Bet on nothing, prepare for everything – Wärtsilä’s decarbonisation playbook
Shipping is the ‘engine room’ of the global economy, responsible for transporting over 80% of world trade. Yet it finds itself navigating a moment of profound transformation; in just 25 years– the typical lifespan of a single vessel – the entire industry must eliminate its contribution to climate change. Wärtsilä CEO Håkan Agnevall is clear: […]
When everything is changing, expertise matters most – PwC on turning complexity into advantage
As the shipping industry confronts its most complex decade yet – with decarbonisation, digital transformation and regulatory upheaval all accelerating – leaders are being forced to rethink the fundamentals of their business. For global professional services firm PwC, that challenge presents both a mandate and an opportunity: to help clients sail through this transition not […]
Oslo is the perfect option for smart shipping companies to list and raise cash
With Nor-Shipping 2025 just around the corner, Euronext Oslo Børs CEO Øivind Amundsen shares why Oslo remains the exchange of choice for global shipping companies – thanks to its fast, flexible listings, maritime-savvy investors and a regulatory environment built for efficient capital-raising. When it comes to shipping finance, there’s one stock exchange that continues to […]
Continuity counts – Morten Fon, President and CEO, Jotun
In 2026, Jotun will celebrate its 100th Anniversary, and as the market leader in marine coatings the company has a lot to celebrate. But for President and CEO Morten Fon, Jotun is already looking ahead to the future. As a rarity among Norway’s top business leaders, Morten Fon has spent his entire 36-year career with […]
Shipping’s one-stop shop open for business
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has sights set on being recognised as a true industry powerhouse, enabling trade across segments, corridors and continents with a comprehensive range of services, assets and areas of expertise. Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, explains how […]
Bold ambition: ADNOC L&S charts confident course for future
Despite the uncertainty gripping world trade, geopolitics and pathways to decarbonisation, UAE headquartered shipping and integrated logistics giant ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has plotted a bold, yet measured, course to continued growth. Here Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, Chief Executive Officer, outlines the vision behind the ambition, staking the company’s place at the very […]
Nor-Shipping 2025 turns spotlight on innovation with Next Generation Ship and Ocean Solutions Awards shortlists
Nor-Shipping 2025, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm 2-6 June, has today announced the shortlists for two of its most coveted accolades, the Next Generation Ship Award and the Ocean Solutions Award. Celebrating innovations, technologies and pioneering projects capable of balancing both environmental and commercial sustainability, the initiatives attracted a huge number of entries from […]
Nor-Shipping unveils ‘talent shaping the future’ with Young Entrepreneur Award 2025 shortlist
Nor-Shipping, in partnership with YoungShip, today reveals the shortlist for this year’s Nor-Shipping Young Entrepreneur Award, with the drive to decarbonise, digitalise, and deliver greater inclusivity within the maritime industry taking centre stage. Set to be presented on 2 June at Nor-Shipping’s After Work ‘kick-off’ at Oslo’s famous Leketer’n venue, the prestigious accolade celebrates under-40s […]
Leading from the front – Nick Potter, President and CEO, AET
AET, a member of the MISC Group, is navigating the energy transition by balancing long-term ambition with near-term pragmatism as it works toward achieving net zero by 2050. Here, President and CEO Nick Potter outlines the company’s focus on delivering measurable progress through efficiency, innovation and collaboration – in a sector defined by its global […]
Why safety culture matters more than ever
Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad outlines how the marine insurer is stepping beyond its traditional role to become a valued partner in safety, wellbeing and loss prevention. With ‘Safer with Gard’ as a central pillar of its 2030 strategy, the mutual is using data, technology and targeted partnerships to support seafarers, strengthen safety culture and […]