SHIPPINGInsight

07/01/2026

The momentum behind the U.S. maritime industry continues to grow, and now is the time to work together to build a stronger maritime future.

From revitalizing shipyards and improving port efficiency to strengthening the maritime workforce and supporting sustainable growth, every sector has a role to play. As the industry comes together at SHIPPINGInsight 2026, the focus is on collaboration, innovation, and preparing to seize this pivotal moment.

Will you be part of shaping the future of maritime?

Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/Y8mJg6G88fw?si=74Q-OQ27IZgKeYhl

"This Is Our Shot" is a rallying cry for the shipbuilders, mariners...

06/15/2026

Innovation took center stage at Posidonia 2026.

As the finale to the 5th "Trading in U.S. Waters" conference, SHIPPINGInsight’s SHARK TANK brought together maritime leaders, investors, shipowners, and technology innovators for a live showcase of solutions designed to tackle some of shipping’s biggest challenges.

Six emerging companies pitched technologies focused on artificial intelligence, vessel performance, operational efficiency, autonomous systems, and emissions reduction before an esteemed panel of judges representing some of the industry's most influential organizations.

Congratulations to Carbon Ridge and Anastasija Kuprijanova, recipient of the 2026 SHIPPINGInsight Posidonia Innovation Award, for their innovative onboard carbon capture and storage technology.

The discussions made one thing clear: innovation is no longer a future concept for shipping. It is happening now, and the next generation of maritime solutions is already shaping the industry's path forward.

Thank you to our partners, judges, innovators, and attendees who helped make SHARK TANK at Posidonia 2026 a tremendous success. We look forward to continuing the momentum this October in Houston at SHIPPINGInsight's Project 2027.

05/04/2026

Missed the live discussion? Don't worry, the replay is live now!

As the U.S. works to strengthen its maritime industrial base, Maritime Prosperity Zones are emerging as a key area of focus—bringing together policy, investment, and regional momentum.

In this discussion, industry leaders share where progress is happening, what challenges remain, and what it will take to turn strategy into real-world impact.

Featuring RADM James Watson, USCG (Ret.), Geir Eilif Kalhagen, Commissioner Ryan Calkins, and Dr. Beatriz Canamary, moderated by Darren Shelton.

Watch the replay: https://youtu.be/7z94bN_RMXA?si=iMM1AcBNavRXDyhp

04/30/2026

As the U.S. works to strengthen its maritime industrial base and compete on a global stage, one question stands out: how do we turn maritime ambition into real ex*****on?

During National Maritime Week, SHIPPINGInsight, in partnership with American Maritime Industrial Coalition, will host Revitalizing the U.S. Maritime Industry—a leadership forum bringing together voices from government, industry, and innovation.

The program features voices from across the sector, including Carleen Lyden Walker, Stephen Carmel, Todd Young (invited), James Watson, Andrew Farquharson (invited), Beatriz Canamary, Elspeth McMahon, Garrett Huffman, and David Walker. The program will explore workforce development, shipbuilding capacity, supply chain resilience, and the future of maritime technology.

As Carleen Lyden Walker shared, “National Maritime Week is the ideal time for all the stakeholders in this space to convene and map the future of our industry ‘stated Ms. Walker. “Our voices need to be unified, strategic, and strong if we hope to break the logjam and get our industry back to a global leadership position. This is about how our industry impacts national security, economic, energy, climate and workforce security. This is our moment to make a difference and take action.”