Maritime news worldwide

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

United Kingdom

JBR advises Samskip on sale of UK & Ireland freight business to CLdN Samskip has received regulatory approval for the sale of its UK and Ireland business to industry counterpart CLdN. The sale process was supported by M&A consultants from JBR.
06 July 2026
United Kingdom

SLR adds Anchor Environmental Consultants to environmental sciences unit UK-based sustainability consultancy SLR has announced the acquisition of marine and natural capital consultancy Anchor Environmental Consultants.
08 June 2026
Europe

Cruise volumes grow as $85 billion investment drives fleet expansion: OC&C analysis There is a new wave of value creation in the global cruise industry – the sector has officially moved past its post-pandemic recovery phase and entered a period of unprecedented structural growth, ac
29 May 2026
United Kingdom

Darren Jones on how Develop Consulting is building a leaner maritime sector The UK’s maritime sector faces a period of key challenges, but also major opportunities, as matters of national security and supply chain sovereignty see generational demands placed on the currently
30 April 2026
Middle East

US-Israel versus Iran conflict: Strategic pathways and the expected end state How will the current conflict in the Gulf region evolve and materialise across regional and national economies? An immensely complex question, but one of central importance for strategic planning in
20 April 2026
United Kingdom

ScottishPower Renewables partners with Accenture for offshore wind farm in North Sea East Anglia TWO is a major windfarm development, planned to go live from 2028.
17 April 2026
Canada

AtkinsRéalis partners Hanwha Ocean on supporting Canada’s submarine capability AtkinsRéalis, a Montreal-based design and engineering consultancy, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilding firm, to support Canada’s submarine capabili
15 April 2026
United Kingdom

Develop Consulting launches new podcast for maritime sector With recent events pushing maritime sovereignty up the agenda in the UK, Develop Consulting has launched a new podcast for the sector.
31 March 2026
United States

Ports America selects GEP software for procurement operations Ports America, the largest US marine terminal operator, has selected GEP Smart procurement software to transform its spend analysis.
23 February 2026
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

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