According to Sea-Intelligence's Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, in April 2025, global container shipping schedule reliability improved by 1.7 percentage points M/M to 58.7%, the highest level recorded since November 2023.

Crisis responders from Sailors' Society are currently seeking financial support for their efforts in assisting seafarers affected by the Red Sea conflict.

QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of six additional QC-Max vessels, enhancing its fleet to a total of 128 LNG vessels.

At Gastech 2024, ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) for two autonomous technologies from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

BAR Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Corporation, and Nihon Shipyard as a way of expediting wind-assisted propulsion systems into Japanese vessel manufacturing. 

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has launched the MV Vertom Joyce, the eighth vessel in the LABRAX series, featuring a diesel-electric propulsion system.

ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container Ships developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC).

The adoption of renewable-energy sources has increased significantly in recent years and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) has played an important role. Although this will bring significant opportunities to cargo insurers, some key points should be noted when writing cover for such goods, IUMI notes.

The Methanol Institute (MI) has announced the appointment of Alexander Döll as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Polestar is advancing its sustainability efforts by incorporating renewable fuels in its ocean freight routes, which represent about 75% of its transportation emissions.