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DP WORLD REVENUE RISES 13.1% TO $12.7 BILLION AS GLOBAL PORTFOLIO NAVIGATES TRADE DISRUPTION

Cleaner Seas August 5, 2026

Global network delivers growth despite disruption to Middle East trade flows DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 13 AUGUST 2026: DP World reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13.1% year-on-year, as the strength of its global network helped the company navigate significant

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Ports Under Pressure: Congestion, Climate Risk And The Case For Smarter Operations

Alex July 9, 2026

Port resilience & maritime operations Ports Under Pressure: Congestion, Climate Risk And The Case For Smarter Operations Ports are under pressure from rerouted ships, volatile freight costs, weather disruption, ageing infrastructure and cyber risk. The answer is not one new system or one bigger berth. It is a more resilient operating model that connects port […]

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AI In Shipping: From Fleet Management To Pre-Inspection And Emissions Insight

Alex June 25, 2026

AI in shipping operations AI In Shipping: From Fleet Management To Pre-Inspection And Emissions Insight AI is moving from conference slides into the day-to-day work of fleet teams, inspectors, compliance staff and software suppliers. The useful question is no longer whether shipping will use AI. It is where AI can help people make better decisions, […]

Economy News Press Release

Clarusto Logistics Expands China Presence to Support Growing Trade Demand Across Asia, Europe and the Middle East

Cleaner Seas June 9, 2026

(Glasgow, Scotland – 9 June 2026) — Clarusto Logistics has opened a new office in Wuhan, China, expanding its presence in one of the world’s most important trading markets and strengthening support for customers moving goods across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The new office officially opened on 7 May 2026 and is located […]

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BAR Technologies highlights charterparty barrier to scaling wind propulsion

Cleaner Seas April 17, 2026

(Portsmouth, UK 14 April 2026)– The global shipping industry’s slow uptake of wind propulsion is no longer a technology issue, but a commercial one, according to new analysis from BAR Technologies. While proven wind-assisted propulsion systems like WindWings® are now delivering measurable fuel and emissions savings in operation, adoption across the fleet remains uneven.

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BAR Technology warns fuel strategy has shifted from decarbonisation to commercial survival

Cleaner Seas March 20, 2026

(Portsmouth, 20 March 2026) – Fuel strategy in global shipping is increasingly being shaped by immediate commercial realities rather than long-term decarbonisation targets, according to BAR Technology, as volatility in energy markets pushes operators to rethink how they power their fleets. A combination of infrastructure disruption, geopolitical risk and persistent

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Critical Undersea Infrastructure at Risk: Industry Warns of Repair Gaps in Europe’s Digital and Energy Networks

Cleaner Seas August 12, 2025

[11 August 2025] – Europe’s subsea cable infrastructure, the backbone of its digital economy and energy transition, is facing mounting risks from geopolitical tension, climate impacts, and lack of preparedness. In a joint position statement, the European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have warned that

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Ocean Governance and Blue Economy: Sustainable Development in Coastal Zones

Cleaner Seas February 4, 2024

The ocean holds immense potential for economic growth and prosperity. From traditional sectors like fisheries and shipping to emerging industries like marine renewable energy and biotechnology, the “blue economy” offers a myriad of opportunities for job creation, innovation, and improved livelihoods. However, amidst this potential lies a crucial challenge: