May 23, 2026
Arctic Shipping Route: Record Traffic in Northern Sea Route
The Northern Sea Route saw record traffic in 2025 with 127 transits, a 35% increase over the previous year. Melting ice has extended the navigation season to 5 months annually.
May 18, 2026
Container Ship Size Race: 25000 TEU Vessel Design Unveiled
Korean shipbuilder unveils design for a 25,000 TEU container vessel, surpassing current largest ships. The design features dual-fuel LNG propulsion and wind-assisted technology.
May 16, 2026
Port Automation: Fully Automated Terminal Opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Ports inaugurated a fully automated container terminal with zero human operators in the yard. The terminal uses AI-guided cranes and autonomous vehicles to handle 4 million TEU annually.
May 14, 2026
Shipping Decarbonization: Industry On Track for 2030 Targets
The latest progress report shows the shipping industry is on track to meet interim 2030 decarbonization targets, with fleet-wide carbon intensity down 12% from 2008 levels.