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U.S. Navy Advances Mine Countermeasures with Littoral Combat Ship Mission Package Deployment
The U.S. Navy is revolutionizing its mine countermeasures (MCM) capabilities with the deployment of advanced mission packages aboard...
Briggs McCriddle
Jan 6, 20252 min read
The Impact of Shifting Trade Routes on Global Shipping in 2025
Global shipping is at a crossroads in 2025, with geopolitical tensions and evolving trade dynamics reshaping traditional trade routes. As...
Briggs McCriddle
Jan 2, 20252 min read
South Korea's Shipbuilding Industry: A Global Powerhouse
South Korea's shipbuilding industry has long stood as a symbol of its economic and technological strength, earning global acclaim for...
Clark Kim
Jan 2, 20252 min read
PSA Singapore: Leading the Way in Port Excellence
PSA Singapore has once again demonstrated why it is a global leader in container transshipment, achieving record-breaking port activity...
Clark Kim
Jan 2, 20252 min read
Navigating the Waves: Container Shipping Industry Faces Continued Uncertainty into 2025
The container shipping industry, long considered the backbone of global trade, is entering 2025 under a cloud of uncertainty. Despite...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 31, 20244 min read
Securing Global Trade: The Changing Face of Maritime Security
The safety and security of international shipping routes, long considered the backbone of the global economy, are now facing...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 31, 20242 min read
Delays in EEA’s Implementation of FuelEU Maritime Regulations
The European Economic Area (EEA) has announced a delay in the implementation of its highly anticipated FuelEU Maritime regulations,...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 31, 20242 min read
OceanPal Inc. Announces Financial Results for Q3 2024
OceanPal Inc. Announces Financial Results for Q3 and Nine Months Ending September 30, 2024 OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ: OP), a global shipping...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 27, 20241 min read
Diana Shipping Inc. Extends Time Charter Contract for M/V Amphitrite
Diana Shipping Inc. Extends Time Charter Contract for M/V Amphitrite Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a leading global shipping company...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 27, 20241 min read
The Battle for U.S. Steel: Protecting an American Icon
The announcement of Nippon Steel Corporation’s $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) has sparked...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 27, 20243 min read
The Ripple Effect: How Maritime Safety Measures Failed in 2024
The year 2024 was marked by a series of maritime disasters that exposed critical gaps in safety measures across the global shipping...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 26, 20243 min read
When the Seas Turn Hostile: Piracy’s Unexpected Comeback
In 2024, the maritime industry faced an unexpected resurgence of piracy, a threat that had largely receded over the past decade. The...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 26, 20244 min read
A Humanitarian Crisis: The Lake Kivu Disaster
In October 2024, a tragic boating accident on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claimed the lives of at least 78...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 26, 20244 min read
Cash Flow in Chaos: How Geopolitical Tensions Boosted Shipping Profits
In 2024, the global shipping industry experienced a paradox: geopolitical instability wreaked havoc on trade routes, yet many shipping...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Upcoming Maritime Regulations: What to Expect on January 1, 2025
As the maritime industry evolves, regulations continue to play a pivotal role in shaping operational standards, enhancing safety, and...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 24, 20243 min read
Understanding FuelEU Maritime Requirements and Compliance Strategies
FuelEU Maritime Requirements The FuelEU Maritime initiative, launched by the European Union, aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 24, 20243 min read
EU Green Bonds: Setting the Gold Standard for Sustainable Finance
The European Union has recently introduced the Green Bond Regulation (EuGB Regulation), aimed at establishing a "gold standard" for green...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Navigating the Waters: Qatar's Shipping Strategy, Asian Order Books, Repair Yards, and EU Challenges
Qatar has emerged as a pivotal player in the global maritime industry, leveraging its strategic position and abundant natural gas...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 23, 20245 min read
The Hidden Impact of AI on Global Energy Demand
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but its energy footprint is raising new concerns. From...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 20, 20241 min read
The Global Energy Crunch: Will Winter 2024 Be the Turning Point?
The world is bracing for a challenging winter as energy demands reach unprecedented heights. Winter 2024-25 promises to test the...
Briggs McCriddle
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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