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17 July 2026 The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the European Commission’s recognition of the carbon and business leakage challenges created by the current EU ETS framework. ESPO sees…
Brussels, 17 July 2026 – The World Shipping Council, representing the global container shipping and vehicle carrier industry, welcomes the European Commission’s practical EU ETS revisions to accelerate alternative maritime fuels…
The European Commission has published today the new EU ETS proposal. European Shipowners welcome the earmarking of ETS revenues at EU and national level, as well as the support for…
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is expanding to maritime, bringing new reporting requirements and cost implications for those trading in the UK. Hear expert insights from Eirik Nyhus…
Hall B8 brings together exhibition, conference programme and networking for maritime security and defence Hamburg, 16 July 2026 – SMM is expanding its Maritime Security & Defence offering with the launch…
European shipping represents a geopolitical asset for Europe, facilitating the export and import of goods, food and energy. While the EU represents around 15% of the global GDP, the European…
Weekly Intelligence Report Week 08-15 Jul 2026 Good day. Dear viewers, please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 08-15 Jul 2026. Download report here. For your reference,…
GEODIS’s Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an…
SeaShuttle project joins European initiative to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure for zero-emission shipping Samskip is taking another significant step towards the future of sustainable maritime transport by bringing…
Port of Newcastle (PON) has become the first port in NSW approved to safely store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal. This approval further strengthens the Port’s position as the State’s leading logistics gateway for renewable energy infrastructure, providing project…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries completes sea trial for Korea’s first ammonia dual-fuel propulsion vessel Korean Register(KR) is collaborating with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to establish a domestic operating environment…
13 July 2026, 12:47 IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes Download IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers. The Council of the International Maritime…
An Evening of Networking and Honouring HE Matthew Lodge On July 7th 2026, the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (BHCC) hosted its Summer Drinks Reception in the gardens of the British Ambassador’s Residence in Athens. The…
Announced at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the integration of Europe’s largest international charging network (10 July 2026) – NatPower Marine, a NatPower Group company enabling the energy transition in the…
Enabling the next generation of commercial shipping The conversation around shipping’s future is changing. As confidence in some alternative fuels shifts and decarbonization targets draw closer, the industry is increasingly…
Latest MTF report provides recommendations for developing and enhancing Safety Management Systems for methanol-fuelled ships 10 July 2026 –Tokyo. The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today announced the publication of new…
Europe is facing an investment crunch. Nearly two years ago, the Draghi Report called for an extra €800 billion investment annually to fund innovation across critical sectors and to help…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 01-08 Jul 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this week’s report:…
A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how much revenues shipping contributes to the national budget of EU Member States. European Shipowners urge for…
by Sofia Mavrikou1 Abstract Maritime transport accounts for approximately 90% of global trade and plays a crucial role in the world economy. However, the maritime sector also contributes significantly to…