Singapore to Trial Digital Ship Identity Passes
Singapore is set to become a testing ground for the implementation of digital ship identity, including digital port clearance and bunkering.
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Post-Ramadan Resurgence for Indian Ship Recycling Market
The ship recycling markets in the Indian sub-continent have experienced an unexpected surge in activity following Ramadan, according to GMS.
Busan New Port Adds seventh Container Terminal
Busan New Port in South Korea has inaugurated its seventh container terminal, enhancing its cargo handling capacity.
Singapore Beats Off Competition to Remain Shipping Hub King
Singapore is again been named the world's premier maritime hub, topping multiple global rankings, the latest being revealed during Singapore Maritime Week.
S. Korea PM Pledges $4B to Grow Country's Containership Fleet
Royal Thai Navy Completes Investigation into Sunk Frigate
The Royal Thai Navy concludes its investigation into the 2022 sinking of a frigate, attributing the disaster to weather, ship condition & human error.
Bodies of All Fishing Trawler Crew Recovered After Collision
The crew of a Chinese fishing trawler, consisting of eight individuals, tragically lost their lives following a collision with a container ship.
Calls for Bangkok Port to be Relocated from Khlong Toei
PM of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, announces plans to move Bangkok Port from its location in the Khlong Toei district along the Chao Phraya River.
Fishing Boat & Container Ship Collide Off Hainan, 8 Missing
Following a collision with the Panamanian containership off Hainan Province in South China, up to eight individuals have been reported missing.
Hazard Level D Cargo Ships Changes Course After Taiwan Quake
The significant earthquake that rocked the east coast of Taiwan at 8am local time on Wednesday caused noticeable disruptions in marine operations
South Korea Detains Cargo Ship for Alleged Sanction Violation
In a rare act, the South Korean Coast Guard has detained a merchant ship on its course, identified as the De Yi, due to its stateless status.
ONE's East Coast Service Delayed Due to Red Sea Crisis
Singapore's container shipping company ONE has announced a delay in resuming its EC4 service until conditions in the Red Sea become stable.
Berths Damaged at Hualien Port, Taiwan After Quake
The quake caused significant damage to Hualien port, affecting several docks particularly those designated for sand and bulk cargo unloading.
Direct Calls to Hong Kong Cancelled by Container Alliances
Major container shipping alliances are moving away from including Hong Kong as a primary port of call in their east-west trade routes.
CNC & COSCO Sign Asian Vessel-Sharing Partnership
COSCO and CNC, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, have finalized a vessel-sharing partnership for operations between China and the Philippines.
Electric Passenger Vessel Launched by Pyxis in Singapore
On March 27, 2024, Pyxis unveiled its electric port passenger vessel, X TRON, during a launch event at Clifford Pier in Singapore.
Maintenance Robot Created by MOL & Other Japanese Companies
Mitsui OSK Lines, in collaboration with Sumitomo Heavy Industries and other Japanese firms, has introduced a maintenance robot
COSCO SHIPPING & CITIC Group Ink Cooperation Deals
Earlier in March, COSCO SHIPPING made headlines by entering into two significant cooperation agreements in Shanghai.
Two Killed in Crane Collapse at Ulsan Container Pier
South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor announces partial halt to reinforcement operations at Jeong Il Ulsan Container Terminal following an incident
Majority Stake in Gopalpur Port Purchased by Adani
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) of India has finalized a deal to acquire a 95% share in Gopalpur Port Limited.