With returns sliding back to pre-Covid levels after the supercharged pandemic period shipping lines are looking to control costs again to keep their heads above water.

Shipping demand, new energy cargoes and the impact of very worrisome “unknown unknowns” that come from wars and diplomacy.

The deep decline in container freight has seen both Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming post sharp drops in annual profits, and Zim sink deeply into the red.

Changes to UK visa regulations could leave overseas crew, joining a ship in the UK stranded if medical charges remain unpaid.

Effective diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are built on clear insight, agreed upon outcomes, and targeted approaches — intentionally working to avoid the inevitable pitfalls of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.

Maersk Line faces stiff competition in its bid to acquire DB Schenker as the carrier appoints investment bankers to advise on an offer for one of the forwarding giants, in a deal that the Danish carrier says could alter the logistics landscape.

As development of nuclear reactors for shipping continues, an opportunity arises on the world stage for a leader in regulation for nuclear commercial vessels.

Maritime wind propulsion has moved from a concept to actual sail installation aboard an estimated 60 vessels, and some of these projects were in focus at CMA Shipping.

NorthStandard P&I and Orca AI, which has developed a digital situational awareness platform called SeaPod, have set up an exclusive partnership in which the Club will encourage its members to adopt the Orca AI technology.