Announced at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the integration of Europe’s largest international charging network (10 July 2026) – NatPower Marine, a NatPower Group company enabling the energy transition in the maritime sector, has signed a strategic agreement to acquire the Aqua
Port resilience & maritime operations Ports Under Pressure: Congestion, Climate Risk And The Case For Smarter Operations Ports are under pressure from rerouted ships, volatile freight costs, weather disruption, ageing infrastructure and cyber risk. The answer is not one new system or one bigger berth. It is a more resilient operating model that connects port […]
(30th June 2026) – CCOMPETIQ a new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help employers recruit qualified seafarers faster, while maintaining rigorous standards of safety, verification and competence. Developed by Glasgow-based maritime technology company The World Yacht, the
(MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 25th June 2026) – Mintra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines (MARINA) to explore how digital learning and workforce management solutions can support the continued development of Filipino seafarers, maritime professionals and the wider maritime workforce. Signed in Manila on the
AI in shipping operations AI In Shipping: From Fleet Management To Pre-Inspection And Emissions Insight AI is moving from conference slides into the day-to-day work of fleet teams, inspectors, compliance staff and software suppliers. The useful question is no longer whether shipping will use AI. It is where AI can help people make better decisions, […]
RECORD-BREAKING POSIDONIA 2026 DELIVERS DEALS, DIALOGUE AND DIRECTION FOR SHIPPING’S FUTURE Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving decarbonisation regulations, digital
Green ports & maritime infrastructure Green Ports Are No Longer Just About Shore Power A modern green port strategy still needs shore power, but it also needs grid planning, vessel charging, joined-up data, cleaner dredging, climate resilience, waste reduction and space for nature. The ports that make progress will be the ones that treat decarbonisation […]
Athens, Greece – June 6, 2026 — The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) successfully concluded its participation at Posidonia 2026, held in Athens from June 1st to June 5th, reaffirming its commitment to international fleet compliance, technical excellence, and sustainable maritime growth. As one of the most prominent global shipping events,
Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving decarbonisation regulations, digital transformation and mounting pressures on global supply chains, the exhibition provided a unique
By Sjoerd de Jager, PortXchange Co-Founder & Managing Director The EU ETS benchmark values for 2026–2030 will be adopted by an implementing act. Following the 4-week public consultation launched last month and the scrutiny by EU Member States in the Climate Change Committee, the Commission will adopt the benchmarks by the end of June. Europe […]






















