Blogs
In-depth articles and industry reads from maritime experts.
Tall Orders and Tumbled Steel: The Wind Orca’s Costly Encounter at Port of Tyne
A $100M WTIV retrofit meets a legacy port gantry. The Wind Orca allision at Port of Tyne highlights the growing pains of offshore wind expansion.
Ice-Classed and Under Fire: The Delicate Dance of Fayard’s Arctic LNG Repairs
Fayard Shipyard faces intense pressure as the last EU yard repairing Russia-serving LNG tankers, highlighting the EU's multi-billion dollar energy dilemma.
Steel, Salt, and Succession: Inside Joey D’Isernia’s Vision for Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Joey D’Isernia, the new CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, is steering the family business toward the repair market with a new 10,000-ton floating drydock.
The Ghost in the Harbor: How Russia’s Shadow Fleet Exploits the Maritime Blind Spot
Russia's shadow fleet is exploiting a 90% cargo inspection gap and internal conspirators to bypass global sanctions. Here is how they do it.
From Bridge to Boardroom: The Rise of the Land-Based Mariner
Discover how the IMO MASS Code and autonomous shipping technology are shifting mariners from the bridge to land-based remote operation centers.
The Sapphire Standard: JAXPORT Joins the ZIM and MSC Global Rotation
JAXPORT secures a direct link to North Asia as ZIM Line and MSC add the Florida port to their weekly ZCP-Amberjack service, unlocking new transshipment routes.
Data Over Cutlasses: ReCAAP’s Digital Offensive Against Maritime Piracy
ReCAAP ISC is leveraging data visualization to combat modern piracy, urging the shipping industry to adopt high-tech risk assessments to protect crew and cargo.
The Eight-Legged Horse Finds a Shortcut: How AI Shaved 60 Hours Off the North Atlantic Transit
Learn how data-driven voyage optimization saved the Sleipnir 60 hours and cut CO2 by 18%. See the future of vessel-specific AI modeling in logistics.
Chokepoints and Cargo Peaks: The Maritime World Braces for a Scorching Summer
Understand how drone strikes, labor shifts, and record cargo peaks are disrupting global trade. Learn what shipping professionals must do to navigate the risk.
The Paperwork Paradox: Why 'On-Spec' Fuel is the New Operational Nightmare
Learn why ISO-compliant VLSFO is causing engine failures and how to move beyond basic testing to protect your fleet from costly operational delays.
The Anchor Drops: UK Legal System Tests the Limits of Shadow Fleet Immunity
Discover how UK courts are shifting tactics against the shadow fleet by holding captains personally liable. Understand the new risks for maritime officers.
Barcelona’s New Spirit: Maersk and Repsol Test the Limits of Bioethanol Bunkering
Maersk and Repsol complete the Mediterranean's first commercial-scale bioethanol bunkering in Barcelona, proving the versatility of dual-fuel methanol ships.
Everything is Bigger in Brownsville: Saronic Bets $3.2 Billion on the Autonomous Resurrection of US Shipbuilding
Learn how Saronic’s $3.2B Brownsville investment is reviving US shipbuilding through autonomous drone boats and AI-driven maritime technology.
The Robots Are Coming, But They’ll Need to File Paperwork First: Navigating the IMO MASS Code
Understand how the IMO MASS Code will transform autonomous shipping by 2026. Discover the new safety protocols governing uncrewed maritime operations.
The Red Sea’s Long Shadow: Why Shipping’s ‘Quick Fix’ Isn’t Coming
Red Sea threats and 250% rate spikes have forced a total restructuring of the shipping calendar, making the Cape of Good Hope the 'new normal' for global trade.
The Port of Los Angeles Breaks June Records While Geopolitics Break the Bank
The Port of Los Angeles hits a June record as shippers rush to beat tariffs and geopolitical volatility. Discover why 900k+ TEUs are the new normal.
The Siren Call of Fixed Rates: Why Shippers Should Keep Their Pens Capped
Avoid overpaying for shipping. Learn why fixed-rate contracts are a trap in today’s volatile market and how to navigate Red Sea disruptions.
The Safety Paradox: Why Container Ships are Getting Safer While Burning More Often
Learn why container ship fires are rising despite better safety metrics. Understand the growing risks of lithium-ion batteries and misdeclared cargo.
A Watershed Moment: Former Captain Pleads Guilty in USMMA Sea Year Assault Case
Understand the legal shift in the maritime industry as a former Captain pleads guilty in a landmark USMMA Sea Year assault case.
Arctic Ice, Aegean Interests: Greece Shields the Yamal LNG Fleet from Brussels
Understand why Greece blocked EU sanctions on the Yamal LNG fleet. Learn how shipowners are fighting to avoid financial ruin in the Russian Arctic.