October 2025

Table of Contents

1. Fuel for Thought

   There’s an obvious fuel saving advantage, but partnering energy storage systems with new fuels brings other advantages too. By Wendy Laursen

   p. 12

2. Crushing the Ice

   What do Russia–China dynamics mean for the icebreakers market? By Alisa Reiner

   p. 23

3. Cruise Shipping: Carsten Lund Steps Up

   From a career in aviation to a career in maritime, Carsten Lund took over recently as the head of Sunstone Maritime Group. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 18

4. Sustainable Fuel Chicken and Egg Redux

   Shipowners will not buy ships that use a fuel for which no viable supply chain exists and fuel suppliers will not develop supply chains for which no buyers exist. In general, it is very difficult to break a chicken and egg conundrum. Ports could play a central role. By Rick van Hemmen

   p. 28

5. Inside the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion

   Moving combat cargo—swiftly and safely—is a critical link in Navy’s long and complex supply chain to support warfighters on the front lines. The job is accomplished by specialized Navy Cargo Handling Battalions that help to transfer cargo at critical links in the chain. By Edward Lundquist

   p. 32