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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major 10-Year Contract Extension

Norwegian car carrier company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a 10-year contract extension with a global automotive equipment manufacturer.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major 10-Year Contract Extension
1 day ago

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea

The container vessel MSC Houston V, sailing under the Portuguese flag, encountered severe weather off Portugal’s southern coast on March 20th.

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea
4 days ago

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus

General cargo vessel Bers experienced an engine failure while passing through the Bosphorus near the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Turkey on March 19

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus
4 days ago

Bulk Carrier Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Malaysia

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak has detained the bulk carrier Queen Harmony for anchoring without permission.

Bulk Carrier Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Malaysia
5 days ago

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe

On March 18, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel Venture suffered an engine failure and ran aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg.

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe
5 days ago

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage

Early hours of March 18, LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II at the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage
6 days ago

Tugboat Sinks After Collision with Containership in Callao

A collision between the tugboat Westport and the containership A. Idefix on March 14 in the Callao Sea resulted in the sinking of the tugboat.

Tugboat Sinks After Collision with Containership in Callao
6 days ago

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe

A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe
7 days ago

U.S. LNG Producers Seek Higher Prices Amid Rising Costs

Several U.S. LNG producers are looking to renegotiate higher prices with buyers due to increasing construction, labor, and borrowing costs.

U.S. LNG Producers Seek Higher Prices Amid Rising Costs
7 days ago

Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of Final GG5G Vessel, ECO Napoli

The Grimaldi Group has officially taken delivery of the ECO Napoli, marking the completion of its GG5G-class vessel series.

Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of Final GG5G Vessel, ECO Napoli
17 Mar 2025

Elbdeich Reederei Confirms Order for Two More Containerships

Elbdeich Reederei finalizes orders for two new containerships from Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in China, reinforcing its fleet expansion strategy.

Elbdeich Reederei Confirms Order for Two More Containerships
17 Mar 2025

MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast

The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.

MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast
14 Mar 2025

NGOs Urge EU to Act Over Livestock Carrier’s Troubled Voyage

A coalition of non-governmental organizations has sent an open letter to the European Commission and Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare.

NGOs Urge EU to Act Over Livestock Carrier’s Troubled Voyage
14 Mar 2025

Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident

The accident is expected to result in substantial insurance claims, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million.

Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident
13 Mar 2025

Hapag-Lloyd Expands Fleet Capacity with Jumboization Project

Shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has earmarked another series of vessels for jumboization, continuing its strategy of expanding container capacity.

Hapag-Lloyd Expands Fleet Capacity with Jumboization Project