Europe, China join hands drawing maritime blueprint

Upon entering the ship repair zone at the port of Piraeus, southern Greece, one could easily notice the immense floating dock painted in black and red and mirrored in the glossy Aegean Sea.

Tankers: Sharp rise in Iran’s crude oil shipments to Europe

Iran is making rapid forays into the European crude oil market and selling its parcels to countries such as France, Italy, Greece and Spain, UK-based global shipping consultancy, VesselsValue said Wednesday.

ECSA: EU Ship Recycling List Should Include Third Country Yards

Third country ship recycling yards should get EU recognition to raise standards worldwide and respond to demand, according to European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).

Europe Left in Cold as Frost Triggers Global LNG Hunt

The year has started off with a very cold snap, meaning Europe will have to pay a premium to stay warm.

ISS, Team Tankers International Ink Port Services Deal

Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has expanded its European business with Bermuda-based chemical tanker owner and operator Team Tankers International with a new port agency contract across the region.

ESPO: IMO Must Deliver on CO2 Cap for Shipping

Europe should pile on the pressure on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to increase efforts and submit an initial shipping emissions reduction target to the stock-take process of the Paris Agreement in 2018, according to the European Sea Ports

COSCO Europe shows dramatic reduction in fuel costs and emissions with selected Hull Performance Solutions from Jotun

COSCO Europe has reached new heights of efficiency, cost control and environmental performance. Figures released by Jotun today show that the 2008-built, 10,062 TEU container ship has sliced fuel costs by USD 4.5 million and reduced C​O₂ emissions by some