Singapore expects the supply chain remain under stress and for its port to continue playing a role as a location for shipping companies to catch up on schedules.

Hong Kong-incorporated Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) is expanding into the European market with a pilot of Cargo Release in Rotterdam.

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched a new initiative aiming at automating operations in the country’s ports.

Lax cyber security measures can prove costly with research showing that where shipping companies paid a ransom as result of an attack it averaged some $3.1m.

ClassNK has issues an approval in principle for for a fully autonomous ship framework recently used in a large-scale voyage trial.

The northern Chinese port city of Dalian has launched Northeast Asia International Shipping Center Research Institute at Dalian Maritime University.

Digital freight forwarder Wiz is expanding into dry bulk with a new division run by industry veteran Punit Oza.

The container ship Suzaku completed a series of trial voyages simulating a 790 km trip between Tokyo Bay and Ise Bay.

A holistic approach to seafarer mental and physical health boosts recruitment, retention, and improves health outcomes, according to Vikand.

Maritime and aviation investment management firm Transport Capital is targeting start-ups with TC Ventures.