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Top M&A legal advisers in Q1 revealed by GlobalData

Goodwin Procter and CMS were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in Europe for Q1 by value and…
Autonomous technology sea trial heralds a revolution in shipping

Shipping has lagged behind other modes of transport in regards to autonomous technology. Whereas major mining companies are now routinely…
MSC plans ultra-luxury brand as it vies for super rich

MSC Cruises, the global cruise line operator, has announced plans to launch a dedicated brand to attract wealthy clientele onboard…
P&O day-into-night visits target experiential travellers

P&O Cruises is promising holidaymakers a new experience onboard its newest ship Iona in 2020, demonstrating how cruise companies are…
Ballast must now be comprehensively planned and embraced

With discussions at the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee’s 72nd session (MEPC 72) last month solidifying the regulatory extensions of…

Rough waters ahead when it comes to cyber risks

In 2017, awareness of cyber incidents in the shipping and maritime industry became a mainstream, and no longer a minority,…
Australia fights to boost domestic shipping

On 8 September, two Australian unions launched a campaign to ‘Save Australian Shipping’. This high-profile campaign, which has gained support…
Will augmented reality transform shipping?

While virtual reality completely immerses people in a computer-generated world, augmented reality (AR) overlays computer-generated images on the real world.…
Redefining piracy: the risk of poor IT security in shipping

The maritime industry currently plays a part in almost 90% of world trade. Furthermore, the global cruise industry alone generated…
Polluted cruises: how bad is air quality on ships?

In June, Channel 4’s Dispatches team uncovered damning information about the air quality on cruise ships. Their undercover investigation, broadcast…