Hudong-Zhonghua Launches Smart Shipyard to Boost LNG Carrier Output

Hudong-Zhonghua’s new 431.8-hectare Changxing Island yard, backed by an RMB 18 billion investment, will lift annual LNG carrier output from six to over...

MPC Container Ships Reveals Q1 2025 Results, Updates Capital Strategy

A charter backlog of USD 1.1 billion now covers 96% of 2025 and 77% of 2026, underpinning strong revenue visibility. Q1 revenues of...

Powering the Future: PIL Begins Construction of Next-Gen LNG Dual-Fuel Container...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has officially commenced the construction of its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel. This significant milestone was marked by...

Cruise Ship Denied Port Entry to Grand Turk Due to Gastrointestinal...

More than 3,000 passengers on a cruise ship were left disappointed after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak onboard led to the vessel being denied entry...

ADNOC L&S Bolsters LNG Fleet with “Al Rahba” Delivery

ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), a global frontrunner in energy maritime logistics and a key subsidiary of the ADNOC Group, has officially taken...

Eastern Crude Activity Slows, West African VLCCs Underwhelmed, Med Aframaxes Rebound

The direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, which began in April 2025, over curbs to Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions...

Crude Oil Tanker Freight Market Presents Mixed Picture as VLCC Rates...

At the end of the third week of May 2025, an analysis of the dirty segment's VLCC tanker market, focusing on Arabian Gulf (AG)...

Wilhelmsen Ships Service Unveils Electric Vessel Charging Station in Singapore

Wilhelmsen Ships Service marked a significant milestone in Singapore's journey towards a lower-emission maritime industry with the official launch of its electric vessel charging...

Shipping Firms Complete Unique Fuel Test, Supply Concerns Remain

Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is a biofuel that reduces emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional marine diesel and can be used...

Suez Canal Authority Reports Progress Toward Safe Navigation Amid Red Sea...

The Suez Canal Authority offered a 15% discount on transit fees for large container ships to encourage the use of the canal amid...

[Watch] Titan Submersible Final Moments Released in US Coast Guard Video

Newly released footage shows the Titan sub’s final moments before its fatal implosion during a dive into the Titanic wreck in June 2023. ...

Engine Room Explosion At New Zealand Port Leaves Three Seafarers Injured

Maritime safety authorities in New Zealand are investigating a serious incident that occurred at the country’s southernmost commercial port, where three crew members were...

Optiwise Project Advances Oceanwings Wind Propulsion Technology

The EU-funded Optiwise project, part of the Horizon Europe programme, has reached significant milestones in developing advanced design and control tools for the Oceanwings...

Saudi Red Sea Authority’s 2024 Report Highlights Major Progress In Coastal...

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, presenting a detailed overview of transformative strides taken to regulate, develop, and...

CMA CGM Expands In Vietnam With Major Terminal And Green Logistics...

CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics, is significantly expanding its operations in Vietnam through a $600 million joint venture to build...

Asyad Shipping Expands Fleet And Global Reach With Sustainability

Asyad Shipping is taking major strides to expand its fleet and presence in global energy markets with a strategic investment of up to $2.7...

UK–Korea Collaboration Drives Progress On Autonomous Maritime Shipping Regulations

Maritime leaders from the United Kingdom and South Korea have taken a significant step forward in shaping the future of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships...

Shipping Costs to Double Amid Rush to Beat China–US Tariff Deadline

Shipping container rates from China to the U.S. may double ahead of the August 10 trade truce deadline. Small businesses face severe cost...

Hong Kong Proposes Amendments to Merchant Shipping Regulations

The Hong Kong Government has proposed amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping for compliance with international standards. Proposed amendments The proposed amendments which were gazetted...

Global Ro-Ro Giants Launch Unified Strategy to Cut Shipping Emissions

The Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC) - comprising Eastern Car Liner, K Line, MOL, NYK Line, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, and classification society ClassNK - has launched...