1. LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub joins the MMMCZCS as knowledge partner. The aim of the new partnership is to advance safety, drive innovation and enable the scalable adoption of sustainable marine fuels to accelerate shipping’s transition to zero emissions.
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub will be joining the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping as a Knowledge Partner of the Center.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/16/lr-maritime-decarbonisation-hub-joins-the-mmmczcs-as-knowledge-partner/
2. Why Europe’s biggest port is preparing for war with Russia — and what it means for global trade. As tensions with Russia rise and NATO officials warn of potential conflict by 2030, Europe’s largest seaport — Rotterdam — is quietly preparing for war. The Dutch port, which handles over 436 million tonnes of cargo annually, is reserving space for military vessels, coordinating with the Port of Antwerp, and planning how to reroute civilian cargo in the event of an emergency.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/16/why-europes-biggest-port-is-preparing-for-war-with-russia-and-what-it-means-for-global-trade/
3. DP World develop Syria’s Tartus Port under Landmark 30- year deal. DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus.
As part of the agreement, DP World will invest $800 million over the duration of the concession to upgrade the port’s infrastructure and position it as a critical regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/16/dp-world-develop-syrias-tartus-port-under-landmark-30-year-deal/
4. 10 years of Speicherstadt as World Heritage Site HHLA celebrates with exhibition and light tour. Run-up to a range of events celebrating the Speicherstadt anniversarDouble anniversary for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik in addition to its own 140th anniversary, the European network logistics group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Speicherstadt historical warehouse district being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/16/10-years-of-speicherstadt-as-world-heritage-site-hhla-celebrates-with-exhibition-and-light-tour/
5. Genco targets fleet and growth moves with new $600m credit line. US-based dry bulk owner Genco Shipping & Trading has completed an amended and upsized revolving credit facility, boosting its borrowing capacity to $600m as it positions itself for future growth and continued balance sheet flexibility.
https://splash247.com/genco-targets-fleet-and-growth-moves-with-new-600m-credit-line/
6. Port of Los Angeles Sets June Cargo Record Amid Tariff Concerns. The Port of Los Angeles handled 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year and setting a new record for the busiest June in the port’s 117-year history.
https://gcaptain.com/port-of-los-angeles-sets-june-cargo-record-amid-tariff-concerns/
7. Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period. U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees a peace deal in 50 days, a major shift in policy brought on by frustration with Moscow.
https://gcaptain.com/trump-threatens-new-sanctions-on-russian-exports-after-grace-period/
8. MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Program: Building the Future of the Maritime Workforce. As the maritime industry grapples with a nationwide shortage of licensed deck officers, the need for innovative workforce development solutions has never been greater. The Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) from the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) offers a fast, practical pathway into maritime careers, addressing critical gaps in the workforce while creating life-changing opportunities for new talent.
https://gcaptain.com/mitags-maritime-apprenticeship-program-building-the-future-of-the-maritime-workforce/
9. OEUK urges action to help UK reach Clean Power 2030 target. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has proposed a raft of reforms to accelerate offshore wind generation following publication of the government’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements. OEUK says the decision to take a national approach to pricing will encourage more wind energy investment to help the government hit its Clean Power 2030 targets and boost growth in the critical offshore energy supply chain.
https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/oeuk-urges-action-to-help-reach-clean-power-2030-target-85465
10. HD Hyundai eyes Morocco shipyard. South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is eyeing a strategic leap into North Africa, as it seeks to secure long-term operating rights for Morocco’s flagship Casablanca shipyard. The latest global expansion effort comes at a time when South Korea’s largest shipbuilder aimed faces production bottlenecks at home amid a record orderbook.
https://splash247.com/hd-hyundai-eyes-morocco-shipyard/
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