EPS Boosts Green Fleet with Chinese-Built LNG Suezmaxes

Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has ordered up to four LNG-powered Suezmax tankers at Hengli Heavy Industry in China, reports Offshore Energy. EPS Books Next-Gen Suezmaxes The order comprises two firm and two optional 158,000...

MOL, Tsuneishi Join Forces on Rocket Vessel Project

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is advancing into the space sector with a focus on offshore rocket launch and recovery. As a first step towards commercialisation by around 2030, MOL plans to develop a dedicated...

“K” Line’s Ship Management Arm Honored for Seafaring Excellence

On July 22, 2025, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) proudly announced that its ship management subsidiary, K Marine Ship Management Pte. Ltd. (KMSM), has been recognized with a prestigious safety award by the Maritime...

US-Japan Strike Landmark Trade Pact, Revving Up Global Markets

In a significant move that reshapes U.S.-Japan economic relations, President Trump has announced a sweeping trade deal with Japan, according to the Daily Sabah. Major Trade Breakthrough The agreement reduces proposed tariffs on Japanese automobile imports...

Shipping Giants Unite to Transform ARA Bunkering Industry

In a groundbreaking development for the global marine fuels industry, leading shipping and bunkering companies have come together to launch the Bunkering Services Initiative, a focused effort to address the widely reported issues of...

Maersk Quadruples Footprint in North European Liner Market

In a bold move that has reshaped the intra-North Europe liner market, Maersk has significantly increased its shipping capacity and market share within just one year, reports Alphaliner. As most major ocean carriers maintained relatively...

Dry Bulk Fleet Growth Slows Despite Delivery Surge

Panamax and Supramax Vessels Lead New Deliveries. Dry Bulk Ship Deliveries to Hit Six-Year High by 2026. Fleet Growth Halves as Market Faces Softer Demand. The global dry bulk fleet is growing at a...

TotalEnergies and CMA CGM Launch LNG Bunkering JV in Rotterdam

French Giants Partner to Expand LNG Marine Fuel in Europe. New LNG Bunker Vessel Set for Rotterdam Under TotalEnergies-CMA CGM JV. TotalEnergies to Supply 360,000 Tons of LNG Annually to CMA CGM. TotalEnergies and...

GLBP to Launch First e-LNG Bunkering Facility on U.S. Gulf Coast by 2028

Texas City Site to Supply Low-Carbon e-LNG for Marine Fueling. GLBP and Loa Carbon Partner to Deliver Ultra-Low-Carbon Marine Fuel. Houston-Galveston Region to Get Dedicated e-LNG Bunkering Hub. Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP), a...

Crude Imports Into Asia Rise in July Despite Shift in Supply Sources

Asian Crude Arrivals Up 2.4% in July as Refineries Ramp Up Post-Maintenance. Wider Arabian Sea Crude Share Falls Despite OPEC+ Export Surge. Southeast Asia and U.S. Crude Offset Drop in Arabian Sea Imports. Crude...