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In marine fender design, there's a challenge which is all too familiar: balancing energy absorption requirements with structural loading limits. Higher energy absorption typically means higher reaction forces – a relationship that shapes most fender selection decisions. 

GNSS spoofing and jamming are no longer edge-case risks. They are happening at scale, in the world's most critical shipping corridors — and most vessels aren't equipped to detect them.

Every day, infrastructure projects around the globe support over $90 trillion in economic activity and connect billions of people. At the heart of these vital networks, the demand for resilient, long-lasting infrastructure solutions continues to grow, and no projects demonstrate this more clearly than those in China’s Greater Bay Area.

What can LNG engineering systems learn from the evolution of Microsoft operating platforms, Wi-Fi, or even debit card processing? These vastly different entities have all been through a process of standardization where consistent technologies are used across many products in their respective sectors to improve efficiency. Here we explore how the same concepts can be applied to ship-to-ship transfers to improve speed, safety, and new standards.

In this edition of Meet the Pioneers, we speak with Ahmed Gouda, who has spent nearly a decade with Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure. Beginning his journey in our Dubai office, Ahmed now leads the growth of our marine fenders business in the Americas. He shares how his experiences across regions have shaped his leadership style and strengthened the way he supports both his team and customers in a rapidly evolving industry.