All articles by Ilaria Grasso Macola

Ilaria Grasso Macola

How Iran’s shadow war is affecting shipping

The Mercer Street and Asphalt Princess incidents have once again brought the shadow war at sea between Iran and Israel into the spotlight. We profile the incident and the history of the shadow conflict, reflecting on its impact on the global maritime industry.

Crew Change and the future of shipping streamlining processes

Singapore-based platform Greywing has developed a new technology called Crew Change to help companies make smarter changes around Covid-19 regulations. We profile the technology and look at how it could become fundamental for the future of shipping streamlining processes.

Security aboard: Allianz’s Safety & Shipping Review 2021

Published in August, Allianz’s Safety & Shipping Review 2021 provides an insight into the global shipping industry. We find out what challenges maritime stakeholders have had to cope with for the last 18 months.

Crew Change and the future of shipping streamlining processes

Singapore-based platform Greywing has developed a new technology called Crew Change to help companies make smarter changes around Covid-19 regulations. We profile the technology and how it could become fundamental for the future of shipping streamlining processes.

How the shadow war between Iran and Israel is affecting shipping

The Mercer Street and Asphalt Princess incidents have once again brought the shadow war at sea between Iran and Israel into the spotlight. We profile the incident and the history of the shadow conflict, reflecting on its impact on the global maritime industry.

Security aboard: Allianz’s Safety & Shipping Review 2021

Published in August, Allianz’s Safety & Shipping Review 2021 provides an insight into the global shipping industry. We find out what challenges maritime stakeholders have had to cope with for the last 18 months.

Driving growth in a disrupted world: lessons from LISW Conference

Experts at the London International Shipping Week Conference debated some of the biggest issues that have affected and will affect shipping. From Covid-19 disruptions to positive changes and future challenges, here’s what we learnt.

Covid-19 and mental health practices: lessons from LISW

London International Shipping Week 2021 kicked off with a one-day conference on Covid-19 pandemic and seafarers’ mental health practices during the last 18 months and moving forward. Here are some lessons we learnt.

Fuel supply and infrastructure: Three lessons from Ship Energy Summit

This month’s Ship Energy Summit focused on the practical side of supporting the shipping sector’s energy transition, especially when it comes to the global availability of liquified natural gas. Here are some of the lessons we learnt.

UK DfT investigates young people’s perception of shipping

The UK Government’s Department for Transport has published research on the perception young adults and adolescents have of the maritime industry, to tackle the lack of new talent entering the sector. We delve into the report to find out what young people really think of shipping.