

Columbia Group is calling for urgent reforms in maritime education to address a growing shortage of qualified seafarers and to secure the future of the Greek shipping industry.Despite Greece’s status as a global shipping powerhouse, controlling more than 20% of the world’s deadweight tonnage, the sector faces a mounting...
Maritime Information Services (MIS) has officially launched as a global media platform delivering daily editorial coverage and trusted insight across the international shipping and logistics sector.Built on the 30-year legacy of Port Technology International (PTI), MIS expands its editorial scope beyond ports and terminals to encompass...
Russian and Ukrainian seafarers continue to experience significant psychological strain following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022, according to Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).The emotional and mental toll of the war extends far beyond national borders, affecting crew members of all ranks and nationalities...
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, announced the official opening of its first office in Shanghai dedicated to its agency and maritime services arm – Noatum Maritime Services. The new office contributes to the Group’s international expansion strategy and capitalises on Shanghai...
Leading vessel optimisation platform Smart Ship Hub has announced its partnership with AL Group – comprising Asiatic Lloyd in Singapore and Atlantic Lloyd in Hamburg - achieving an industry first for emissions reporting.The Smart Ship Hub platform has been deployed across the entire fleet of AL Group leveraging high frequency...
KR (Korean Register) has announced that LEE Jungkun, General Manager of KR’s Convention & Legislation Service Team, has been elected as the next Chair of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Safety Panel, with a three-year term running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The appointment...