Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025 Calls for Bold Rethink of Cruise Growth in the Mediterranean

The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) concluded in Heraklion, Crete, with a resounding call for stronger collaboration, smarter infrastructure investment, and a more inclusive approach to cruise and short sea development across the Southeast Mediterranean region.

Held under the theme “The Med: A Compelling Need for New Marquee Ports & Destinations”, the two-day forum attracted over 700 industry leaders, policymakers, port authorities, and tourism experts. The event spotlighted the region’s...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/20/posidonia-sea-tourism-forum-2025-calls-for-bold-rethink-of-cruise-growth-in-the-mediterranean/

DP World to launch US$ 2.5bn logistics infrastructure investment in 2025

Major projects to break ground across India, Africa and Europe this year

Dubai, UAE – 20 May 2025: DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe in response to rising demand for resilient, integrated supply chain solutions. 

The four major developments – across four continents – extend DP World’s end-to-end capabilities, significantly expanding capacity in its network of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/20/dp-world-to-launch-us-2-5bn-logistics-infrastructure-investment-in-2025/

Market report: US credit rating downgrade sparks pessimism while Starmer the dealmaker courts EU leaders

Susannah Streeter
  • Hangover from Moody’s downgrading the US credit rating weighs on markets at the start of the week.
  • Risk-off sentiment emerges with gold rising and equities falling, while US Treasuries are sold off.
  • Keir Starmer on a charm offensive with EU leaders, aiming for a reset of European relations.
  • China’s data shows consumers are highly cautious given the tariff wars.
  • Brent Crude falls back to around $65 a barrel amid concerns about global growth.
  • Ryanair flies into calmer skies as...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/19/market-report-us-credit-rating-downgrade-sparks-pessimism-while-starmer-the-dealmaker-courts-eu-leaders/

HSH Prince Albert II visits southern Italy to honour Grimaldi heritage

Good Morning Monaco

Saturday, May 17, 2025

HSH Prince Albert II visits southern Italy to honour Grimaldi heritage His Serene Highness Prince Albert II continued his personal journey through the ancestral lands of the Grimaldi family with a visit to southern Italy…

Monaco passes sweeping anti-tobacco reform to protect public health and the environment Monaco has taken a decisive step in its public health policy with the unanimous approval of a comprehensive anti-tobacco reform law by the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/17/hsh-prince-albert-ii-visits-southern-italy-to-honour-grimaldi-heritage/

All-Energy 2025 breaks last year’s record

 Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Kate Forbes MSP speaking in the opening session of All-Energy

Total attendance of more than 13,000 over two days makes All-Energy 2025 a record breaker. The UK’s largest renewable end low carbon energy exhibition and conference, owned and organised by RX, was held 14-15 May at Glasgow’s SEC. Last year’s corresponding figure was 11,736.

The increase in attendance was reflected by packed aisles, conference halls, show floor theatres and academic posters (between...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/all-energy-2025-breaks-last-years-record/

IMCA Safety Statistics Report 2024

Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA

IMCA Safety Statistics Report 2024: Line of Fire incidents remain leading cause of lost-time injuries

  • Annual release of IMCA member data shows ‘lost time injury rate’ remained constant in 2024
  • New report based on largest ever sample of marine contractor data, with more than one billion working hours contributed by almost 200 IMCA marine contractor members
  • Report to be launched at All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/imca-safety-statistics-report-2024/

CLdN celebrates new vessel at Liverpool Cruise Port as partnership sees dock upgrades continue

Friday 16 May 2025 – CLdN unveiled one of its newest vessels during a naming ceremony at the Liverpool Cruise Port yesterday, marking its longstanding partnership with Peel Ports Group to regenerate dock infrastructure.

The MV Seraphine is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

As part of the celebration, CLdN highlighted its ongoing partnership with Peel Ports Group to renovate Brocklebank Dock, strengthening...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/cldn-celebrates-new-vessel-at-liverpool-cruise-port-as-partnership-sees-dock-upgrades-continue/

New Lloyd’s Register report simplifies complex regulatory landscape

A new Lloyd’s Register report outlines the upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments. 

A comprehensive suite of new International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) regulations come into force over the next few months, reshaping environmental standards, safety protocols, and seafarer welfare.  

The changes outlined in Lloyd’s Register’s “Future IMO and ILO Legislation – Spring 2025” report highlight upcoming updates to mandatory...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/new-lloyds-register-report-simplifies-complex-regulatory-landscape/