Shipfinex

ADI Chain will provide the blockchain, distribution and dirham-denominated stablecoin settlement infrastructure for maritime real-world assets Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be available exclusively on ADI Chain Shipfinex brings an initial pipeline of around 35 vessels valued at approximately US$500 million. The partnership addresses a commercial flee...

Key Takeaways Fundamentally Different Interests: Freight insurance protects a carrier’s or forwarder’s revenue (the income stream from transporting goods). Cargo insurance protects the shipper’s physical merchandise (the value of the goods themselves). They are completely separate policies. The Hague-Visby Trap: Carriers have a strict legal liability cap (approximately USD 2.70 ...

Key Takeaways on Marine Cargo Insurance The Institute Cargo Clauses (ICC): The globally accepted framework for marine cargo insurance is divided into three tiers. ICC(A) offers "all risks" coverage, ICC(B) covers broad named perils, and ICC(C) provides minimum cover for major catastrophic events (like fires or sinkings). The ICC(C) Cost Trap: Choosing ICC(C) to save on premiums ...

QUICK ANSWER: The Port of Rotterdam is Europe’s largest seaport, spanning 12,500 hectares at the Rhine-Meuse delta. Full-year 2025 throughput reached 428.4 million tonnes, down 1.7% year-on-year. Dry bulk posted the steepest decline at 6.5%; container TEUs grew 3.1% to 14.2 million TEU. The port is the primary gateway for an estimated 500 million European consumers, connected vi...

At Posidonia 2026, Lloyd's Register launched a Newbuild Advisory Service and an updated New Construction Guide, drawing on experience from more than 500 newbuilding projects. Sherry Li, LR's Global Head of New Construction, put the problem plainly: selecting the right shipyard has become more complex as owners balance delivery schedules, fuel readiness, and technical capability ...