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Hard divorce data is sparse, but a growing body of research suggests that family separation, work-family conflict and mental-health strain are becoming a structural shipping risk. The shipping industry can tell you how many ships it has, how many seafarers it needs and how many containers it moves. […]

The global race to secure critical minerals is reshaping trade flows, industrial policy and supply chains, creating new opportunities and challenges for the shipping industry, according to a new report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In its latest Global Trade Update, UNCTAD said demand for […]

The violent Hormuz shipping crisis made many headlines this week with fresh attacks between the US and Iran and tanker strikes off Oman that killed three seafarers. Hopes of a near-term resolution rose on Thursday after President Trump suggested a US-Iran peace deal could be signed as early as this […]

US-listed dry bulk owner Genco Shipping & Trading has moved to reassure shareholders over its controversial shareholder rights plan, pledging to limit its use and seek investor approval for any future extension as its proxy fight with Greece’s Diana Shipping enters its final stretch. The move […]

Dutch shipping and logistics group Vertom and fellow multipurpose specialist Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have unveiled plans to combine their businesses in a move aimed at expanding their reach across key breakbulk, project cargo and container trades. The proposed transaction will bring together […]

Chinese owner Zhejiang Yonghang Shipping has moved to expand its dry bulk fleet with an order for up to six ultramax bulk carriers at Yangfan Group. The two sides have signed a contract covering four firm 64,500 dwt vessels plus options for two additional ships, according to information released by […]

The Greek capesize shake-out is accelerating as Nicholas George Moundreas remains one of the country’s savviest asset players, making strong gains from flipping older ships in a historically firm capesize market.  Sales registers show a raft of vintage bulkers have been saved from the breakers […]

Seven Pacific island nations have signed the charter establishing the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP), a new international organisation aimed at transforming domestic shipping across Oceania through investment in cleaner vessels, maritime infrastructure and workforce development. Ministers […]

High winds and poor weather conditions have caused an incident at the Port of Esbjerg, in which blades for an offshore wind farm were damaged, and the wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Brave Tern has been detained. On Wednesday morning, June 10, the Fred. Olsen Windcarrier-owned Brave Tern […]

TotalEnergies has confirmed it is in discussions with German authorities regarding the future of the 1.5GW NordseeEnergies 2 (NSE2) offshore wind project in the North Sea, citing concerns about delays and uncertainty over grid connection timelines. The French energy company said it is seeking […]