On May 25, 2023, the first hydrogen-powered inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, set sail in the Rotterdam waters, Netherlands. Retrofitted at Holland Shipyards Group in Werkendam, this hydrogen-electric barge now transports containers for Nike between t…
The future of shipping: Hydrogen powers a zero-emission maritime industry Read More »
Everybody is talking about risks in ocean transport operations and procurement. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, senior consultants within our global ocean freight procurement team, share insights into the practical steps shippers can take to iden…
Does your annual ocean bid process sufficiently factor in risk? Read More »
The newbuilding market has ended 2025 with strong momentum, despite being an overall slow year in terms of contracting activity. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “last week witnessed a healthy pace of newbuilding activity, c…
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Ships move most internationally traded goods between countries. Low-cost seaborne transport allows countries to import essential commodities – such as food, clothing, and pharmaceuticals – and export their own signature products competitively. To safeg…
Maximizing efficiency to minimize shipping costs and emissions Read More »
For banks, trade finance teams, and risk officers, customer due diligence has long been the cornerstone of compliance. But the events of this year proved that knowing your customer is no longer enough. The vessels moving your commodities, and the behav…
Beyond KYC: Why 2026 Demands Know Your Vessel (KYV™) Read More »