Maritime news worldwide

An overview of news, trends and research in the Maritime industry in all countries:

United Kingdom

Develop Consulting becomes newest member of Society of Maritime Industries The Society of Maritime Industries has admitted Develop Consulting as a member. The firm will work to drive excellence across the UK’s maritime sector.
11 February 2026
Somalia

Investments in Somaliland’s Berbera port are delivering tangible benefits Investment in the expansion of Berbera Port is delivering tangible economic, trade and environmental benefits for Somaliland, strengthening the territory’s role as a regional logistics gateway and re
28 January 2026
Canada

CPCS acquires ports and maritime advisory firm Mille407 CPCS, an Ottawa-based infrastructure and transport sector management consultancy, has acquired Mille407 (1407), a France-based ports and maritime advisory firm.
28 January 2026
Middle East

JBR advises on transfer of 15 workboats and Dubai office to Jifmar Group France-headquartered Jifmar Group has completed the acquisition of 15 workboats from Seacontractors, marking a significant step in the group’s expansion across the Middle East and Indian Ocean region
01 December 2025
Middle East

Global maritime consultancy Moffatt & Nichol expands into the Middle East Moffatt & Nichol, a global engineering and advisory group for the maritime sector, has expanded into the Middle East.
11 November 2025
Mexico

Nearshoring emerges as a strategic imperative in today’s supply chains Nearshoring has quickly shifted from a tactical option to a strategic necessity in today’s supply chain landscape.
29 October 2025
Middle East

Middle East shipbuilding industry holds growth potential of up to $40 billion The Middle East – and in particular the GCC nations – have a big opportunity in further developing a robust shipbuilding industry, which could eventually be worth $40 billion over the next decade, ac
28 October 2025
Benin

ASCELA awarded Africa Logistics Zone Development Project in Port of Cotonou International consulting firm ASCELA has been awarded the mandate to support the Africa Logistics Zone Development Project at the Port Autonome de Cotonou in Benin.
23 October 2025
Oman

Oman to build the Middle East’s first green ship recycling facility Oman has started work on a new eco-friendly ship recycling facility in Khatmat Malakha. The move is a first for the Middle East.
09 September 2025
United Arab Emirates

Zakher Marine International taps IBM Consulting for AI at scale ambition Zakher Marine International, a provider of marine support solutions to the offshore energy industry, has inked a collaboration with IBM Consulting aimed at scaling artificial intelligence (AI) across
21 August 2025
Europe

Drug-related corruption and crime plague European seaports The EU-funded POSEIDON project seeks solutions to the serious issues of corruption and organized crime in European port operations.
07 August 2025
Belgium

Jan De Nul taps Emixa for digital transformation of engineering processes Jan De Nul Group, a global leader in maritime and civil construction, tapped Emixa to help complete a significant digital transformation of its engineering processes by adopting Siemens NX.
24 July 2025
United Kingdom

Thames Freeport selects EY-Parthenon-led consortium for strategic masterplan and investment fund A freeport near London has contracted a consortium led by EY-Parthenon to draw up blue prints for investment and regeneration near the nation’s capital.
23 July 2025
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia sailing ahead in GCC’s growing feeder shipping market In the global container shipping market, the feeder segment is standing out as an attractive bright spot, according to research from Arthur D.
26 May 2025
Netherlands

Using AI to better detect and tackle oil spills in open seas and inland waterways With the aim to explore how AI could improve oil spill detection and response management in the Netherlands, FruitPunch AI, Rijkswaterstaat and Valcon teamed up to design and develop a proof-of-conce
20 May 2025
Italy

Fincantieri and Accenture launch joint venture company Fincantieri Ingenium Building on their strategic partnership announced a year ago, Fincantieri and Accenture are now sailing ahead with a new joint venture that will bring together their expertise to help the naval secto
10 April 2025
Belgium

Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signs India-focused partnership with ASCELA Port of Antwerp-Bruges International, a maritime-focused consulting subsidiary of the port, has signed a memorandum of understanding with ASCELA, aimed at expanding their cooperation in the Indian market.
03 April 2025
United States

Rough seas for global maritime sector, Red Sea return will be tipping point Shipping companies are facing a year of major shifts in 2025, with potential trade conflicts and new fleets of ships threatening to disrupt the market, according to a new report from consulting firm
05 March 2025
United Kingdom

Fairline Yachts calls in Alvarez & Marsal for administration Administrators from Alvarez & Marsal are seeking a buyer for UK luxury yacht company Fairline Yachts.
13 February 2025
Chile

Chile awards feasibility study for Antarctica submarine cable to two consultancies Following a competitive bid process, the Chilean Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) and the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have selected Salience Consulting a
07 February 2025

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