Inauguration of Yanbu’s New Grain Terminal
A new grain handling terminal in Yanbu started commercial operations on December 22.
The terminal is designed for feed grain handling and has...
Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: North American Demand Drives Slight Rise
In the week ending January 3, the Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI), issued by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE), stood at 1840.2 points, a...
Guyana Removes Wrecks to Increase Safety for Oil Supply Vessels
Guyana said it is making a concerted effort to clear wreckage from its waterways and improve navigation as the number of ships serving the...
JLR Joins UECC’s BioLNG Initiative for Greener Maritime Logistics
United European Car Carriers (UECC), a Norway-based RoRo transportation provider, has welcomed luxury vehicle manufacturer JLR into its Sail for Change initiative, which promotes...
New Water on Deck Damage Stability Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
The European Union has introduced Directive 2023/946, updating the "water on deck" damage stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships. This amendment aligns EU standards...
HMPV Cases Surge: Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
Malaysia reported 327 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in 2024, marking a 45% increase from 225 cases in 2023, according to the Health...
Lesson Learned: Why Safety Harness Design Matters
The chief officer (CO ) of the cargo vessel fell overboard.
The accident highlighted safety issues with equipment, including the use of single-hook...
Green Methanol Challenges: Shipping Industry’s Struggle for Sustainability
The shipping industry’s shift to green methanol faces challenges due to supply chain issues, prompting many companies to revert to LNG-fueled vessels.
Delays...
HD Hyundai’s Strategy to Outpace China in Shipbuilding
Chairman Kwon emphasized the need for Korean shipbuilders to optimize technology, design, and production to outpace China's competitive shipbuilding industry.
Collaboration with the...
China Launches 15 Measures to Transform Western Provinces
China plans to launch 15 measures to boost the western provinces by developing logistical infrastructure.
The measures aim to integrate transport links and...
Chowgule & Co. Partners with Lloyd’s Register for ESG Milestone
Chowgule & Co., an Indian shipbuilding leader, is partnering with Lloyd’s Register to release its inaugural ESG report, leveraging 2023 operational data.
The...
Russia Declares State of Emergency in Crimea Amid Oil Spill Cleanup
Russia declared a regional state of emergency in Crimea following an oil spill in the Black Sea.
The oil spill occurred after a...
Potential Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China
News reports and social media warn about a possible HMPV outbreak in China, though officials have yet to confirm this. The Chinese CDC...
Wärtsilä Marks Ninth Year in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Wärtsilä has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI) for the ninth year in a row.
The company ranked in...
AD Ports Group Ends 2024 as a Global Trade and Logistics...
Achieved record revenue of AED 12.72 billion and net profit of AED 1.29 billion in 9M 2024.
Expanded Khalifa Port's capacity by 23%,...
UECC Receives New 7,000-CEU Car Carrier
Norwegian shipping company UECC has taken delivery of Blue Heritage, a new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), from Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles.
...
Navigating The Arctic: Evaluating The Northeast Passage As a Viable Shipping...
There is a growing need for alternative shipping routes, such as the Northeast Passage, due to increasing vulnerabilities in traditional trade routes like the...
U.S. Shipyard Revival A Strategic Shift In National Security And Economic...
The U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, the country's shipbuilding industry, once thriving with over 300 shipyards in the 1980s, faces a turning point. Today,...
NuProShip Pioneering Nuclear Propulsion In Shipping
The NuProShip project, an initiative focused on evaluating nuclear propulsion technologies for commercial shipping, aims to assess the viability of fourth-generation nuclear reactors for...
Hansung Weihai New Eco-Friendly Container Vessel
Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China has launched the Hansung Weihai, a new container vessel built for Hansung Line, a South Korean shipping company. This...