1. A historic address by the Union of Greek Shipowners’ President, Melina Travlos on Maritime Security, at the United Nations. On the occasion of the Presidency of Greece, the United Nations Security Council convened a high-level open debate on the theme of “Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability”, under the item “Maintenance of international peace and security”, in the Security Council Chamber at UN Headquarters, on 20 May 2025.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/05/26/a-historic-address-by-the-union-of-greek-shipowners-president-melina-travlos-on-maritime-security-at-the-united-nations/
2. Riga will host major container logistics conference for the first time. The North Container Summit 2025, a major conference for the container logistics industry, will take place in Riga for the first time. More than 200 container logistics professionals rep-resenting international container carriers, container line operators, port terminals, rail carriers, ship-ping companies and a wide range of service providers related to the container logistics industry will take part in the conference. The main partners of the conference are the Freeport of Riga Authority and the SIA “Baltic Container Terminal”.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/05/26/riga-will-host-major-container-logistics-conference-for-the-first-time/
3. DFDS and Volvo Trucks shift to night operations sustainable logistics gaining traction at the port of Antwerp. Volvo Trucks and DFDS join forces to move container shipments between Ghent and the port of Antwerp from day to night. This pioneering step in night logistics not only enhances the efficiency of the transport chain but also firmly establishes a commitment to sustainability.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/05/26/dfds-and-volvo-trucks-shift-to-night-operations-sustainable-logistics-gaining-traction-at-the-port-of-antwerp/
4. AVS Global Supply celebrates IMO International Day of Women in Maritime with focus on breast health. In celebration of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Day of Women in Maritime (18 May), AVS Global Supply, a global leader in ship supply and maritime services, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women across the industry – not only in their professional journeys but in their overall wellbeing.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/05/26/avs-global-supply-celebrates-imo-international-day-of-women-in-maritime-with-focus-on-breast-health/
5. Containership MSC ELSA 3 Sinks Off Indian Coast, All 24 Crew Rescued. The Liberian-flagged containership MSC ELSA 3 sank off the coast of Kochi, India, following a severe list that developed approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of the port. The incident began when the vessel, which departed Vizhinjam Port on May 23, reported a 26-degree list while en route to Kochi.
https://gcaptain.com/containership-msc-elsa-3-sinks-off-indias-coast-all-24-crew-rescued/
6. BetterSea and Normec Verifavia partner to revolutionise FuelEU compliance with seamless data validation and pool verification. As the maritime industry navigates compliance with FuelEU Maritime, BetterSea has taken a decisive step toward simplifying action. The company has announced a strategic partnership with Normec Verifavia, a leading maritime emissions verifier, to seamlessly integrate automated data validation and final compliance pool verification into the FuelEU Marketplace.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/bettersea-and-normec-verifavia-partner-to-revolutionise-fueleu-compliance-with-seamless-data-validation-and-pool-verification
7. ClassNK ZETA platform to offer NAPA Fleet Intelligence modules. Maritime software and data services provider NAPA has expanded its long-term collaboration with ClassNK by offering key NAPA Fleet Intelligence modules via the ClassNK ZETA platform. This integration creates a more powerful, streamlined digital solution for monitoring regulatory performance and optimising fleet operations.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/classnk-zeta-platform-to-offer-napa-fleet-intelligence-modules
8. Global shipping industry in mid-cycle transition, says Veson Nautical. The current market conditions in the global shipping industry resemble the mid-cycle transition seen in previous shipping cycles – a phase where the market appears stable on the surface, but underlying pressures are quietly building. That’s the central message of a new white paper from Veson Nautical, a global leader in maritime data and freight management solutions.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/0qzw9oqupq4k76zx8sag72gws7es1t
9. Boxport congestion spreads from Europe to the US and China. Port congestion seen across key Northern European hubs is intensifying and is now spreading to China and the US, a situation expected to worsen as a result of Donald Trump’s on/off tariff strategy. Compounding the situation, low water levels on the Rhine are limiting barge capacity, particularly out of Antwerp and Rotterdam—further straining inland logistics.
https://splash247.com/boxport-congestion-spreads-from-europe-to-the-us-and-china/
10. Panama tries to crack down on shadow fleet. Effective immediately, all Panama-flagged vessels with a gross tonnage of 150 or more must notify the flag sate at least 48 hours in advance of any planned STS operation, providing detailed technical, logistical, and operational information. In addition, vessels must update their STS operational plans to reflect this new notification requirement and retain onboard an electronic acknowledgment of receipt.
https://splash247.com/panama-tries-to-crack-down-on-shadow-fleet/