1. Shipping’s new net zero framework Where to next. Over the last couple of years, the industry has been undertaking preparatory work to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 Revised GHG Strategy. The IMO reached another milestone this April, agreeing to a Net Zero Framework that outlines the regulations that will drive the industry’s decarbonisation efforts globally. While the framework still needs refining, it is likely to completely transform the sector.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/09/shippings-new-net-zero-framework-where-to-next/
2. Kinetics and Mitsui OSK Lines sign MOU to develop world’s first integrated floating data center platform. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,, one of the world’s leading shipping companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kinetics, the energy transition initiative of global floating power leader Karpowership, to jointly develop a next-generation Floating Data Center platform.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/09/kinetics-and-mitsui-osk-lines-sign-mou-to-develop-worlds-first-integrated-floating-data-center-platform/
3. Davies Turner partners with Manitoulin Global forwarding to strengthen Canadian ocean freight services. Davies Turner, one of the UK’s leading independent freight and logistics providers, has signed a partnership with Manitoulin Global Forwarding , a premier Canadian transportation specialist.
This collaboration, effective from July 2025, significantly enhances Davies Turner’s ocean freight capabilities for the Canadian market, delivering improved service coverage, faster transit times, and increased supply chain efficiency.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/09/davies-turner-partners-with-manitoulin-global-forwarding-to-strengthen-canadian-ocean-freight-services/
4. Rebuilt Stena Foreteller returns to service with enhanced efficiency. In the end of July, the ship Stena Foreteller will return to service on the Europoort/Rotterdam – Immingham route following a major rebuild and renovation. With a new additional cargo deck and a 30 percent increase in capacity, the vessel becomes more efficient and further reduces CO₂ emissions per cargo unit.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/09/rebuilt-stena-foreteller-returns-to-service-with-enhanced-efficiency/
5. Julia Ju appointed as The Swedish Club’s new Chief Executive in Hong Kong as Lars Malm to depart.
The Swedish Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Julia Ju (pictured) as the new Chief Executive and Area Manager of the Hong Kong Branch effective 1 October 2025.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/julia-ju-appointed-as-the-swedish-clubs-new-chief-executive-in-hong-kong-asnbsplars-malm-to-depart
6. Empowering seafarers: Reflections from the 3rd CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference.
The 3rd CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference took place in Athens in late June, drawing a full house of international crewing professionals, HR leaders, shipowners, and technology providers. The conference—held in celebration of the Day of the Seafarer—focused on the theme ‘Empowering Seafarers: Innovations in Welfare, Training, and Digital Transformation’. Hosted at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, it was a day marked by practical insights, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to advancing the wellbeing and capability of seafarers.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/empowering-seafarers-reflections-from-the-3rd-csn-mediterranean-crewing-conference
7. P&O Maritime Logistics to acquire controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers. P&O Maritime Logistics (POML), a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers (NACC), the world’s leading operator of pneumatic cement carriers. The acquisition strengthens DP World’s presence in the breakbulk and dry-bulk sectors, particularly in infrastructure-related cargo flows. By expanding into cement logistics, DP World is broadening its end-to-end supply chain capabilities and enhancing service offerings to cargo owners in key growth markets.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/pampo-maritime-logistics-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-novaalgoma-cement-carriers
8. AD Ports and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group sign preliminary strategic agreement to establish automotive logistics ecosystem.
Abu Dbabi’s AD Ports Group and Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group), one of China’s largest and most dynamic port operators, have entered into a preliminary strategic agreement to establish a comprehensive automotive logistics ecosystem connecting Chinese manufacturing capabilities with Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and African markets through integrated terminal operations, dedicated fleet services, and multimodal transport solutions.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/ad-ports-and-ningbo-zhoushan-port-group-sign-preliminary-strategic-agreement-to-establish-automotive-logistics-ecosystem
9. World’s first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel starts work. Dutch solar innovator Wattlab and German inland shipping giant HGK Shipping have unveiled the world’s first inland vessel capable of using solar power for propulsion. The newly delivered Blue Marlin represents a major step forward in hybrid marine technology, showcasing how solar energy can be integrated not only for onboard systems but also for driving high-voltage propulsion.
https://splash247.com/worlds-first-hybrid-solar-powered-inland-shipping-vessel-starts-work/
10. Red Sea shipping crisis deteriorates rapidly as attacks intensify. The security situation in the Red Sea has taken a sharp turn for the worse over the past 48 hours, with back-to-back attacks on merchant vessels and Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple Yemeni ports.
https://splash247.com/red-sea-shipping-crisis-deteriorates-rapidly-as-attacks-intensify/