South Korea has begun construction on a fully automated container terminal at Gwangyang Port, investing $523m in a national testbed for AI-driven port technology.
MSC has acquired its 500th secondhand containership since 2020, pushing its fleet to 7.4m teu and redrawing the rules of liner shipping.
Malta's shipping industry faces critical IMO decision on climate framework. Proposals from Liberia, Brazil and Tuvalu could reshape costs for Maltese-flagged vessels.
Caronte & Tourist bids €7.6m for fourth ferry, while Paul Gauci's Ragusa Xpress offers €11m, ending years of failed tenders.
MSC has acquired its 500th secondhand containership since 2020, pushing its fleet to 7.4m teu and redrawing the rules of liner shipping.
Malta's shipping industry faces critical IMO decision on climate framework. Proposals from Liberia, Brazil and Tuvalu could reshape costs for Maltese-flagged vessels.
MSC Shipmanagement fined $6m and placed on probation for concealing engine faults and obstructing US investigators after a runaway ship incident in Charleston.
Leading Maltese businessmen are forming consortia ahead of the government's expected tender for the Manoel Island yacht marina, with international brands set to be a key requirement.
The Armed Forces of Malta's Maritime Squadron conducted over 10,000 hours of operations at sea in 2025, with the home affairs minister pledging further investment in the AFM.
TUI Cruises is running two ships entirely on bio-LNG, cutting thousands of tons of CO2. The move puts cleaner propulsion on Mediterranean routes and raises the bar for ports.
The MSC Musica will undergo its largest refurbishment in a Maltese drydock this year, part of a fleet-wide modernization by MSC Cruises.
Malta's first marine park moves from designation to active management, with zoning, mooring rules and digital tools that will affect businesses operating in the area.
Ningbo Ocean Shipping launches its first roro service to Europe, carrying 5,400 EVs to Italian and Spanish ports.
Ocean Network Express saw net profit fall 64% year-on-year despite higher revenue, as bunker and operating costs surged.
South Korea has begun construction on a fully automated container terminal at Gwangyang Port, investing $523m in a national testbed for AI-driven port technology.
HMM's 49% capacity boost at Tacoma shows the race to handle mega-ships. Malta's maritime sector must take note.
VisitMalta wins Navigator Excellence Award for Destination at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, underscoring Malta's top-tier superyacht credentials.
