Autonomous ships enter a global regulatory framework: inside the IMO’s MASS Code
The international regulation of autonomous ships has crossed a decisive threshold. In May 2026, the Maritime Safety…
Electrifying road freight: AFIR and the readiness of the grid
Electric trucks are no longer a pilot. Battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles are moving from demonstration to deployment…
Education: the missing piece of the puzzle in maritime decarbonisation
Discussions on maritime decarbonisation are typically framed around technology and finance. Alternative fuels,…
Beyond the stadiums: the logistics of the 2026 World Cup
The FIFA 2026 World Cup is the largest edition in the history of the tournament, with 48 participating teams, 104…
VCFI May 2026: Full Fleet Employment and Gulf Conflict Sustain the Freight Rebound
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) recorded a monthly increase of 12.31% in May 2026, standing at 2,846.47…
The future of quantum computers
Predicting the future is always a dangerous business. We scientists should probably leave it to astrologers, gurus and…
The major challenge facing port authorities in emerging economies
In developing countries, Port Authorities (PAs) face a dual challenge: ensuring the competitiveness of their ports in…
From physical document to digital asset: the eBill of Lading in the digital transformation of maritime trade
The Bill of Lading (B/L) remains the most critical document in international maritime transport today and, at the same…
VCFI march 2026: tensions in the Middle East drive up maritime freight rates
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) recorded a monthly increase of16.22% in March 2026, standing at…