Bahri Launches Saudi Arabia’s First Large-Scale Shipbuilding Project

Bahri, the Kingdom’s leading shipping and logistics provider, has placed its first order for six dry bulk carriers from International Maritime Industries (IMI). This...

Hanwha Ocean And POSCO Join Hands To Develop Next-Generation Naval Steel

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co., a major shipbuilder, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with POSCO, the country’s top steelmaker, to jointly develop...

Hengli Shipbuilding Signs Four VLCC Contracts Worth Up To $600 Million

Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co., Ltd., has finalized contracts to construct four very large crude carriers (VLCCs)....

[Watch] Why Don’t Ship Travel in Straight Lines?

Have you ever wondered Why Don't Ship Travel in Straight Lines? Ships never seem to follow a straight line when traversing the vast oceans but...

Main Carriers Face $3.2 Billion in USTR Fees Starting 2026

Alphaliner has warned that the world’s largest container carriers could face up to $3.2 billion in port fees under new U.S. trade rules set...

Alternative‑Fueled Vessel Orders Drop Amid Industry Hesitation

Orders for vessels using alternative fuels declined sharply in September 2025, signalling that many shipowners are adopting a “wait and see” stance, reports gCaptain. Only...

A Guide to the Net‑Zero Framework’s Reward Mechanism

As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) moves toward finalizing its Net-Zero Framework, one of the most critical components under development is a reward mechanism...

Everllence, ABB & OceanWings Partner for Hybrid Wind-Electric Shipping

At GasTech 2025 in Milan, Everllence, ABB, and OceanWings announced a partnership to develop sustainable propulsion systems for future LNG carriers, reads an Everllence...

ITF to Defend Seafarers’ Work Clause Before EU Court

The Dutch Court of Appeal decided to ask the European Union Court of Justice for guidance on a legal issue involving the Non-Seafarers’ Work...

Houthis Sanction U.S. Oil Majors Over Rising Tensions

Nine executives and two vessels were targeted. Sanctions in retaliation for earlier U.S. measures. Analyst warns targeting could violate the ceasefire agreement. On Tuesday,...