13 Shipowner Side Hustles That Scale in 2026
Cash flow is getting lumpier at the exact time capital and compliance costs are sticking. To stay in control, we can treat the vessel as a platform, not just a ship. The goal is...
Offshore Wind Expansion Drives New Vessels, Long-Term Charters, and Supply Chain Shifts
Offshore wind is transforming the very core of global maritime operations. From next-generation hybrid support vessels to billion-dollar port upgrades and critical supply chain overhauls, the shipping industry is rapidly adapting to meet the...
Women at the Helm as Maritime Diversity Gains Fresh Momentum
Recognition, strategy, data, and leadership appointments are aligning to push women’s participation in shipping forward. Marine Log named its latest Top Women in Maritime cohort; the Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) finalized a...
China Charts Faster Trade Routes Through the Arctic as Region Surges with Interest
As the brief Arctic summer opens its sea lanes, activity at the top of the world has intensified on every front, from commercial container runs and LNG exports to policy debates over black-carbon emissions....
Top 51 Maritime Start-Ups to Watch in 2026
The maritime sector is undergoing its most significant technological transformation in decades. From carbon-cutting propulsion systems to AI-driven navigation, emerging companies are challenging legacy models and reshaping how ships are built, operated, and maintained....
Forging Steel & Strategy: South Korea’s Global Shipbuilding Surge
In recent weeks, South Korea has tightened its grip on the global shipbuilding market through a powerful mix of international defense contracts, strategic U.S. collaboration, and bold investments in both military and commercial yards....
New Sanctions, Rising Tides as U.S. Crackdowns Reshape Trade Routes
A powerful wave of sanctions is redrawing the operational map for hundreds of vessels worldwide. In one of the most sweeping actions in years, the U.S. Treasury and State Department have moved to blacklist...
The Top 5 Psychological Impacts of Tariffs on Global Trade
As I watch news unfold about new U.S. tariffs and the ripple effects they may cause, I can’t help but think beyond the spreadsheets. In the maritime world, tariffs aren’t just numbers, they shape...
Capital Currents Lift the Fleet as Export Credits, Bonds, and Supply-Chain Megadeals Flow In
Shipowners and yards are tapping every corner of the capital stack this quarter, export-credit agencies, sovereign lenders, public bonds, and supply-chain megacontracts, to finance next-gen cruise giants, LNG carrier programs, and fleet modernisation. At...
Tariff Tides Rise Again as Washington Targets Key Trade Lanes
Washington’s newest tariff salvo, signed just hours before the 1 August deadline, reshapes multiple maritime corridors at once. India now faces a 25 % duty, Canada’s non-USMCA cargo jumps to 35 %, and Brazil...
Blockchain Bills of Lading Made Simple: 2025 Update
The logistics world is buzzing, major carriers, cargo platforms, and regulators are all rallying around blockchain-based Bills of Lading. From Maersk to MSC, digitalization isn’t a future goal, it’s actively replacing paper. With new...
The Top Sustainability Certifications that Shipowners and Charterers Want
Maritime sustainability is no longer a “nice to have.” From port incentives to investor scrutiny, holding credible green certifications directly translates into dollars saved, deals secured, and reputational advantage. The industry’s shift toward decarbonization...
Billions on the Water: U.S. Maritime Contracts Surge in Sealift, Submarines, and Shipyard Revival
In a sweeping series of awards and expansions, the U.S. government is injecting billions into maritime infrastructure, sealift readiness, and shipbuilding capacity. From MARAD’s 10-year commitment to the Ready Reserve Force, to multi-billion dollar...
Cyber Alerts as Port Infrastructure Faces Escalating Threats
A wave of new reports and incidents highlight how global port infrastructure is becoming an increasingly vulnerable attack surface in the cybersecurity landscape. From systemic OT weaknesses in U.S. terminals to suspected state-backed breaches...
Tariff Tensions Surge Amid August Trade Shocks
Entering August 2025, global maritime trade faces a new round of pressure from rising tariff walls and carbon-linked levies. The U.S. is moving forward with sweeping import duties on key partners including India, Canada,...
12 Biofouling Innovations Saving Millions in Fuel
As global carbon regulations tighten and fuel prices remain volatile, shipowners are under pressure to reduce drag and boost efficiency. Fortunately, a wave of new innovations is changing how fleets manage hull performance. From...
Global Shipbuilding Heats Up: Korea’s Comeback, U.S. LNG Moves, and Billion-Euro Contracts
As maritime trade adapts to shifting geopolitical and technological currents, shipbuilding powerhouses across the globe are making decisive moves. From South Korea’s renewed dominance to Italy’s record-breaking order book and India’s coastal expansion push,...
The Industry is Setting Sail on Green Fuel Innovation
The maritime industry is accelerating its shift toward zero-carbon energy. From ammonia-powered bunkering in China to multi-million dollar clean fuel grants in Europe and energy hubs taking shape across continents, global infrastructure is rapidly...
9 Cyber Threats Keeping Shipowners Awake at Night
In today’s hyperconnected maritime world, your vessel isn’t just vulnerable to storms or engine failure, it’s now in the crosshairs of invisible adversaries thousands of miles away. From hostile nation-states to ransomware gangs, attackers...
Arctic Shipping Surge: Power Plays, New Routes & the Icebreaker Race
Recent developments in the Arctic maritime arena highlight a surge of strategic activity, not just in ship movement, but also in icebreaker expansion, route planning innovations, and coastal monitoring. From record transit volumes through...
Red Sea on Edge as Houthis Threaten Maritime Escalation
Houthi militants in Yemen have announced the start of a “fourth phase” in their maritime campaign, vowing to intensify attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea, particularly those with ties to Israel or U.S.-aligned...
Big Deals on the Water as Shipyards and Operators Lock in Major Contracts
This past week brought a flurry of high-value deals across the maritime world, from crewboat charters and FSO awards to next-gen electric ferries and military shipbuilding expansions. While some focus on offshore energy and...
Carbon Cash on Deck, EU ETS Fees in Plain English
What does a single EU port call cost under the 2025 EU ETS rules? In this report, we break the jargon and convert carbon rules into real numbers, per voyage, per tonne, per euro....
Quiet Waters Loud Warnings on Maritime Cyber Risk
As maritime operations become increasingly digital, ports around the globe find themselves on the frontline of sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent alerts from NATO, stringent new cybersecurity rules from the U.S. Coast Guard, and high-profile data...
Port Power Plays Shake Up Global Maritime Landscape
Ports are at the heart of global trade and currently at the epicenter of major geopolitical, infrastructure, and investment shifts. From high-stakes competition at Lomé to game‑changing terminal openings in Egypt and Texas, port...
Danger Zones at Sea Widen as Tensions Boil Over
Maritime flashpoints are heating up, with recent attacks and near-misses underscoring rising global instability. From deadly explosions on inland trade routes to drone strikes on Middle Eastern ports, commercial vessels are once again caught...
Tariff Surge Reshapes Maritime Trade as U.S. Strikes Japan Deal and Expands Copper, Parcel, and Reciprocal Duties
In a whirlwind of trade maneuvering, the United States has dramatically reshaped the global tariff landscape, unveiling a landmark trade deal with Japan, issuing sweeping copper import duties, and preparing increases on consumer goods...
The Cheapest Flags to Register Your Ship (and Why)
Flag selection is more than a formality, it’s a financial and operational strategy. From annual tonnage taxes to crew flexibility and compliance standards, where you register your vessel can directly impact your bottom line....
Global Shifts in Port Turnaround Times Signal New Efficiency Era
Maritime stakeholders have seen both stark improvement and persistent congestion in port operations. India’s major ports now average less than 24-hour vessel turnaround, a game-changing shift driven by policy reforms and capacity upgrades. Elsewhere,...
Electric Waves Rising as Major Moves Signal the Changes in Maritime Power
The maritime industry is accelerating its shift to electric propulsion, with a series of bold announcements over the past month pointing to a future less dependent on fossil fuels. From China’s first fully electric...