Specialized LPG Fuel System Selected for Four New Gas Carriers in Asia
A specialized fuel supply system developed by a marine technology provider has been selected for four new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier construction projects...
Interview: Lars Jensen on US Port Fees, IMO Rules & 2026 Container Shipping Outlook
New US port fees. Tougher IMO environmental rules. A record wave of new ships. Fragile demand. What does it all mean for carriers, shippers...
Union Maritime’s Dual-Fuel LNG Tankers With WindWings® Secure SOLAS Approval
BAR Technologies and Union Maritime have achieved a major regulatory milestone for the adoption of wind-assisted propulsion. Their two new dual-fuel LNG tankers, set...
IMO Steps Up Training for Seafarers in Shipping’s Energy Transition
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is accelerating its efforts to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in shipping.
As the industry moves towards decarbonisation, the...
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.
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