As stated by UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, in the Africa Climate Summit last week, Africa must work together with developed countries, financial institutions, and technology companies to create a true African Renewable Energy Alliance.

The Panama Canal has been facing a severe drought for the past few months, which has significantly impacted its operation and, as a result, global shipping. 

According to UK shipbuilding skills taskforce (UKSST)'s report, the shipbuilding workforce must be equipped with the skills needed to navigate technological advancements, drive innovation, and adapt to changing industry demands.

West P&I Club has released its first ESG & Sustainability Report, which sheds light on the organization's efforts to advance sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) matters in the industry.

ClassNK, Consort Bunkers, Daihatsu Diesel, Daikai Engineering, and SeaTech Solutions International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly study an ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering tanker.

The UK Government announced they will support innovative companies in coastal communities from Orkney to Portsmouth with £80 million of R&D funding to boost clean technology and create jobs.

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is launching a global ABS Electrification Center to support maritime decarbonization projects.

Britannia P&I Club proposes precautionary measures for the carrying of flexitanks in containers after noting multiple claims stemming from flexitank leaks, particularly linked to loading, stuffing, and filling.

Signol has announced its partnership with Stolt Tankers to launch a pilot project to further reduce CO2 emissions from its fleet. 

In an effort to increase security and battle organized crime, the Government of Mexico, UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) and the U.S. Embassy have launched the Container Control Programme (CCP) in the port of Manzanillo.