Maritime

All Global Commodity Partners coverage tagged Maritime.

Inmarsat NexusWave Achieves Bureau Veritas Cyber Security Approval

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has secured Cyber Security Type Approval from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its NexusWave connectivity service, marking a key development for secure multi-network solutions in the digital vessel sector.

9 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Two executives shaking hands at a trade fair booth with company logos in the background, symbolizing a new partnership.

Maritime Logistics

DNV and GRSE Sign MoU for Advanced Shipbuilding Collaboration

DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) have formalized a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance shipbuilding, digitalization, and green technologies, aiming to bolster India's maritime and defence sectors.

9 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A container ship at sea, representing global shipping and logistics.

Maritime Logistics

GSBN Appoints BIMCO to Board to Advance Paperless Trade

The Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has announced the appointment of BIMCO to its board, aiming to deepen their collaboration to further paperless trade initiatives and the adoption of electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs).

8 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

An ice-class vessel navigating through icy waters, showcasing advanced propulsion systems.

Maritime Logistics

Kongsberg Maritime to Acquire Azimuth Propulsion System Manufacturer

Kongsberg Maritime ASA has announced an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish company known for designing and manufacturing azimuth propulsion systems, particularly for high ice-class and Arctic vessels.

8 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large container ship navigating through a port, with cranes in the background.

Maritime Logistics

Germany's Shipping Industry Maintains Global Influence

Germany continues to be a significant maritime nation, hosting prominent shipowners, operators, ports, shipyards, and equipment suppliers, playing a central role in shaping the future of the shipping sector.

7 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large cargo ship, possibly a bulker or tanker, sailing on the open sea.

Maritime Logistics

Yangzijiang Maritime Orders 12 Newbuild Vessels

Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Maritime Development has expanded its newbuilding program by ordering up to 12 additional vessels from two Chinese shipyards, encompassing dry bulk, product, and chemical tankers.

6 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large cargo ship equipped with modern wingsail technology for propulsion assistance.

Maritime Logistics

ClassNK Grants AiP for OceanWings' RF and RT Wingsail Designs

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to OceanWings for its Rigid Fixed (RF) and Rigid Tiltable (RT) wingsail designs, confirming the technology's scalability for various vessel sizes and shipping sectors.

5 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Leaders from shipping and shipbuilding sectors at a maritime summit

Maritime Logistics

China-Europe Maritime Summit Fosters Collaboration on Vessel Development

Leaders from Chinese shipbuilding and European shipowning sectors advocated for enhanced cooperation on vessel development, alternative fuels, and digitalization at the inaugural China-Europe Maritime Summit.

5 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Container ship navigating through a strait, symbolizing global shipping routes and market dynamics.

Maritime Logistics

Shipping Stocks Experience Significant Rally Amid Market Shifts

A recent market analysis indicates that shipping stocks have reached their highest levels in over a decade, driven by a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

4 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

An LPG tanker vessel sailing on the open sea, representing the shipping industry.

Maritime Logistics

StealthGas Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

StealthGas Inc., a ship-owning company operating in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ending June 30, 2026, highlighting continued strong profitability.

3 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large ship being dismantled at a recycling yard

Maritime Logistics

Ship Recycling Market Maintains Strong Performance

The ship recycling market has sustained its robust performance over the past week, with particular strength noted in the Indian market, according to a recent report.

3 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A ship being painted or maintained with marine coatings

Marine Fuel

PPG Introduces ONE RANGE Marine Coating Portfolio at SMM

PPG has announced the launch of its new PPG ONE RANGE portfolio, featuring five one-component marine coatings designed to streamline onboard fleet maintenance for shipping crews.

1 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Maritime Logistics

Tidewater Finalizes Acquisition of WSUT and Atlantic Offshore Services

Tidewater Inc. has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A., effective August 31, 2026.

1 Sept 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large cargo ship navigating through a port on the Great Lakes

Ports

Great Lakes Ports and Shipyards Form Partnership

The American Great Lakes Ports Association and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards have established a formal partnership to advance shared objectives in domestic shipbuilding and commerce.

31 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Maritime Logistics

BW LPG Reports Increased Shipping Revenue in Q2

BW LPG announced a significant rise in its second-quarter shipping revenue, attributing the increase to a dramatic surge in spot rates despite a reduction in operating days.

30 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Illustration of a nuclear reactor or a ship powered by advanced fuel

Marine Fuel

Ampera and LLNL Partner on Advanced Nuclear Fuel Development

Ampera and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have formed a partnership focused on the development of advanced nuclear fuel, with Ampera specifically working on a subcritical micronuclear reactor platform for maritime applications.