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News Edition: July 2025

Short Introduction

Since 1993, Robert Breitbach Consulting has been a retained executive search firm with a focus on the maritime industries.

With offices in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Estonia, we specialize on assisting German, European and American companies in the search and selection of their executives and specialists.

About 70% of the search projects contain the keywords: "CEO, Managing Director, Captain and Officers, Country Manager, Business Development Manager or Expansions Manager". In addition, we have been able to fill many positions in the areas of sales, plant, and production management. Not to forget many significant engineering positions.

We are pleased that you take the time to visit our "News" page. Here we would like to inform you - updated monthly - about selected topics from this industry.

From the Almanac

The term Maritime Industry describes the responsibility for the transportation of goods, products, and people by sea.

Ocean freight is surprisingly cheap.

Shipping accounts for 90% of world trade.

At any given time, there are about 20 million containers on their journey across the seas.

Worldwide, only 2% to 10% of containers are inspected.

Shipping industry is a greener form of transport compared to planes and trucks.

The average annual salary of a maritime worker ranges from USD 45,000 to USD 65,000.

Economic Outlook

The maritime industry's economic outlook for 2025 is characterized by cautious optimism.

While geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes present challenges, adjustments in fleet capacity and a focus on sustainability may offer opportunities for growth and resilience.

Stakeholders are advised to remain adaptable, closely monitoring policy developments and market trends to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.

What's On The News?

• Rhys Berry informs on bunkerspot.com, that the city of Amsterdam will slash cruise ship calls in 2026.


• On gcaptain.com, Jennifer A. Dlouhy explains how a whale buffer zone could thwart gigawatts of US offshore wind.


• The editors of translogistiknews.de believe that system-relevant inland navigation needs more political attention.


• Eric Priante Martin writes on TradeWind News that low costs are key to success in the maritime CCS market.


• For offshore-engergy.biz, Jasmina Ovcina Mandra reports that 45% of ships ordered embrace alternative fuels.

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