Largest Shorepower Installation on River Thames Launched by Net Zero Marine and Svitzer
Net Zero Marine (NZM) and Svitzer achieved a significant milestone in their green energy transition on October 21, 2025, with the successful launch of a cutting-edge shorepower system at Denton Wharf on the River...
Navigational Advisory on Pilotage for Tankers at Chittagong Port
Chittagong is one of the world's most difficult ports for navigation due to a demanding operational environment. This is characterised by strong tidal currents (4–6 knots), a soft mud bottom, and dense, non-compliant coastal...
COSCO Shipping Development Invests Over $1.7 Billion in 29 Dual-Fuel Ready Newbuilds
COSCO Shipping Development's substantial investment of over US$1.7 billion to build 29 new vessels—23 Kamsarmax bulk carriers and six Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs)—is a strategic move aimed at modernizing its fleet, enhancing its...
Imabari Shipbuilding Delivers 64,000 DWT Handymax Bulk Carrier “Ultra Unity”
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has successfully delivered ULTRA UNITY, a 64,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) Handymax bulk carrier constructed at Iwagi Zosen Co., Ltd. The newly built vessel exemplifies Imabari’s commitment to sustainable and high-performance...
SOHAR Port And Freezone Partners With Youth Center To Empower Omani Youth
In honor of Omani Youth Day, SOHAR Port and Freezone entered a strategic partnership with the Youth Center to launch joint initiatives across North Al Batinah. The agreement, signed during the “Imtidad” celebration under...
ICS Welcomes U.S.–China Agreement To Suspend Port Fees, Calls For Continued Cooperation
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed reports of an agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to suspend the Section 301 port fees on maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding...
Japan’s Shipbuilding Industry Battles Rising Competition from China and South Korea Amid Global Market...
Japan’s shipbuilding industry remains one of the world’s top three, yet it continues to grapple with intensifying competition from China and South Korea, according to the latest insights by Intermodal.
Navigating rising competition
Japan’s shipbuilders now...
Nordic Council Calls For IMO Regulation On Cleaner Polar Fuels To Protect The Arctic
The Clean Arctic Alliance has welcomed the Nordic Council’s adoption of a landmark resolution on polar fuels, urging Nordic governments to push for new regulations under the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The proposed measures...
COSCO Shipping Shows Resilience Amid Earnings Downturn And Trade Headwinds
COSCO Shipping Holdings, the container shipping and port arm of China Cosco Shipping Corp, has reported a decline in earnings for the first nine months of 2025. Despite weaker financial results, the company demonstrated...
World’s First Marine Solar Energy System Installed on Seagoing Cargo Vessel
In a major step toward sustainable shipping, Dutch solar energy innovator Wattlab has delivered a seaworthy solar power system for Vertom, a global player in shipping, trading, and maritime services. Installed on the MV...