“Greece’s port infrastructure, ocean-going shipping and energy are creating a new framework for security and development for the country, as American and Greek national interests converge,” stressed the Minister of…
Simon Ward is one of my favorite moderators, which tells you everything about what I value in moderation if you know him at all. To the untrained eye, moderation can…
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attends award ceremony Bergen Engines AS has received the Villsauen 2025 Internationalization – Exporter of the Year Award – from Bergen Næringsråd and Vestland Fylkeskommune – in…
With celebratory participation and a quorum that exceeded the historic threshold of 2,392 authorized votes, HELMEPA’s 47th General Assembly successfully took place on Thursday 13 November 2025, hosted at the…
In September 2025, Alfa Laval inaugurated a new and expanded service centre in Zhoushan, China. The facility places vital services, spare parts and skilled service engineers in one of the…
OSLO – Norway, 11 November 2026 – Houthi militia have reportedly ceased attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea (source: AP) – the impact would be seismic for global…
Following an unusual one-and-a-half-day comment period, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice suspending all Section 301 actions related to China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and…
Melina Travlou, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners: “In Greek shipping, we are not about words, but about actions towards our homeland. “When we join forces, we can turn…
The maritime community came together at Europort 2025, Rotterdam this week to focus minds on the ideas, innovation, and international collaboration needed by an industry that is simultaneously challenged by…
London, UK – A high-level delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has completed a successful visit to the UK, hosted by the British International Freight…
Rotterdam, 5 November 2025 – “Cooperation is key, unity is strength and that is exactly what we need in these turbulent times.” With that call to action, Marja van Bijsterveldt, Special…
Around the Lantau Island Swim04 Nov 2025, Hong KongA relay swim around Lantau Island will take place from 1600 hours on 7 November to 0930 hours on 8 November.READ MORE…
04 November 2025– End of October, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) unveiled its annual ESPO Environmental Report 2025 – EcoPortsinSights 2025 during the GreenPort Congress hosted by Transport Malta in Valletta.…
Last Saturday, November 1st, 2025, Chios Marine Club hosted with great success an event in honor of Mr. Theodoros Veniamis, in “Argentiko Mansion’s Estate” in the island of Chios, Greece.…
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, is celebrating the centenary of moving its headquarters to Hong Kong. The celebrations will be marked by a special event on 12 November…
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Augments the $3 billion investment made over the past three decades Mumbai India | 30th October 2025 – DP World has pledged to invest an additional $5 billion in India to strengthen…
SNAMEMonthly MeetingThursday 30th October, at 19:00 Reserve your Seat Auditorium: V.Ships Greece Ltd, Piliou 1, 185 41, Piraeus, Greece Location Adjournment and Uncertainty: The MEPC 84 ES Outcome and the…
London’s Christmas Shops in historic department stores are open — and we couldn’t wait to visit them
by Arietta Pouliou* The promise of festive splendour is once again fulfilled this year, heightening the anticipation for Christmas day. While in Greece summer months are devoted to beach days…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Monaco residents watch closely as France weighs global tax on expats A new proposal in France to introduce a US-style global tax on…
“Great is the nation that controls the sea” is the English translation deriving from the greek maxim “Μέγα τὸ τῆς θαλάσσης κράτος” emanating from the time of the Peloponnesian War…
Information for: Ship owners and managers, equipment manufacturers and fuel suppliers. NEED TO KNOW IMO decided to adjourn the extraordinary MEPC session for one yearWorking Group to develop NZF guidelines…
Statement by the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, following the conclusion of the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization…
Today’s decision to delay the process at the IMO presents a new opportunity to shape a sustainable and effective international framework that will guide global shipping safely and realistically through…
WSC: IMO should use additional year to close remaining gaps and ensure an effective global agreement
World Shipping Council: IMO should use additional year to close remaining gaps and ensure an effective global agreement London, 17 October 2025 — Recognising the challenging and complex negotiations at the…