13 Sep 2024

Yangzijiang, Tsuneishi Form Joint Venture with $117m Investment

Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest private shipbuilder, has announced a joint venture with Japan’s Tsuneishi Holdings.

Yangzijiang, Tsuneishi Form Joint Venture with $117m Investment
11 Sep 2024

India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC

India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is rapidly advancing, with MSC emerging as a potential key long-term partner.

India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC
10 Sep 2024

Wärtsilä Secures Contract for Singapore's Next-Gen Traffic System

Wärtsilä awarded prototyping contract for Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Wärtsilä Secures Contract for Singapore's Next-Gen Traffic System
9 Sep 2024

Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard

A 38-year-old man passed away on Sunday while being transported to Dhaka for advanced medical care after an explosion at a Sitakunda shipbreakers

Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard
9 Sep 2024

Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port

Bangladeshi national news outlets have reported a minor collision between two bulk carriers at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port.

Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port
6 Sep 2024

Hong Kong, South China Halt Container Handling for Typhoon Yagi

Container terminals in Hong Kong and southern China paused operations yesterday, September 5, as Super Typhoon Yagi neared.

Hong Kong, South China Halt Container Handling for Typhoon Yagi
5 Sep 2024

Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead

On September 4, at approximately 2:15 PM local time, a tugboat, Oshio, went down in Singapore's Eastern Anchorage, within the port limits.

Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead
4 Sep 2024

Mitsui Ocean Cruises Unveils Shore Excursion Program

Mitsui Ocean Cruises revealed its lineup of shore excursions for its debut season, as the company counts down to the launch of its first vessel.

Mitsui Ocean Cruises Unveils Shore Excursion Program
3 Sep 2024

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge

Two divisions of China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, are set to merge through a share swap deal.

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge
30 Aug 2024

Viking Unveils Six New Exclusive Asian Itineraries for 2025

Viking has announced the launch of six new itineraries in Asia for 2025, featuring exclusive access to destinations in Japan and China.

Viking Unveils Six New Exclusive Asian Itineraries for 2025
29 Aug 2024

Crystal Opens 2026 Bookings, Includes Japan Cherry Blossoms

Crystal has opened bookings for 2026 and will take travelers to a variety of destinations, including Indonesia, Japan, Africa, and the USA.

Crystal Opens 2026 Bookings, Includes Japan Cherry Blossoms
29 Aug 2024

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers

The Indian government has successfully finalized a wage agreement with dockworkers, bringing an end to nearly three years of negotiations.

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers
28 Aug 2024

Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion

Viking is approaching the Chinese market with caution, as discussed by CFO Leah Talactac during the company’s second quarter earnings call.

Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion
28 Aug 2024

Explosion on Cargo Ship at Manila Results in Fatality, Injuries

A cargo ship flying the Philippine flag experienced an explosion while docked at Manila Port on August 27, as reported by local news outlets.

Explosion on Cargo Ship at Manila Results in Fatality, Injuries
27 Aug 2024

Analysts Predict Decline in Asia-Europe Freight Rates by 2025

Analysts from Asia-based container consultancy forecast drop in Asia-Europe box freight rates, expecting prices to plummet by over 70% by June.

Analysts Predict Decline in Asia-Europe Freight Rates by 2025