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September 2026 finds the maritime industry navigating an unusually volatile set of signals. Read the industry intelligence brief for a full round up.

A market caught between disruption and recovery: easing container rates, tightening Panama Canal draft limits, and an autumn regulatory calendar running from the NOx Technical Code deadline to the IMO Net-Zero Framework vote.

This intelligence update for July covers key industry updates including current container rates, safety briefing and regulatory updates.

Maritime Industry Perspective Where Resilience Meets Reality Posidonia 2026 drew over 35,000 visitors to Athens, the largest edition in the exhibition's history, and the conversations on the floor reflected an industry that is simultaneously confident and under pressure. AI is moving from pilot to practice. Decarbonisation commitments are intensifying. Freight rates are climbing again on the back of an early peak season. These are signs of a sector in motion. Yet the backdrop

The May 2026 edition covers the latest maritime intelligence, from MEPC 84 and LNG Supply challenges to regulatory updates shaping the global fleet.

The April 2026 edition covers the latest maritime intelligence, from Strait of Hormuz disruptions and freight rate movements to regulatory updates shaping the global fleet.

The safety of crews and vessels operating in or near the Gulf region remains the overriding priority. The current security situation is forcing many vessels to take protective action - waiting outside the Strait of Hormuz, reducing speeds, or rerouting entirely. Our thoughts are with everyone operating in these conditions. For operators managing the regulatory implications of these disruptions, it's worth noting that major Flag Administrations have acknowledged these exceptio

Managing crew is one of the most operationally complex challenges in shipping. From recruitment to retirement, every step in the seafarer lifecycle carries compliance obligations, administrative demands, and very real consequences when something goes wrong.

Vessel maintenance - Explore how moving from fragmented, reactive processes to a unified, data-driven system transforms vessel maintenance operations into a strategic advantage.

In an era defined by digital transformation, it’s easy for the human element to get lost in the noise of data, dashboards, and automation. But for Richard Newnham, Chief Experience Officer at 90POE, the mission is clear: technology should serve people - not the other way around. Drawing on his unique experience both at sea and ashore, Richard has seen first-hand the challenges of modern crewing. Today, he’s helping reshape how maritime teams work, through solutions that make