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InterManager’s statistics highlight a worrying trend of seafarers and shore personnel that lose their lives in enclosed spaces accidents.

As the maritime industry is transforming, professionals are required to develop key domain, digital, and soft skills to adapt to rapid technological and industry changes.

The 20th edition of the Global Risks Report 2025 reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape where challenges escalate.

Cyber incidents is the top global risk for 2025 and by a higher margin than ever before - making it the fourth year in a row that cyber is ranked as the number one risk across industries.

Stepping into 2025, the container trading landscape continues to be shaped by elevated secondhand container prices, driven by uncertainties owing to geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and tariff threats, Container xChange highlights. According to the latest Container xChange Forecaster report, price trends observed in late 2024 and expected to persist into the first quarter of 2025 imply higher asset costs for container traders, impacting profitability in the short term. Impact of geopolitical tensions and economic pressures At the start of the year, the container market in the United States is abuzz with speculation that Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers will flood the U.S. and Canada with used containers, as they reportedly have significant stockpiles of these units. On another note, following the steel price increase, there is a general belief that prices will rise considerably. However, there’s notable skepticism about the implementation of tariffs promised during Trump’s campaign, which may influence trade flows. It’s worth highlighting that taxation on used containers is generally lower than on brand-new units, a factor that could shape the strategic decisions of manufacturers and wholesalers in this space in the coming times. Geopolitical tensions are intensifying, bringing stricter sanctions and compliance requirements. This adds complexity for container ...

The international freight forwarding and logistics sector is poised for a dynamic year in 2025, says the director general of BIFA.

According to Windward's new report for the Q4 of 2024, the maritime industry and trading ecosystem continued to grapple with disruption.

In his New Year address, Takeshi Hashimoto, President and CEO of MOL Group, reflected on 2024, emphasizing favorable market conditions in sectors such as chemical tankers, car carriers, and containerships.

According to Drewry, the MPV market shows a positive outlook for charterers and shipowners, despite challenges such as geopolitical conflicts.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has provided an overview of the maritime industry's significant strides toward decarbonisation in 2024, highlighting advancements in alternative fuels, emerging technologies, and the scaling challenges that lie ahead on the path to net-zero emissions.