Rising costs for ship insurance in 2025
⚡ Experts report a significant increase in insurance premiums for ro-ro ships. This is due to stricter environmental regulations and increased risks on global trade routes. (maritime-executive.com)

Increased efficiency through digitalisation in port operations
⚡ Ports such as Rotterdam and Antwerp are testing the use of AI-controlled systems to speed up the loading and unloading of RoRo ships. Initial tests show a reduction in handling times of 15 %. (porttechnology.org)

UN calls for more measures to secure shipping routes
⚠️ Following repeated attacks in the Red Sea, the UN has passed a resolution calling for greater international cooperation to secure trade routes. (un.org)