COSCO Shipping Delivers Second 114,000 DWT Tanker “DUNE” to TMS Tankers
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) delivered “DUNE,” the second of five 114,000 DWT product tankers built for Greek owner TMS Tankers.
The vessel...
Paris MoU 2024 Annual Report Highlights Stable Bans but Rising Detention...
The number of bans in 2024 remained stable at 15, continuing a downward trend compared to pre-COVID years.
Detention rates have risen to...
European Ports ‘Overflowing’ Amid U.S. Tariff Policies and Low River Levels
Key European ports like Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg are experiencing severe congestion, with container delays lasting up to a week.
The crisis is...
Explosion Damages Crude Oil Tanker Off Libyan Coast Amid Rising Maritime...
A crude oil tanker suffered a serious explosion while transiting the central Mediterranean near Libya, prompting maritime security alerts and fueling concerns over an...
AAL Dammam Delivered As Latest Methanol-Ready Heavy Lifter
AAL held the naming and delivery ceremony for AAL Dammam, the latest addition to its next-gen Super B-Class fleet, at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard...
SSE To Review CSSC-CSIC Merger Forming World’s Largest Shipbuilder
China’s shipbuilding sector is poised for a major transformation. On July 4, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will convene to review a landmark merger between...
Circle Digital Ventures Joins Global Maritime Forum To Champion Human Sustainability...
In a meaningful step toward enhancing human sustainability in the maritime industry, the Global Maritime Forum has welcomed Circle Digital Ventures as its newest...
Imabari Boosts Stake In JMU To 60% Revive Japan’s Shipbuilding
In a bold move to reclaim Japan’s standing in the global shipbuilding industry, Imabari Shipbuilding, the nation’s largest shipbuilder, has announced plans to increase...
[Podcast] Tariffs, Tensions, And Trade Shocks: Container Shipping Braces
The container shipping industry has been no stranger to disruption—and 2025 is proving to be no different. With trade policies under a second Trump...
Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Transmit Unusual Messages to Deter Attacks
Merchant vessels navigating the tense waters near the Strait of Hormuz have begun broadcasting unconventional radio messages in a bid to prevent attacks amid...