UNCTAD: Port Liner Shipping Development
Malaga (Spain) recorded the strongest percentage growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index over the period, with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level, reflecting a…
MOL Names New Chairman, President and Vice Presidents
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that at the Board of Directors meeting on December 19, the following appointments were approved,…
BIMCO Documentary Committee Adopts New Clauses & Sets 2026 Priorities
The BIMCO Documentary Committee (DC) convened online on 11 December 2025 and the meeting focused on adopting and reviewing various contracts and clauses. Adopted contracts and clauses: FuelEU Maritime Clause…
Schulte Group Founder Dr Heinrich Schulte Passes away at 90
It is with great sadness that the Schulte Group announces the passing of Hamburg shipowner and entrepreneur Dr Heinrich Schulte. The long-standing Chairman and shareholder of the Group died on…
AMSA Reminds Owners/Operators for Sanctions Law
Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office. What’s changed This…
Reinsurance Arrangements for the 2026 Policy Year
The International Group (IG) Pooling and Group Excess of Loss Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2026/27 Policy Year has now been finalised. Mike Hall, Chairman of the IG’s Reinsurance…
Australia’s Strategic National Fleet Slips Behind Schedule
A federal plan to build a strategic fleet of Australian-flagged ships designed to strengthen the nation’s maritime resilience and provide vessels for crises, emergencies, or defence support has quietly slipped…
A.P. Moller – Maersk’s Leadership Change
Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B): Today, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announces changes to its regional leadership. Executive Summary Today, Maersk has appointed Robert Erni…
US Treasury Slaps Sanction on Vessels & Owners related to Venezuelan Oil Trade
US Treasury has targeted Venezuela’s oil sector, alleging that it funds Maduro’s illegitimate regime. This includes six shipping companies moving Venezuelan oil. On January 28, 2019, OFAC designated PDVSA pursuant…