming

By Oren Saar, CEO of Agwa The maritime industry is investing heavily in digitalization, decarbonization, and operational efficiency – and rightly so. But there’s a quieter, yet well-known issue playing out across

As global shipbuilding powerhouses ramp up capacity and innovation, the United States finds itself at a critical moment.

Op-Ed: Dry docks and the future of U.S. shipbuilding

By René Fredriks, Managing Director, Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure As global shipbuilding powerhouses ramp up capacity and innovation, U.S. shipbuilding finds itself at a critical moment. With over 100,000 American jobs and

Anthea Luna, the latest addition to Tidal Transit’s fleet of purpose-built crew transfer vessels (CTVs), was christened on May 16

Tidal Transit christens newest CTV

Anthea Luna, the latest addition to Tidal Transit’s fleet of purpose-built crew transfer vessels (CTVs), was christened on May 16 after commencing her first contract with the Ostend, Belgian-based offshore wind farm

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