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DECEMBER 2, 2025

JNPA hosts workshop on dock safety & handling of hazardous chemicals aimed at strengthening awareness and operational readiness Maersk appoints Thomas Theeuwes as its new Managing Director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka Amendments in Paras 4.87 (a) and 4.88 of Handbook of Procedures 2023 UK P&I Club and TT Club announce merger discussions GDP growth seen at 7 pc for FY26 DFCCIL moves closer to commissioning the final stretch of WDFC VOC Port receives first clinker vessel as part of coastal incentive scheme Engineering exports to US dip in Oct. New Arrival Notice 1.0.0 Standard published Deendayal Port sets new records in discharging pine logs and handling LPG tankers

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DECEMBER 2, 2025

deugro enhances leadership in North America Laurent Cassedanne joins DHL October 2025 airfreight market shows growth Hoyer strengthens position with Dantra acquisition MoU for standard design in carriers Omega Seiki launches India's first autonomous freight New leadership at dm for 2026 Geodis enhances freight network "Curiosity of the Day" Major investment in Immingham ferry terminal Ictsi logistics centre expands operations China-Europe freight train milestone reached

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Sri Lanka's port of Colombo gets back to work after devastating floods Geodis inks deal with Atlas Air and mas to capitalise on growing LatAm trade Still paying Silicon Valley multiples for WiseTech? Think about this... News in Brief podcast | Week 48 2025 | Ship fires, Suez standoff and air cargo's mini peak OceanX: The industry's future; WiseTech's new pricing; same old shipping Surprise package: WiseTech's CargoWise shake-up triggers industry outcry Testing the Suez waters - 'positive' meeting triggers a misunderstanding Low-cost car exports driving market share growth for China Port of Dunkirk gets a boost from CMA CGM/SIIM tropical fruit deal Maersk veteran Chris Cook becomes MD for the UK and Ireland

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Princess Cruises' Sky Princess arrives at Port Canaveral Port Canaveral (Fla.) welcomed yet another ship to its homeported fleet with the arrival of Princess Cruises' Sky Princess, which is set to begin a winter season of six- and eight-day Caribbean sailings

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Threat for container shipping: How drones are redefining maritime security The widespread use of drones for military purposes has exposed fundamental vulnerabilities in commercial shipping that threaten to upend the architecture of global trade itself Port of Rotterdam to build offshore wind terminal The Port of Rotterdam Authority will develop a 45-hectare terminal in the north-west Maasvlakte for offshore wind activities. The terminal will support storage, transport, pre-assembly, and delivery of turbine and foundation components. It will have direct sea access, heavy-duty quays, and advanced logistics facilities. Interested companies can register for the market consultation starting today. Why improving Red Sea security could threaten container shipping's fragile equilibrium Container carriers have quietly engineered a profitable crisis and now the solution scares them more than the problem CJC opens Genoa office to expand maritime market presence Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has opened a new office in Genoa. The move follows an agreement to engage a team of maritime lawyers specialising in English and Italian law. The international law firm already operates offices in London, Newcastle, Singapore, and Miami. A seven-strong team from London and Genoa will join the firm, led by Enrico Vergani. Vergani has also been appointed as a CJC direc CEVA Logistics and CooperVision open new regional service center in Singapore CEVA Logistics, in partnership with CooperVision Asia Pacific, has opened a new Regional Service Center in Singapore, marking a major step in expanding supply chain and logistics capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. The facility represents the first phase of a broader infrastructure investment aimed at reinforcing regional leadership and enhancing operational performance. Strategically lo GEODIS Expands Its South American Network GEODIS has strengthened its air freight presence in South America through a newly signed interline agreement with Atlas Air and mas, a partnership designed to expand regional connectivity and provide customers with more reliable and efficient logistics solutions. The move reflects the shared ambition of the three companies to enhance cargo flows across key South American markets. Under the agreem DNV releases new edition of 3D printing standard DNV has unveiled a major update to its flagship additive manufacturing (AM) standard, DNV-ST-B203, introducing new requirements designed to accelerate the safe, reliable and sustainable use of 3D-printed components across the energy and maritime industries. The revised standard, developed through the ProGRAM joint industry project (JIP), now extends to polymer parts and incorporates enhanced guid Inmarsat Maritime launches next NexusWave phase with ViaSat-3 Inmarsat Maritime, a ViaSat company, announced the next phase of its NexusWave bonded connectivity service. This follows the successful launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and anticipates the launch of Flight 3. The two ViaSat-3 satellites will enter service in 2026. NexusWave customers will gain significantly more bandwidth. A new maritime terminal, the VS60, will support the upgrade. VS3 Kongsberg and MacArtney partner on ROTV survey solutions Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership will integrate all Kongsberg Discovery systems onto MacArtney's remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) platforms. This creates a turnkey solution for defence, energy, and ocean science applications worldwide. Combining Expertise The MoU was signed at Kongsberg Discove WinGD debuts X-DF-HP LNG dual-fuel engine Swiss marine power company WinGD introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP. The engine is designed for the demanding operation of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). WinGD unveiled the engine at Marintec China 2025. Shipowners face growing challenges as they navigate the energy transition. With the IMO Net Zero Framework paused, regional regulations are becoming frag The Bahamas re-elected to IMO Council The Bahamas has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category C. The country secured 73% of the vote in a highly competitive election. This result reflects strong confidence from IMO Member States. It confirms trust in The Bahamas' role in shaping international maritime regulation. It also highlights the country's commitment to fair, effective decision-makin How to Master Digital Freight Booking: A Step-by-Step Guide for Shippers Digital freight booking has transformed a process that once took days into one that takes only minutes. Traditional freight arrangements often involved several days of back-and-forth communication, while modern digital platforms complete the same task in less than five minutes. This shift does more than shorten timelines. It changes the way businesses manage logistics and make decisions. The impa How Telematics Boosts Fleet Transparency Managing a fleet of vehicles can feel like navigating without a map. Where are your trucks and vans? Are drivers following their assigned duties ? Are you unknowingly losing significant funds ? Great news! Telematics, equipped with tools like a vehicle tracker, provides clear insight into everything. This advanced technology uses GPS and real-time data to reveal exactly what's happening. Having c Japan's shipbuilders and Shipping Lines unite on standard design framework for carbon-neutral vessels Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Imabari Shipbuilding, "K" LINE, MOL, NYK Line, Japan Marine United (JMU) and Nihon Shipyard (NSY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement establishes a standard design framework for liquefied CO2 carriers and next-generation alternative-fuel ships. The framework will use MILES Co., Ltd. as the design platform. MILES will develop the initial ship des Port of Auckland is selling Nexus Logistics Port of Auckland Limited is sharpening its focus on core operations by selling its Nexus Logistics subsidiary to Qube Holdings to continue delivering value for Auckland. Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray, stated that this sale occurs at the right time for both the Port of Auckland and Nexus, with the team led by Darcy Hart delivering strong momentum, commercial results, and customer-centric solutio Port of Port Hedland starts revetment wall upgrade Final stage of a revetment upgrade project at the Port of Port Hedland commences. US$8.6 million contract awarded by Pilbara Ports to MGN Civil Project strengthens port infrastructure and improves cyclone resilience Cook Government delivering quality infrastructure and services across the State Important works to strengthen port infrastructure are underway at the Port of Port Hedland as part of t OOCL Beijing adjusts rotation on A3C service ANL and the CMA CGM Group have announced a rotation change for the OOCL Beijing 123N on the A3C service, prompted by ongoing port congestion in Sydney. To minimise delays and reduce downtime along the Australian coast, the vessel will now call Melbourne before Sydney . Customers are advised to check with local terminals for the latest receival windows and operational updates at each port. ANL not ANL enhances WESTPAC service ANL has announced a major upgrade to its WESTPAC service with the introduction of a third vessel and a shift to a biweekly sailing frequency. The first vessel under the enhanced schedule is expected to call New Zealand ports on 27 December 2025 . The upgraded service now operates on a 42-day rotation , supported by three dedicated vessels to strengthen reliability and frequency across key markets ONE updates surcharge structure for cargo misdeclaration Ocean Network Express (ONE) has reminded customers of the critical importance of providing accurate cargo declarations to ensure smooth handling, regulatory compliance and safe operations throughout its network. The carrier stressed that discrepancies between declared and actual cargo may lead to additional charges under its Compensation for Breach of Agreement (CBA) process. ONE noted that the u WCI decreases 2% in week 48 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) decreased by 2% from the previous week to $1,806 per FEU in Week 48, mainly driven by lower rates on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes as Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) reported. Compared with the same period last year, the index is now 46% lower, reflecting continued pressure on global freight markets. Trans-Pacific R How India's port bet reinforces the road freight trap India's Sagarmala Programme was designed to solve a structural problem: logistics costs consuming 13-14% of GDP versus 8% in developed economies, driven by roads carrying 60-66% of freight compared to rail's 26-31%

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Global Ship Lease snaps up three boxships in $90m deal New York-listed boxship owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has moved to expand its fleet, striking a deal to buy three 8,600 teu vessels for a combined $90m. The vessels - Korean-built in 2010 and 2011 and fitted with ECO upgrades - come with charters already in place to a major liner operator. While the charter ... Hafnia trims ageing tonnage with four-ship sale Product tanker heavyweight Hafnia has moved ahead with a fresh round of fleet trimming, selling four older MR tankers as part of its rolling renewal programme. The BW Group-backed owner confirmed it sold the 2011-built Hafnia Andromeda in September, followed by the 2012-built Hafnia Lupus in October. Two more MRs - the 2010-built Hafnia Nordica ... Top Ships lines up $200m Dubai property grab from CEO Greece's Top Ships is preparing to diversify again with a move into Dubai real estate through a deal tied to its chief executive and major shareholder, Evangelos Pistiolis. The New York-listed tanker owner has signed a letter of intent to acquire all or part of a residential property portfolio in Dubai controlled by a Pistiolis-affiliated ... Havila Shipping scores fresh Equinor PSV extension Havila Shipping has secured more work with Equinor after the Norwegian energy major exercised fresh options on one of the owner's platform supply vessels. The latest extension covers the PSV Havila Foresight, keeping the 2008-built ship on charter until January 2027. Equinor also holds a further one-year option that could run the deal to early ... TGS bags European OBN contract TGS has secured a new ocean-bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe, marking the company's first firm award for the 2026 acquisition season. The Oslo-listed seismic group said its node-on-a-rope crew will mobilise in early May 2026 for a programme expected to run for about 60 days. The job comes from a long-standing client that has ... Chaos and conjecture as Ukraine widens drone war A fresh wave of Ukrainian attacks and unexplained incidents has deepened uncertainty for vessels trading Russian cargoes - sanctioned or otherwise. Coming just days after Kyiv claimed the use of Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers - the Kairos suezmax (pictured) and the Virat aframax - in the Black Sea, ... Norden strengthens parcelling push with southern Africa deal Norden has acquired the cargo activities of Taylor Maritime in southern Africa, previously operated under the Island View Shipping (IVS) brand. As part of the acquisition, Norden has taken over the specialist parcelling team based in Durban. No price has been revealed for the acquisition. The Durban office becomes Norden's third on the African continent, ... Samsung Heavy and Evergreen open next-generation remote operation hub Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has formally opened a next-generation Samsung Remote Operation Center (SROC) in Taiwan for long-time customer Evergreen, marking another major step towards shore-based vessel management and the future of autonomous shipping. The new SROC enables real-time, shore-based monitoring of key vessel systems, alongside remote maintenance support for Evergreen's container fl Abandoned ship rescued off Gibraltar and brought into Malaga A Panama-flagged merchant vessel that had been adrift for more than ten days in the Strait of Gibraltar has been towed to safety in the port of Málaga after running out of food, water and fuel, according to Spanish news site Sur. The Marine I, carrying 17 crewmembers, was reportedly abandoned by its owner and ... Pakistan claims first Hong Kong Convention-compliant recycling yard Pakistan's ship recycling sector has taken a long-awaited step onto the global compliance ladder, with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country's first Hong Kong Convention (HKC) compliant yard. Established in 2000 in Gadani as Prime Ship Breakers, the company was later rebranded as Prime Green Recyclers. Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued a statement of ... General average declared on ONE Henry Hudson Ocean Network Express (ONE) has advised that the owners of the ONE Henry Hudson have declared general average in relation to the fire that hit it while docked at the port of Los Angeles 10 days ago. The ship's owner, Fukujin Kisen, has appointed Richard Hogg Lindley as average adjusters. Containers will not be released ... Russia fails in bid to return to IMO's top table Russia failed on Friday in its bid for reelection to Category (a) at the IMO Council. Member states held a secret ballot to elect nations to the International Maritime Organization's council, the UN body's executive organ responsible, under the assembly, for supervising the work of the organisation. The council is made up of 40 member ...

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Is a Red Sea return closer than ever before? Some large players have made noises that a return to the Red Sea may be on the cards sooner than... Top 10 shipbrokers 2025 Lloyd's List analyses the most important, or influential, shipbroking companies, with Clarksons remaining at the top of the tree LNG and ro-ro veterans head for recycling amid continued subdued market With limited tonnage, fragile sentiment and year-end seasonal slowdowns approaching, recycling supply is expected to remain tight for the remainder... Protestors close world's largest coal port The Port Authority of New South Wales made the decision to halt inbound shipping after protestors entered the shipping lanes... The week in newbuildings: Chinese shipyards secure all shipbuilding contracts in past week Orders for two very large ore carriers, two ro-paxes, six gas carriers, eight boxships and 12 tankers were arranged in... WinGD releases first high-pressure LNG engine as IMO delay prolongs fossil fuels Swiss engine designer WinGD has released its first high-pressure, dual-fuel LNG engine, pitched at ultra-large containerships. The first will hit... General average declared after ONE Henry Hudson fire Around 100 boxes damaged in last month's incident Hanwha Ocean raided over subcontractor's death Following the death of a subcontracted South Korean worker in October, authorities carried out a one-day raid at the Geoje shipyard Russia likely to retaliate following Ukraine attacks on shadow fleet tankers Sanctioned product tanker Virat and shadow fleet crude oil tanker Kairo were hit by naval drones, Ukrainian security services confirmed The Daily View: The realpolitik of carbon Malaysia launches first freeport aimed at oil trading The new Johor Bahru port could pose a threat to Singapore's dominance as an oil hub Daily Briefing Iran and Venezuela are the shadow fleet's top recruiters | Russia fails in bid to rejoin IMO Council | Reaching...

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Ports urge strict review of intermodal impacts from UP-NS merger The National Association of Waterfront Employers said intermodal service from ports could degrade further unless service commitments are made in the proposed $85 billion deal. SAP sued by supply chain software competitor over alleged trade secret theft o9 Solutions contends that client data and confidential information on its platform was passed to SAP while three of its sales executives moved to the German software giant. Norfolk Southern to roll out reservation system on domestic intermodal The railroad says the appointment system will create more "predictable operations" by controlling the number of containers that are in-gated each day. Maersk offers Indian reefer shippers Red Sea-based service product: sources The move is significant as the carrier has high stakes in India's seasonal grape export trade that typically runs between January and April, moving mainly to Europe.

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

Alternative fuelling figures for November slow as newbuilding market booms LNG was only fuel chosen during quiet month Gunvor founder sells stake in fallout from failed Lukoil deal Switzerland-based commodities trader says questions about company's past had become an impossible distraction Hafnia boss Mikael Skov urges regulators to block shadow fleet tankers' return to mainstream BW Group company's chief executive makes plea as Ukraine peace talks continue Faerder Tankers Norway appoints former minister as adviser Erik Solheim was previously Norway's minister of environment and international development Twin attacks fail to deter sanctioned tankers from Black Sea One even arrived in the waters the day after the attacks Globus Maritime seals financing for bulker newbuildings as it returns to profit Greek owner says funding for new ultramaxes is a mix of bank debt and leasing New satellites signal boost for Inmarsat services for shipowners Viasat set to bring three new Ka-band services online Filipino seafarers detained after Nigerian cocaine seizure on bulker Authorities find 20kg of drugs on ultramax Nord Bosporus Transmed sells post-panamax bulker and picks up a kamsarmax Owner has been focusing on selling suezmaxes for big profits this year VLCC rates still 'very, very high' as Economou tanker snares $246,000 per day for short-haul trip Middle East earnings dip but owners still making money hand over fist Clarksons' Shanghai brokers reveal how conflict and sanctions have changed the Chinese shipping landscape Experts from tanker, gas and offshore desks explain the importance of having boots on the ground Lloyd's Register accused of 'shameful and shoddy' pensions betrayal by former staff UK class society says there was never any agreement on boosts to payout for older members Japanese owners and shipyards to work on common vessel designs to raise technical competitiveness K Line, MOL and NYK take stake in common design platform MILES Norden bulker crew detained after Nigerian cocaine seizure Authorities find 20kg of drugs on ultramax Nord Bosporus Reed Smith bolsters ship finance team in China with Stephenson Harwood lawyer Siyue Yang joins as counsel in Shanghai office Takeover offers put shipping boards to the test, Clarksons says Bids force shareholders to take a stand on capital and strategy Seapeak ups 2025 LNG demolition tally to 15 as another steamship is sold Owner sends 22-year-old vessel for recycling despite market rate rise Opec holds the line on first-quarter production increases Cartel declines to continue production hikes as oil-on-water levels hit an all-time high Himalaya Shipping locks in newcastlemax earnings in charter switch as rates rise Norwegian owner moves four bulkers off index-linked deals for first quarter 'Too high' VLGC prices: BW LPG's target cut ahead of earnings Consensus is too optimistic, ABG Sundal Collier says Mitsubishi hits landmark propeller retrofit figure Tally includes 100th for MSC Norden strikes deal to take over Taylor Maritime's African cargo business Danish owner-operator boosts parcelling operation with another acquisition Harry Vafias spin-off's share price slumps after $60m Maxim deal revealed Imperial Petroleum down 21% in New York as it plots new fundraising Tanker linked to Russia trade hit by explosions off West Africa Turkish managers are investigating cause of the blasts Troim's Bruton gets buy rating as Arctic sees tanker values 'on the rise' Analyst thinks owner will exercise two options for VLCC newbuilds Sveaas' Kistefos hires three banks for $100m bond issue in Oslo market Investment firm will buy back 2026 bond Hartmann Reederei boss Ulrich Adami stepping down after 35 years Veteran to be succeeded by Nautitec's Georg Haase in leadership transition Top Ships to buy boss Evangelos Pistiolis' $200m-plus property portfolio Company is paying $23.5m up front as part of discounted Dubai deal Hafnia confirms four tanker sales as profit hits new high in 2025 CEO Mikael Skov says product carrier market is likely to remain strong into 2026 Oaktree's Boehringer to be ousted as Torm chairman as Hafnia completes $311m share buy BW Group tanker company says an independent director must be appointed before transaction is sealed Black Sea attack: A moment of infamy for two very ordinary tankers TradeWinds tracks the life journeys of the drone-hit Kairos and Virat Salvors prepare tow for stricken tanker hit by drone strike in the Black Sea Both tankers targeted by Ukraine have P&I coverage from sanctioned Russian insurance providers China's Jiangsu Hantong Group inks up to 19 newbuildings including VLCCs Shipbuilder has two yards with nearly 100 newbuildings on their books WinGD adds high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine as it targets supersize container ships 'What do you want? We have it all,' marine power company tells market Seapeak ups 2025 LNG demolition tally to 15 as another steam ship is sold Twenty-two year-old vessel sent for recycling despite market rate hike Video: Senegal authorities try to shore up Turkish product tanker in distress Panama-flagged vessel is seen listing in the Atlantic