Carpentaria Marine orders next-gen Incat Crowther support vessel Northern Australian marine services provider Carpentaria Marine Services is expanding its fleet with a new Incat Crowther multi-purpose catamaran support vessel. Currently under construction at Richardson Devine Marine's Hobart, Tasmania, shipyard, the
Sperry Marine sets new standard for heavy-lift ship navigation Sperry Marine has delivered its first VisionMaster integrated bridge system for SAL Heavy Lift's new Orca Class vessels, marking a major step in high-performance and sustainable project cargo shipping. The first ship in the series, Elise, entered service after a ceremony in Hamburg on 6 November. The 14,600 dwt vessel combines heavy-lift capability with advanced green technologies, including twin
£10m redevelopment to transform Birkenhead's Eastfloat Terminal Peel Ports Group will invest £10 million to redevelop the Eastfloat Terminal at Birkenhead, boosting capacity and efficiency across the Mersey region's logistics network. The project will create roughly 300,000 sq ft of indoor and 160,000 sq ft of outdoor storage space, modernising warehousing and cargo-handling facilities. Work will roll out over the coming years. Peel Ports Logistics will conti
Concordia Damen begins major refit for Reederei Deymann vessel Concordia Damen has started a major refit of the dry cargo vessel Hirschhorn for Reederei Deymann, one of Germany's largest inland shipping operators. The vessel arrived at the yard in Werkendam, where the full transformation is now underway. The project includes removing the entire aft section and installing a new twin-shaft propulsion system with two fuel-efficient diesel-electric engines. Conc
X-Press Feeders takes slots on CSX/CIX8 service X-Press Feeders has secured space on the China-West India CSX/CIX8 service, jointly operated by Emirates Shipping Line and Evergreen, and is marketing it under the name China West India X-Press (CWX2). The service, which was launched in July, deploys six vessels of around 5,000 TEU and follows the rotation: Qingdao - Xiamen - Guangzhou (Nansha) - Shenzhen (Dachan) - Port Kelang - Colombo - Nhava
MOL and Shipping Corporation of India sign MOU Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the tugboat business in India, marking a new phase of cooperation between Japan and India in the maritime sector. The agreement was signed on October 27, 2025, during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. The partnership aims to strengthen safe and susta
Rotterdam and Duisburg ports accelerate joint energy transition Port of Rotterdam and the port in Duisburg are forging a partnership to become pivotal hydrogen and CO2 hubs, establishing themselves as essential infrastructure for achieving climate-neutral industrial operations. This collaboration reinforces North Rhine-Westphalia's role as a European logistics nexus serving energy distribution networks and military mobility requirements for collective defense
Tauranga port secures resource consent for expansion project Port of Tauranga has confirmed that its associate entity, Northport Group Limited, received regulatory approval for a significant port expansion initiative. The Environment Court validated revised project conditions encompassing approximately 12 hectares of land reclamation, a 250-metre wharf extension, and requisite capital dredging operations. Leonard Sampson, Chief Executive of Port of Taurang
The strategic importance of India's entrance to container shipping lines industry India's ambitious entry into global container shipping comes at a moment when traditional maritime routes face unprecedented disruption, positioning the South Asian giant to challenge established powers while chaos reshapes trade flows
Kuehne+Nagel to acquire aerospace logistics specialist Eastway Kuehne+Nagel plans to acquire Eastway Global Forwarding Ltd., a leading provider of aerospace logistics services. The deal will expand Kuehne+Nagel's global aerospace capabilities and support growth in the fast-developing aviation sector. Ireland-based Eastway operates in 130 countries and is known for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support, engine logistics, aviation warehousing, customs brokerage, an
Wintermar Offshore reports higher operating profit Wintermar Offshore posted a 25% year-on-year rise in operating profit to US$14.7 million for the first nine months of 2025. Higher charter rates and strong performance from high-tier vessels supported the result. Owned Vessels Drive Growth Owned Vessel Revenue increased 11.6% to US$50.3 million. High-tier vessel utilisation jumped to 76% from 59% last year. Average charter rates rose about 5% sin
IBIA and INTERCARGO strengthen collaboration on decarbonisation The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) and the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) have signed a reciprocal membership agreement to boost cooperation between the dry bulk sector and the marine fuels industry. The partnership formalises the existing relationship between the two bodies and aims to enhance collaboration on fuel quality, safety, and decarbonis
CMA CGM, Cosco and ONE extend Transatlantic service to Canada CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping Lines (CoscoSL)/OOCL, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are expanding their joint Mediterranean Transatlantic Amerigo/Mena/AT4 service with the addition of Halifax, Canada. The updated rotation now includes Algeciras, Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa, Valencia, Algeciras, Halifax, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Miami, and back to Algeciras. According to Dynaliners, this adjustment st
Gulftainer launches India-Gulf Express (GIX) Gulftainer has introduced the India-Gulf Express (GIX), a new direct maritime service designed to connect West India with the UAE, Oman, and Qatar through Gulftainer's integrated ports and logistics network. The service will feature weekly direct sailings from Nhava Sheva and Mundra to Sharjah, Sohar, Hamad, and Jebel Ali, supported by bonded hubs, terminals, and a dedicated trucking fleet to ens
Taicang Container Lines shifts IED service According to DynaLiners, Taicang Container Lines has adjusted its Taicang-India East (IED) service, replacing its previous call at Ho Chi Minh with Jakarta. The service connects the Yangtze River ports of Taicang and Nanjing with Southeast Asia and India. Under the revised setup, two vessels of around 1,900 TEU now provide fortnightly sailings on the following rotation: Nanjing - Taicang - Xiamen
MSC surpasses 7 Million TEUs In a landmark achievement for the global container shipping industry, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has surpassed the 7 million TEU capacity mark for the first time, according to the latest data released by Alphaliner. This remarkable feat reinforces MSC's position as the world's largest liner operator , underscoring its dominance in global trade and its relentless pace of expansion. As of t
Move to another business building - qualification help Moving an office can seem like a rather complicated and troublesome task. This is especially true for companies where more than 150 employees work, each of whom accumulates an impressive amount of personal stuff. This should include not only documents, but also office supplies, souvenirs, personal property and office equipment. That is why, when moving from one business center to another, you sho
Why bulk bags are the go-to solution for maritime and containerized shipping Every company is looking for ways to move goods faster, safer, and at lower cost. Especially with today's fast-changing supply chains. Warehouses and ports are under constant pressure to improve efficiency while reducing downtime. Traditional packaging like to smaller sacks or rigid containers often takes up too much space and requires more labor to handle. A good - and better - alternative is bu
Gold Star Line takes slots on Southeast Asia-East India service Gold Star Line has joined the joint Southeast Asia-East India TTX/CIX7/RMV service, operated by Bengal Tiger Line, Evergreen, RCL, and Wan Hai, according to Dynaliners. The service deploys four vessels of around 2,500 TEU and follows the rotation: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh - Laem Chabang - Singapore - Port Kelang - Chennai - Visakhapatnam - Port Kelang. This move allows Gold Star Line to strengthen
CMA CGM makes seasonal changes to Euromar CMA CGM has introduced seasonal adjustments to its North Europe-Morocco (Euromar) service, according to Dynaliners. The carrier has added Agadir, London (Tilbury), and a second call at Rotterdam to the rotation, complementing the recent inclusion of Flushing a few weeks earlier. To balance the extended sailing time, CMA CGM has deployed a fourth vessel of around 1,800 TEU to the service. The revi
Maersk removes Malta from North Europe-Mediterranean service Maersk has adjusted its North Europe-Mediterranean North Sea service, removing Malta as a hub from the rotation. The service now connects London (Gateway), Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, Antwerp, Alexandria, Ashdod, Port Said, and returns to London. The change aims to streamline operations and improve schedule efficiency across the network. The post appeared first on Container News .
X-Press Feeders adjusts Middle East and ISC network coverage According to DynaLiners, X-Press Feeders is reshaping its service coverage across the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. The carrier will discontinue its standalone Karachi Gulf Sharjah X-Press (KGS) service, which previously connected Jebel Ali with Oman, Pakistan, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. In the revised setup, X-Press will maintain regional coverage through two routes: the Sharjah Jebel Ali Ex
Peter Dohle orders four 2,900 TEU containerships According to DynaLiners, German non-operating owner Peter Dohle has placed an order for four 2,900 TEU newbuildings at CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between late 2027 and 2028, though the charterer has not yet been disclosed. This latest order continues Peter Dohle's long-standing investment strategy in modern, mid-sized containerships to meet fu
CMA CGM updates Manaus Shuttle and Mercosul Atlas service CMA CGM has revised its Manaus Shuttle rotation in the Amazon region. The river port of Itacoatiara has been replaced with Macapa, and by the end of December, Fortaleza and Pointe-à-Pitre will also be removed. The updated rotation will serve Cartagena, Colon (Manzanillo), Macapa, Manaus, Macapa, Vila do Conde, and return to Cartagena. In addition, CMA CGM's Brazilian domestic operator Mercosul ha
Developers shun Dutch 1GW offshore wind auction The Dutch authorities have received no bids for its 1GW Nederwiek 1-A offshore wind site in the North Sea. The site, which covers an area of around 150 sq km, some 95 km off the coast of Texel, was already reduced from 2GW to decrease the investment required and the financial risks to developers. Regardless, ...
Nordic American Tankers readies suezmax newbuilds in South Korea Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is heading back to South Korea for fresh tonnage, with a letter of intent signed for two suezmax newbuilds worth about $86m apiece. The Herbjørn Hansson-led company said deliveries are planned for the second half of 2028, with a final shipbuilding contract expected to be sealed in early 2026. NAT last ...
KNOT moves to take KNOT Offshore Partners private New York-listed shuttle tanker owner KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has received a buyout proposal from its parent company, Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT), aiming to acquire all publicly held common units and take the New York-listed partnership private. The unsolicited, non-binding offer proposes a cash consideration of $10 per common unit, to be executed ...
Equinor extends Aker Solutions inspection services deal to 2030 Norway's Aker Solutions has won a four-year contract extension to provide onshore and offshore inspection services for compatriot Equinor. The extension follows the Norwegian energy giant's decision to exercise an option included in the current agreement. Under the extension, Aker Solutions will continue to deliver inspection services across more than 15 operating facilities in Norway. ...
Norden names new dry cargo head Danish shipowner and operator Norden has named Christian Antonsen as its new head of dry cargo in the freight services and trading division. Antonsen joins from agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), where he currently serves as global ocean freight director, chartering. His career has also included stints at Swiss-based agribusiness firm Bunge and Denmark-based ...
One in four maritime suppliers flagged for cyber risks A growing number of maritime suppliers are being flagged for cyber vulnerabilities as shipowners tighten supply-chain due diligence and demand verified ESG and data-security credentials. According to new findings from Achilles Network, more than 28% of maritime parts and service suppliers assessed over the past year were rated as having high or very-high cyber risk. ...
Seatrium offloads PSV duo to Brazilian firm for $60m Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has decided to sell two of its platform supply vessels for $59.7m. The vessels will be sold to Brazilian vessel operator Posidonia Shipping and Trading, an unrelated third party. The transaction will be done via the sale of a 100% stake in Seatrium's special Brazilian-based shipowning company, Guanabara Navegação, a wholly ...
Latsco firms up boxship brace at Huangpu Wenchong Greece's Latsco Shipping has firmed up its move into container shipping, exercising options for two additional 1,900 teu vessels at China's Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. According to brokers, the Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis-led owner has confirmed the extra pair, with delivery scheduled for June and August 2028. The decision follows an initial order placed earlier this year for ...
Port fees truce to begin next Monday as China pledges massive soybean buys A year-long suspension of tit-for-tat port fees between the United States and China will take effect next Monday, according to a release from the White House, marking a major breakthrough in global trade flows and offering a potential boost to bulk shipping markets. The truce forms part of a sweeping trade and economic deal reached ...
MSC crosses the 7m teu mark The records continue to tumble for Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest container carrier, with the latest data from Alphaliner showing the Geneva-based boxline's fleet has breached the 7m teu mark. The Soren Toft-led liner now has a fleet of 7,002,757 teu, with an orderbook on top in excess of 2m teu. Putting MSC's ...
Bridge team lapse behind Leeuwin II disaster Ineffective coordination and monitoring by the crew and harbour pilots on board the containership Maersk Shekou contributed to its high-profile collision last year with the tall ship Leeuwin II in the port of Fremantle, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found. The 333 m long, Singapore-flagged Maersk Shekou was being navigated into Fremantle under the direction of ...
Tuapse terminal ablaze after major Ukrainian drone strike Ukraine's latest wave of drone strikes has hit one of Russia's key Black Sea energy hubs, with two tankers and parts of the Rosneft-operated Tuapse oil terminal suffering damage over the weekend. Regional authorities in Krasnodar Krai confirmed that two merchant ships - both foreign-flagged - were damaged in the attack, which set off large ...
Vintage cape breaches the $30m mark as capesize values soar Capesize values continue to firm, with a 14-year-old unit breaking the $30m barrier. Brokers report Chinese buyers are sweeping the market for Korean-built ships. The Mineral Subic (179,397 dwt, built 2011, Hanjin Subic) has been widely reported sold for $30.25m - the first 2011-built Korean cape to print above the $30m level this year. The ...
Port fee questions linger after shipping used as trade-war 'pawn' The shipping industry breathed a sigh of relief when a pause in US and Chinese port fees was announced. But...
Resurgent Somali piracy threat growing amid concerns over links to Houthis and al-Shabaab An unsuccessful attempt by pirates to board a Stolt-Nielsen tanker off Somalia on Monday is unlikely to be an isolated...
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Ship recycling stagnant as two-tier market prevails While activity elsewhere has weakened Bangladeshi buyers continue to pay relatively high prices amid limited supply and steady demand
NorthStandard gets new head of underwriting for Asia-Pacific Jack Marriott-Smalley starts job today
Ukraine hits Russia's key oil export facility in the Black Sea The oil facilities and a tanker were set ablaze in Tuapse port after the Ukrainian drone attack in the early...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers pushes on with chartering and funding of order book Evangelos Marinakis-backed gas shipping company unveils new financing for eight newbuildings
Chinese yard prices stack up whatever happens to US port fees, argues Haynes Boone Thinking about ordering anywhere else? There isn't anywhere else
MEPC decision a small blow in global energy transition progress IMO postponement 'disappointing versus what could have been', says InterContinental Energy chief executive Alex Tancock
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Sanctions squeeze on Russian and Iranian oil seen lifting 'clean' tanker demand, CMES says The Shanghai-listed shipowner says ageing global tanker fleets and limited shipbuilding capacity will further support freight rates amid shifting trade...
The week in newbuildings: Bulkers and big tankers dominate activity With the exception of two aframax tankers ordered in South Korea, Chinese shipyards won all new orders in the past...
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Record Q3 profit for HD KSOE amid continued drive to revive US shipbuilding The strong results come as parent HD Hyundai accelerates its global expansion and partnerships in the US shipbuilding sector
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Intermodal savings rose in Q3, but might not yield high rates in '26 While intermodal savings remain above 20%, according to the latest Intermodal Savings Index, there is not enough pressure yet in the trucking market to drive up rates across the US on intermodal rail.
MSC agrees to reflag 12 container ships in India in diversification push The migration of European carriers away from their traditional foreign "flags of convenience" to India's emerging market is seen as a major maritime boost for New Delhi as it vigorously seeks private investment to drive economic growth.
Increased supply chain scrutiny at odds with customs enforcement capability Trade software vendor Altana released a tool this month designed to help US Customs and Border Protection match its ability to screen import goods at a level on par with new US regulations.
Year-long pause on US port fees targeting China vessels to start Nov. 10 Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.
Seglem family and NYK make take-private play for US-listed shuttle tanker player Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers looks to take over KNOT Offshore Partners for $10 a share
Clarksons says product tankers could move into aframax trades as clean rates trail But analysts believe prospects are good for sector despite rate gap to crude sisters
Law firm HFW brings in CJC master mariner to boost Greek practice Stephen Angove will join in London but head to Piraeus early next year
Briese and Ernst Russ cash in on strong secondhand container values German owners are taking advantage of current market conditions for boxships
Lomar-backed tech operation completes testing of hydrogen engine retrofits Newlight takes major step forward from prototype to ship installation
Former BW LPG boss Martin Ackermann back in front-line role at Purus Experienced executive makes 'exciting return' to shipping
Probe reveals what contributed to a huge Maersk ship crashing a sail vessel Australian accident report reveals how Maersk Shekou hit training ship
Norden hires new head of asset-light bulker business from major grain house New hire joins from grain trader Archer Daniels Midland
Greek ship owners drive super-charged growth at Portuguese flag Tech-driven certification and EU rules have made the Madeira register an increasingly attractive choice among Hellenic players
Qatar threatens to cut LNG supply to Europe over incoming regulation 'We cannot reach net zero because we don't think it is achievable' minister tells conference
Nordic American Tankers heads to South Korea for two new vessels Norwegian owner ready to splash $86m
Number of laden VLCCs hits new record as rates hit three-year high Sentosa Ship Brokers calculates that only 39% of big tankers are currently in ballast
Iron-ore laden bulker refloated after grounding in monsoon storm Star Bueno ran into trouble while waiting to unload its cargo off the coast of Vietnam
Alternative-fuelled orders almost halved in first 10 months of 2025 DNV says LNG-fuelled container ships continue to dominate
Container lines lead the way as US-China truce boosts share prices Bulkers follow on with gains as port fees scrapped for at least a year
Synergy Marine seals management deal for offshore assets chartered to Aramco Singapore ship manager takes over five jack-up barges and offshore support vessels
Will the US-China port fee pause help line VLCC owners' pockets? Brokers are split Analysts are divided on whether trade truce will help or hurt the largest crude tankers
'Significant' year for LNG carrier orders ahead, says GTT Cargo containment designer sees need for 150 newbuildings to cover record volume of new liquefaction greenlighted this year
Klaveness adds grain trader from Marubeni to ramp up Japanese presence Dry bulk operation welcomes Junji Aratani on board
Ukrainian seafarer recovered alive hours after falling overboard in Greek waters Incident probably happened on MSC-controlled container ship
Constantine Logothetis and Idan Ofer-backed fuel tech firm adds 28 ships from Greek owner Sulnox wins significant fleet agreement from Spring Marine
Capital Clean Energy answers $1.8bn question with financing deals Analysts say financing needs for newbuilding programme are 'squared away' with latest debt deals
Saudi oil giant Aramco and Synergy Marine seal offshore vessel management deal Singapore ship manager takes over five jack-up barges and offshore support vessels
Egypt 'seizes sanctioned ship over unpaid Suez Canal tolls' Russian-flagged Dignity was blacklisted by the US, UK and EU in 2025
Pirates target ship off Somalia just days after threat level hiked Incident comes one week after authorities raised their piracy threat assessment following the abduction of a dhow
Ifchor Galbraiths' researcher Jake Seed reveals the secrets of his craft at the coalface Tanker expert reflects on his 10-year journey at shipbroking group
ESL Shipping sheds loss-making chartered bulkers as earnings rise Finnish owner says newer ships are outperforming less efficient veterans
Long-term tanker deals fail to save Iino bottom line after slow summer Japanese owner also says chemical tanker operations were hit by uncertainty over US tariffs
White House confirms one-year trade truce with China Shipping breathes a sigh of relief as measures are paused
Tanker sold for recycling as clear-out of veteran dark fleet tonnage continues Sources put a five-year lifespan on dark fleet tankers due to difficulties getting them through special surveys
Seatrium sells offshore support vessel pair for $59.7m Buyer is Brazilian operator Posidonia Shipping & Trading
Hanwha Ocean drops $32.8m lawsuit against subcontractors Dispute had been going on for three years
GTT revenue climbs on LNG newbuildings but orderbook starts to slide CEO says US' lifting of moratorium on new LNG projects has 'spectacularly reignited investment decisions'
Fire breaks out on tanker in Russia after Ukrainian drone raid Attack targets oil infrastructure in Tuapse on the Black Sea
UPS expands healthcare reach with completion of Andlauer Healthcare deal UPS has completed the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group in Canada.
Delta Air Lines to expand cargo capability in Salt Lake City Delta Air Lines is launching an $18 million upgrade of its Salt Lake City cargo terminal.
Cargojet, Latam add new freighter routes, capacity to Europe Cargojet has introduced its first scheduled freighter service to Europe. Latam Cargo has added more flights and new routes between Brussels and several South American destinations.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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