The X-Press Pearl disaster has again underscored the severe dangers posed by containership cargo fires.

Taking on the role of Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) Executive Director at the start of the year Tan Beng Tee sees attracting talent to the shipping and maritime sector as one of her top priorities.

China Development Bank (CDB) Financial Leasing has purchased eleven bulk carriers via its wholly-owned subsidiary at a total cost of $140.45m.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has declared General Average for cargo onboard the containership Delphinus which suffered an engine fire on 14 May.

Time is running out for shipping to prepare for the European Union's (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), according to Gibson Shipbrokers.

The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has become a signatory to the Poseidon Principles, a regulatory framework for responsible financing of the shipping industry.

On May 21, NYSE-listed owner Costamare became the first shipping company to sell a bond in Greece.

Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder and CEO Synergy Marine Group and Øistein Jensen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Odfjell have been elected to the board of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

Average freights rates at container line ZIM were $1,925 per teu in the first quarter 2021, a 76% increase over the same period last year.

North P&I Club has partnered with Petredec and Orca AI to improve risk visibility and cut marine insurance costs.