All articles by Alexander Love

The advances of ALE: Why HF radio remains essential for comms

High-frequency (HF) radios have been in use since the early 20th century, and they continue to be essential to communications…
Fuels: Is shipping heading in the right direction?

The shipping industry is facing growing pressure to curb its CO2 emissions. The industry produces approximately 2.6% of all carbon…
How are maritime careers expected to change after Covid-19?

Maritime careers have been hard hit by Covid-19, with many new recruits made redundant shortly after the pandemic started. In…
Must be this size to travel: Key West votes to limit big cruise ships

Key West is Florida’s southernmost point, making it an ideal stop for cruises. Before the pandemic hit, the island city…
Kids clubs: making cruise ships appealing for a new generation

Kids clubs on cruises have transformed over the years, from starting out as something of an afterthought in the early…

Streaming service: could micro bubbles speed up shipping?

Demand for greener technologies is increasing in the shipping industry as it attempts to clean up its act. Sea freight…
Preventing ship collisions: is technology the answer?

The seas are becoming increasingly congested, with the IFT Transport Outlook 2019 predicting that demand for maritime trade could triple…
AI in shipping: areas to watch in 2020

AI in Shipping: Automated processes at shipping terminals The shipping industry is growing in confidence at AI technology’s capacity to…
Boozing and cruising: alcohol consumption on the high seas

Cruise operators are seeking to attract a younger, thriftier generation of passengers by designing packages that emphasise value for money.…
Dubai’s cruise sector: plain sailing or does Hormuz spell choppy waters ahead?

Dubai’s cruise sector is booming and projected to grow even further in the next decade. Approximately 846,000 tourists passed through…