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ClassNK Technical Journal No.11 (2025-I) Highlights Emerging Technologies
ClassNK has published the 11th issue of its 2025 Technical Journal, with the special theme: “Latest Technological Trends for Protection of the Marine Environment.”...
South Korea vs. China The Battle For Container Shipbuilding Dominance
The global container shipping industry is witnessing a dramatic shift in shipbuilding leadership. While South Korea has long held dominance in building high-capacity vessels,...
EPS Boosts Green Fleet with Chinese-Built LNG Suezmaxes
Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has ordered up to four LNG-powered Suezmax tankers at Hengli Heavy Industry in China, reports Offshore Energy.
EPS Books...
MOL, Tsuneishi Join Forces on Rocket Vessel Project
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is advancing into the space sector with a focus on offshore rocket launch and recovery. As a first step towards...
“K” Line’s Ship Management Arm Honored for Seafaring Excellence
On July 22, 2025, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) proudly announced that its ship management subsidiary, K Marine Ship Management Pte. Ltd. (KMSM), has...
US-Japan Strike Landmark Trade Pact, Revving Up Global Markets
In a significant move that reshapes U.S.-Japan economic relations, President Trump has announced a sweeping trade deal with Japan, according to the Daily Sabah.
Major...
Shipping Giants Unite to Transform ARA Bunkering Industry
In a groundbreaking development for the global marine fuels industry, leading shipping and bunkering companies have come together to launch the Bunkering Services Initiative,...
Maersk Quadruples Footprint in North European Liner Market
In a bold move that has reshaped the intra-North Europe liner market, Maersk has significantly increased its shipping capacity and market share within just...
Dry Bulk Fleet Growth Slows Despite Delivery Surge
Panamax and Supramax Vessels Lead New Deliveries.
Dry Bulk Ship Deliveries to Hit Six-Year High by 2026.
Fleet Growth Halves as Market Faces...
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM Launch LNG Bunkering JV in Rotterdam
French Giants Partner to Expand LNG Marine Fuel in Europe.
New LNG Bunker Vessel Set for Rotterdam Under TotalEnergies-CMA CGM JV.
TotalEnergies to...
GLBP to Launch First e-LNG Bunkering Facility on U.S. Gulf Coast...
Texas City Site to Supply Low-Carbon e-LNG for Marine Fueling.
GLBP and Loa Carbon Partner to Deliver Ultra-Low-Carbon Marine Fuel.
Houston-Galveston Region to...
Crude Imports Into Asia Rise in July Despite Shift in Supply...
Asian Crude Arrivals Up 2.4% in July as Refineries Ramp Up Post-Maintenance.
Wider Arabian Sea Crude Share Falls Despite OPEC+ Export Surge.
Southeast...
Shanghai Plans World-Class Shipbuilding Hub by 2027
Changxing Island to Become Global Shipbuilding Powerhouse.
Shanghai Unveils Bold Vision for Shipbuilding Expansion.
Changxing Island Shipbuilding Output to Hit $16.7 Billion.
On July...
ILO Study Underscores Safety and Health Risks Facing Seafarers
Seafarers aged 30+ accounted for most deaths, but younger seafarers are more prone to falling overboard.
Bulk carriers, cargo ships, tankers, and container...
Ripple Effects of Tariff Shifts Push Freight Rates Across Key Global...
US tariff shifts have caused repeated swings in container shipping demand, distorting freight rates across major trade lanes.
Spot rates from the Far...
China Imposes Exit Bans on U.S. Government Employee and Wells Fargo...
A U.S. Department of Commerce employee is currently barred from leaving China.
A Wells Fargo banker, also a U.S. citizen, is facing criminal...
NGO Shipbreaking Platform Highlights Key Shortcomings in the HKC
At least five workers were injured during shipbreaking activities on South Asian beaches in Q2 2025, as 74 ships were dismantled globally.
The...
Strategic Marine Expands South Korean Reach with Yeosu Ocean Delivery
Strategic Marine has completed its first delivery to South Korea, supplying a 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Yeosu Ocean Co., Ltd.
The...
LNG Carrier Scrapping Rises as Industry Awaits Rebound in New Orders
The number of LNG carriers scrapped in 2025 has already matched the total for 2024, signaling an accelerating phase-out of aging vessels.
Despite...
Israeli Strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Mark Escalation in Conflict with...
The conflict in the Red Sea and surrounding regions continues to escalate, with the Israeli military conducting a fresh attack on Houthi targets in...
