New AWO video underscores TTB industry's importance to national security The American Waterways Operators, the trade association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge (TTB) industry, has released a new video on the industry's contributions to U.S. national and homeland security. The
ABS launches Eagle Twin solution for offshore floaters ABS has launched ABS EagleTwin, a web-based structural digital twin solution tailored for FPSO, FLNG and FSRU owners and operators. With the objective of improving safety for offshore operations, ABS EagleTwin provides
FERRIES 2025: Innovations in emergency evacuation for alternative-fueled ferries As the ferry industry adopts alternative fuels, safety strategies must evolve to match new technologies. At next week's Marine Log's FERRIES Conference, Whitney Mantooth, senior engineer I, Technology Americas at ABS, will
World's first S90 methanol engine retrofit confirmed Everllence has announced the completion of the world's first conversion of an Everllence B&W S90 two-stroke engine to dual-fuel methanol running. The announcement followed the successful sea-trials of Cosco Shipping Lines' 20,000+
Op-Ed: How offshore operators can boost efficiency digitally By Damien Bertin, Business Director, Opsealog After several years of volatility, the offshore support vessel (OSV) sector is experiencing a rare period of relative stability. Supply remains tight and operators are looking
ADSB and Kongsberg secure Kuwait Coast Guard waterjet refitting contract Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract to upgrade the waterjet propulsion systems on 13 vessels operated by the Kuwait Coast Guard, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), reinforcing their
Dawn Services christens its newest tugboat Harvey, La., headquartered offshore towing specialist Dawn Services has christened the newest addition to its growing fleet, the M/V Captain John J. Charpentier. Built in Seattle, Wash., by the Marine Power and
Norwegian customs orders Viking patrol and fast response boats Esbjerg, Denmark-headquartered Viking Life-Saving Equipment's vessel range is not confined to lifeboats. It also supplies a range of high-performance boats for professional applications and has just signed a contract with Tolletaten (the
BlueBox integrates Otonomi insurance for real-time cargo protection BlueBox Systems, a real-time air freight tracking provider, and logistics insurtech Otonomi are expanding their partnership. Previously, Otonomi used BlueBox data to monitor shipments and detect supply chain disruptions. Now, BlueBox is integrating Otonomi's insurance services directly into its platform. Users can access Otonomi's "Cargo Delay Coverage" product from the BlueBox homepage. The syst
Port of Aarhus breaks container records The Port of Aarhus, Denmark's largest commercial port, posted its best quarter ever in 2025. Container traffic surged 27% in the first nine months, and the third quarter alone set a new record. From July to September, the port handled 262,301 TEU, a 51% increase compared to the same period last year. CEO Thomas Haber Borch said, "Our strong route network, new ships, and growing recognition of Aar
Port of Tanjung Pelepas issues first green Sukuk to fund sustainable growth Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia's MMC Group and Netherlands' APM Terminals, has successfully issued its inaugural Green Sukuk valued at RM500 million. The sukuk is split equally into three- and five-year tenors. Funding Expansion and Sustainability PTP Chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh said the proceeds will fund capacity expansion to meet growing export, imp
Echandia to power Spliethoff's new cargo vessels Echandia, the Swedish leader in maritime battery systems, will supply energy storage for eight new Spliethoff cargo vessels, with an option for two more. The ships are under construction at Wuhu Shipyard in China, with WE Tech Solutions as system integrator. Echandia's LTO batteries will optimize generator efficiency during short, intense cargo loading and unloading operations. The LTO systems ha
ABB powers CMAL's new all-electric ferry fleet ABB will supply advanced power distribution and propulsion systems for seven new all-electric ferries owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) in Scotland. Built by Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Poland, the vessels will be delivered between late 2027 and early 2029. ABB will also equip several CMAL ferry terminals, including Kennacraig and Port Askaig, with shore connection systems to prov
Sea-Intelligence: Global schedule reliability plateaus around the 65% mark Sea-Intelligence has published issue 170 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report , with schedule reliability figures up to and including September 2025. In September 2025, global industry schedule reliability recorded a marginal M/M improvement of 0.1 percentage points to 65.2% , the second-highest figure for the month (across 2019-2025). On a Y/Y level, schedule reliability in September 202
Interferry appoints new Chairman and six Global Board Directors Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, has announced six new appointments to its Board of Directors and the election of Götz Becker of FRS as Chairman. The appointments, approved during the Annual General Meeting in Sorrento on October 6, reflect the association's growing international diversity and industry reach. Diverse and Global Expertise The new directors, each
Harren Group partners with Orca AI to boost navigational safety Harren Group, a leading German shipowner and maritime logistics specialist, has partnered with maritime tech innovator Orca AI to enhance safety and efficiency across its newbuild fleet of heavy-lift, multipurpose, deck carrier, and bulk vessels. The collaboration marks a major step toward a data-driven safety culture within the company. "Our new Orca vessels already feature ultra-efficient engin
PIL expands LNG fleet with delivery of Kota Orkid Pacific International Lines (PIL) has taken delivery of Kota Orkid , its eighth LNG-powered vessel, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Alongside the four "O" Class vessels delivered this year, PIL has also added four 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel ships since 2024. The company has another 12 LNG dual-fuel vessels on order, five 13,000 TEU and seven 9,000 TEU ships, set for del
PepsiCo Polska to open smart automated warehouse with Mecalux PepsiCo Polska will launch a new automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki in the third quarter of 2026. The facility will use Mecalux technology to connect production and dispatch operations, increasing logistics capacity and reducing CO2 emissions. The automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) will handle potato crisps and other snacks. It was designed to boost efficiency without expandin
PTP launches berth zero to boost capacity Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia's MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, will develop a new berth, Berth Zero, as part of its expansion plan. MMC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Antara Koh (M) Sdn. Bhd. (MMCE-AKSB JV) will lead the project on PTP's undeveloped land. The project includes dredging, reclamation, and construction of a 360-meter berth along PTP's line
Royal Caribbean begins construction on seventh Oasis Class ship Royal Caribbean has officially begun construction on its seventh Oasis Class ship, marking the start of a new chapter in the cruise line's most iconic vessel series. The milestone was celebrated with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the first piece of steel was cut for the ship set to debut in 2028. The event was attended by repres
Pacific International Lines launches new feeder services to Central America Pacific International Lines (PIL) has launched its new West Coast Central America Feeder 1 and 2 services (CA1 and CA2), making inaugural calls at ports in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. The services, announced in July, provide customers with efficient and comprehensive access to Central America. Enhanced Connectivity with Intermodal Services Alongside the CA1 and CA2 feeder services, PI
CMA CGM announces PSS from Spain to West Africa CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain reliable and efficient services for customers. Effective November 10, 2025, and until further notice, the surcharge will apply to all shipments originating from Spanish ports and destined for West Africa, with the exception of Dakar, Senegal, where a PSS is already in force. The su
Port of Gothenburg welcomes third direct service to Asia The Port of Gothenburg has achieved a historic milestone with the launch of a new direct service to Asia by CMA CGM on October 26. This development marks the first time in the port's 400-year history that three separate direct container services connect Gothenburg with Asia each week - the others operated by Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd and MSC. "It is the first time in the port's 400-year history that we
APM Terminals and Alabama Port move ahead with Mobile expansion APM Terminals and the Alabama Port Authority have agreed to move ahead with a $131m expansion at the Port of Mobile, adding a new 1,300-foot container berth to handle growing trade volumes through the Gulf of Mexico gateway. The "Phase V" project will boost berth capacity by 50%, allowing the APM Terminals Mobile facility to ...
CMA CGM plots expansion in Saudi Arabia with $450m Jeddah terminal JV French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has taken another step to expand its terminal footprint in the Middle East, signing a term sheet with Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) for a potential joint venture to build and operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port. The agreement, signed by CMA Terminals during the ...
Jinhui clears out another ageing supramax Oslo-listed Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has sold another of its older supramax bulk carriers as part of its ongoing fleet renewal drive. The Hong Kong-based owner said it agreed to dispose of a 2012-built, 56,469-dwt Jin Mao for $13.2m to China's New Unite Marine. The vessel, built at Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, will be ...
Port fees: from temporary problem to structural risk to trade? Sagitta Marine managing director Thomas Zaidman on what happens if fair and unimpeded port access becomes a tool of trade policy. After decades lying in the long grass, geopolitical forces have re-emerged as a key operational risk. This is not to say that politicians especially target shipping and vessel operators as a policy tool; most ...
IMO stalemate exposes deep global divides The world is divided when it comes to working out global shipping's green agenda. The successful campaign - led by the US and Saudi Arabia - to ensure the International Maritime Organization's Net-Zero Framework (NZF) was not ratified this month has rattled regulators, especially in Europe, where Greece and Cyprus's decision to abstain from voting ...
Panama Canal to develop new ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific The Panama Canal has launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners interested in developing port terminals on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the waterway. Following a process similar to that followed for the introduction of the gas pipeline project, the Panama Canal convened a group of ...
China's Agricore adds cape from Primebulk Chinese dry bulk heavyweight Agricore is listed as buyer of the 178,100 dwt Cape Aqua (built 2009, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding), confirming reports from last week that Primebulk had offloaded the vessel for around $25.5m to undisclosed Chinese interests. The deal marks Agricore's second reported S&P move of 2025, following its sale in June of a 2011-built ...
Queue times for commodity vessels off Chinese ports hit highs not seen since 2022 Xi Jinping's meeting with Donald Trump in South Korea later this week cannot come soon enough to smooth troubled commodity supply chains with vessels backing up off China on a scale not seen for years. Queue times for commodity vessels off Chinese ports have reached highs not seen since the second quarter of 2022, according ...
ABS appoints new CEO for consulting business ABS has appointed David Wechsler, a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting, as the new CEO of ABS Group, the company's consulting wing. Wechsler has a 35-year career in management consulting leadership positions across manufacturing, consumer products, sustainable energy, automotive, technology and services industries. Christopher Wiernicki, ABS chairman and CEO, said: "David
Is proposed Panama LPG pipeline a 'solution in search of a problem'? Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez maintains that an LPG pipeline across the isthmus will allow US exporters to avert...
Suez Canal traffic resumes after sanctioned tanker temporarily blocks key artery Russia-flagged tanker designated by Ofac, Ofsi and EU appeared to temporarily halt traffic in the Suez Canal on Tuesday
Panama Canal makes its case for two new transhipment hubs Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez explains the scope of the proposed terminal projects and the rationale behind the plan
RMK Maritime loses $12m claim for work on Euronav/Gener8 merger Henshaw J rejects case brought by Richard Moore's advisory firm
China Plus One strategy hangs in the balance amid US-Vietnam tariff discussions Meanwhile, China finds a new home in Europe to offset lost exports to the US
Ageing fleets and dual-fuel retrofits provide boost for Wärtsilä Wärtsilä posts a 10% year-on-year rise in operating profit to $227m in Q325, reflecting robust service growth
IMO bans 'forever chemical' from shipboard fire extinguisher use Solas and HSC updates are set to kick in on January 1, 2026
Hengli's reverse takeover revives Songfa as profitable shipbuilder amid order boom Company's outlook is expected to be further powered by booming new orders, state support and possibly easing US-China trade tensions
Port fees may pause, but the contest for maritime dominance won't In the new era of great power competition, a ceasefire is often just time to reload
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Russian box volumes rebound despite sanctions and service realignments Russia's container trade has mostly realigned toward non-Western partners and direct, rather than feeder, services
Green tech firms vow to shrug off MEPC shock Companies in the green shipping arena have argued they can get by without the global regulation they had been expecting...
General cargoship debuts new jetty at Houthi-held Ras Isa port Houthi-held Ras Isa port debuted one of its newly constructed jetties earlier this month, welcoming the port's first general cargoship...
Daily Briefing US and Chinese port fees could be lowered amid latest trade truce | P&I clubs accused of 'Pontius Pilate approach'...
UPS volumes grow overseas in Q3 as China-to-US shipments drop 27% International lanes that don't touch the US are growing package volumes faster as higher US tariffs disrupt established patterns, UPS said in its latest earnings report.
Sentiment growing for 2026 rebound in US imports after late-2025 decline Some market observers believe the frontloading story of 2025 was overplayed and that destocking is actually the major theme this year, which will result in a more robust 2026.
New Charleston CEO seeks to regain container growth 'momentum' Micah Mallace said SC Ports needs to return its focus to serving cargo owners and carriers after recent below-market volume growth.
Panama's twin terminal project attracts interest from 22 carriers, operators A meeting of the interested parties kicked off what will likely be a year-long process to select developers to design, build and operate the two terminals at Corozal on the Pacific side of the canal and Colón on the Atlantic that will cost a combined $2.6 billion.
WiseTech Global offices raided over insider trading allegations The investigation by Australian authorities involves alleged share sales activity in late 2024 and early 2025 by Chairman Richard White and three employees.
Maersk joins CMA CGM in reflagging container ships in India amid antitrust pressure The Indian government has been wooing global shipping and logistics conglomerates to invest beyond port-to-port shipping operations in the country through liberalized policy and tax frameworks.
Soaring container ship orderbook defies delayed IMO climate plan headwinds Orderbook ratio surpasses 33% for the first time since 2009
Japan presses ahead with $13bn multi-hydrogen engine trials J-Eng prepares to deliver the first ammonia dual-fuel engine as consortium with Yanmar and Kawasaki in multi-hydrogen engine trials
Norwegian technology developer eyes up secondhand LNG tonnage ECOnnect Energy is progressing two more projects that would add an FSU to its IQuay system
'Shipbuilding is a bipartisan issue': Senate hearing highlights US support for boosting yard sector But deliberations are overshadowed by division-fuelled government shutdown
Excelerate Energy allocates its lone FSRU newbuilding to Iraq New partners seal commercial terms for country's first LNG import terminal
Government shutdown puts kibosh on meeting to discuss US preparations for IMO votes US vying for re-election to UN shipping regulator's 40-seat executive body
CMA CGM plots $450m investment in Saudi port infrastructure Deal aims to strengthen Jeddah's Role as a Red Sea transshipment hub
Sanctions cause crude tanker 'shockwaves' as impact on product carriers more complicated Brokers see MR demand being pulled in different directions in complex markets
Dark fleet flotilla: Sanctioned tanker that grounded in Suez Canal one of four blacklisted ships in convoy The Komander was one of four ships hit with sanctions by major Western powers
Royal Caribbean shares plunge on disappointing outlook Third-quarter earnings were higher than expected, but the fourth quarter and 2026 picture were not
'World-first' methanol refit completed on giant Cosco container ship Everllence dual-fuel engine converted in China
Bigger Stena Sonangol pool celebrates 20 years with plans to add more tankers Co-manager Johan Jawert says the third decade will see more growth
Navios Maritime Partners issues new $300m bond in Oslo Five-year bond will pay a coupon of 7.75% per year
Petros Panagiotidis company inks $7m share deal with Maxim Group Robin Energy raising cash from single institutional investor
Alafouzos and Angelicoussis cashing in as VLCC rates climb amid flurry of US Gulf fixtures Private outfit Kyklades Maritime nets six-figure deal alongside Maran
Trygve Seglem brings in shipping veteran Pernille Ostensjo as KNOT director Experienced executive will replace the retiring Hans Petter Aas
Politics over pragmatism: How governments are losing the plot on decarbonisation The IMO's Net-Zero Framework was supposed to move shipping from ambition to action. The industry came prepared to deliver. Governments didn't
Panama Canal plots new container terminals at Atlantic and Pacific ends of waterway ACP taps industry heavyweights to boost transshipment capacity
Russia's Lukoil scrambles to sell assets after being hit by US sanctions Shipping arm of trading wing Litasco is among its assets and subsidiaries
LNG bunker vessels a key segment for Wartsila as retrofits and upgrade demand turn 'lumpy' Bullish forecast on marine demand due to icebreaker deal with US
Tariffs begin to hurt US container throughput as Europe surges Contrasting fortunes on opposite sides of the Atlantic
Stephenson Harwood opens up in Saudi Arabia with new partner hire Marcus Latta joining three-person team in Riyadh and Al Khobar
Dark fleet ship that collided with Frontline tanker among suezmaxes heading for breakers Russia-trading ships are putting pressure on scrap prices in India, Clarksons says
Indian refiner seeking spot crude cargo as sanctions deter Russian imports Bharat Petroleum to issue tender as a replacement for Russian oil, source tells Reuters
Norwegian tech firm eyes up secondhand LNG tonnage ECOnnect Energy is progressing two more projects that would add an FSU to its IQuay system
Jinhui Shipping books loss on fresh sale of ageing supramax Sales of older bulkers continue as Hong Kong owner awaits three new ultramaxes in 2028
Police search offices of 'shadow fleet insurer' in sanctions breach probe Maritime Mutual decided last week to stop insuring ships hauling Russian-origin oil
CMB sells capesize as clear-out of vintage bulkers extends Fleet renewal programme continues apace
UK offshore ship charterer Petrofac enters administration UK group says it is business as usual as restructuring solutions sought
Greek owner JHI Steamship orders up to three tankers worth $225m in South Korea Inglessis books first ships outside Japan
Norden raises 2025 profit guidance as gains from S&P deals climb Owner-operator sees net profit of $100m to $140m
Video: 'Drugs mothership' stormed by police in cocaine raid Crew arrested in operation off Canary Islands after US tip-off
Odfjell's Jensen named new head of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Sustainability officer takes on role 'to make fair business practices the global standard'
Leading underwriter Sundeep Khera shifts camp to Beazley Head of marine hull at AXA XL takes on expanded role at London rival
Angelicoussis Group sells VLCC to Asian offshore player Singapore's Yinson Production is the new owner of the Maran Antares
Heung-A Shipping sells pair of chemical tankers above market value Poland's Oktan Energy pays roughly 6% above market estimates
Seatrium lands $131m repair and upgrade contracts Recent wins expected to boost yard group's financial performance
'Part of the storm': Seaspan chief urges calm as Trump-era politics rock IMO climate plans China's renewable surge could anchor shipping's green transition despite IMO delay
Shipbuilders extend 17 newbuilding berths for Mozambique LNG as one major owner drops out Owner line-up for vessels now down to three, as lifting of force majeure puts project back in the spotlight
KCC sees positive outlook for fourth quarter as profit improves Oslo-listed owner bounces back from a weak first half
Heung-A Shipping sells pair of chemical tankers Buyer is Poland's Oktan Energy
Greek shipowner Efnav orders six bulkers at Hengli Shipbuilding First Hengli order adds to shipyard's recent newbuilding streak
13 dead after FSO Federal II fire in ASL Marine's Batam shipyard Second fatal blaze on storage tanker in four months
Samsung Heavy repairs small LNG ship with new version of home-grown containment system Shipbuilder plans to press ahead with using the technology for retrofits and full-size LNG carriers despite setbacks with its first iteration
Revived Chinese shipyard clinches order for four tankers from Singapore owner New Xiangsheng wins deal for bunker vessels nearly 10 years after the last delivery from its predecessor
Port Houston completes ship channel dredging amid environmental scrutiny Port Houston completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel expansion, while residents press for offshore disposal of potentially contaminated dredge material.
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