4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (149+ words) There are 900 LNG-capable merchant vessels in operation outside the LNG carrier fleet, according to DNV, and another 650 are on order for delivery through 2030. That means that the demand for LNG bunkering is going to keep growing for years to come,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (479+ words) Do you want to supersize that containership may soon be the question shipbuilders and owners are contemplating, according to the consultants at Alphaliner. While the industry has plateaued at ultra-large container vessels, Alphaliner sees the elements that could easily lead…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (271+ words) Published by Michael Alfutis It is raising an alarm while highlighting the critical role global shipping plays for everything from keeping store shelves stocked to keeping the global economy moving. It asserts that maritime transport is not just a service,…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (262+ words) Hapag-Lloyd has received a 30-day extension from the Israeli authorities to rework its proposed acquisition of Zim, with a new proposal expected by the end of September, according to reports in the Israeli media. Hapag said it will “alter structural…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (100+ words) Published Sep 6, 2026 5:32 PM by The Maritime Executive Mercy Ships provides free medical care, including surgeries and medical training, in regions with limited access to healthcare, primarily in underserved local communities across Africa. As these hospital ships deliver critical healthcare services,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (411+ words) Growth in the container segment of the shipping industry has been making headlines for a long time, but it just smashed through a record. Surpassing the 34 million TEU mark, trade group BIMCO says the growth has accelerated and is reshaping…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (260+ words) Published Sep 1, 2026 1:35 PM by The Maritime Executive IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on international shipping arising from geopolitical conflicts. "As the IMO Council considers the continued threats to international shipping and the need to uphold…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (293+ words) The European Union (EU) is facing increased criticism for approving a growing number of ship dismantling and recycling facilities that largely remain idle while European end-of-life tonnage continues to be scrapped in South Asia’s yards. Environmental groups have increased their…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (173+ words) Published Aug 30, 2026 7:21 PM by The Maritime Executive [By Brown Gibbons Lang & Company] BGL Managing Director Meghan Welch: "The companies best positioned to create value will be those that combine differentiated technology or scarce qualifications with the operational ability to industrialize....