Posible arancel de EE.UU. sobre Brasil podría impulsar aún más las tarifas de fletes …
La iniciativa añade incertidumbre a una relación comercial ya presionada y que ha visto una reducción en los flujos de intercambio
New ICS Maritime Barometer Report reveals geopolitical instability as defining force shaping global shipping
The ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2025–2026, launches today by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) at the organisation’s Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit in Rome, reveals an industry adapting to an increasingly complex operating environment shaped by geopolitical instability, regulatory uncertainty, and economic volatility. The ICS Maritime Barometer surveys C-suite level leaders, shipowners, and …
Ragnar Wighus Award: Ghent University wins again
Yet again, a Ghent University graduate is the winner of the Ragnar Wighus Award. His name: Mohsen Morshedi. He will present his master thesis at the annual International Water Mist Conference (IWMC2026). The event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7th and 8th October 2026. The title of the winning thesis is “Numerical Simulation of …
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Sanctions update: June 2026
UK On 16 June 2026, at the annual G7 summit, the UK Prime Minister announced a new sanctions package against Russia. This included new sanctions directed at Russia’s shadow fleet, with 27 newly designated vessels that included 20 oil tankers. To date, the UK has sanctioned more than 600 shadow fleet and Russian LNG vessels. …
Dorian LPG Ltd. Announces VLGC Newbuilding Contract, Forward Chartering Estimates and Memorandums of Agreement to Sell Three VLGCs
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (“Dorian”), a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), today announced that it entered into an agreement with HD Hyundai to build one 90,000 cbm VLGC for delivery in July 2029 for a price of approximately $115 million. Dorian also has signed memorandums of agreement to …
Pacific International Lines Accelerates Fleet Renewal with Twin Naming of 13K TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) today marked a significant milestone in its fleet renewal programme with the twin naming ceremony of its newest 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, Kota Elok and Kota Elan, at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. Kota Elok was named by Ms Chan Wai Ching, Chief Corporate Officer of Temasek International, while Kota …
2026 Shandong Ship Management Management Skills Training Briefing
In June 2026, the Shandong Ship Management Management Skills Training was officially launched. This training adopts a “dual-track” model, with offline sessions led by SITC Shipping and internal online courses conducted by the company in tandem. The training focuses on two courses: “New Perspectives on Empowering Management” and “Methods and Tools for Problem Analysis”. It …
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El Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, sector pesquero y ONG trabajan juntos en la defensa de la flota exterior de la UE
El director general de Pesca Sostenible, Ramón de la Figuera, ha mantenido una reunión con representantes del sector pesquero y de organizaciones no gubernamentales para abordar la importancia de reforzar la colaboración entre todos los actores implicados en la defensa de la flota exterior española y europea. Durante el encuentro se ha puesto de …
El IEO-CSIC y el Club Náutico Moraira organizan las jornadas científicas ‘Colosos del Mediterráneo’
El evento consiste en unas jornadas para la captura, marcaje y suelta de atún rojo con fines exclusivamente científicos. Durante tres días, deportistas de pesca de altura colaboran altruistamente con el IEO en pro de la conservación del atún rojo del Atlántico. Un equipo científico del Centro Oceanográfico de Málaga del Instituto Español de Oceanografía …
Diez años impulsando el talento femenino eningeniería: más de 1.500 profesionales han participado ya en el programa Mujer e Ingeniería
La iniciativa de la Real Academia de Ingeniería celebra su décimo aniversario mientras las mujeres siguen representando solo el 22% del alumnado de ingeniería y arquitectura en España Mientras España afronta grandes retos vinculados a la transición energética, la digitalización o las infraestructuras, la presencia femenina en las ingenierías continúa siendo una asignatura pendiente. Según …