US Blocks Vessels for Alleged Iranian Arms Shipments to Russia
September 10th, US announces sanctions on several vessels involved in transporting munitions from Iran to Russia, accusing Iran of supplying arms
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Containership Dali to Depart for China for Extensive Repairs
The Dali, which struck and damaged the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore nearly six months ago, is preparing to leave its repair facility.
Grimaldi Introduces RoRo Service Between Italy & Turkey
The Grimaldi Group is preparing to launch a new roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping route connecting Italy and Turkey. later this month.
Hapag-Lloyd to Implement New GRI for South American Routes
German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reveals plans to introduce a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container, effective from October 1.
MSC Expands Fleet with Additional Secondhand Ship Purchases
MSC continues to solidify its position as the world’s leading liner company with the acquisition of even more secondhand vessels.
Cargo Ship Docks in Tromsø with 20,000 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate
Cargo vessel Ruby, registered in Malta, arrived at Tromsø harbor in Norway after sustaining hull damage from running aground.
MSC Containership Loses 46 Containers Amid Rough Weather
The South African Maritime Safety Authority said 46 containers were lost overboard from the containership MSC Antonia due to severe weather.
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.
Shipspotter Claims Russian-Linked Ships Obscuring Identities
Ships linked to Russia have been engaging in crude attempts to obscure their identities, in direct violation of IMO regulations.
COSCO Continues Expansion with Major Dry Bulk Vessel Order
COSCO Shipping has extended its aggressive expansion strategy by placing a substantial newbuilding order in the dry bulk sector.
Safetrans Line Sells Entire Fleet to MSC Amid Strategic Shift
Safetrans Line, a China-based liner operator with a focus on Russia, has sold all of its container ships to the Mediterranean Shipping Company.
COSCO Shipping Orders 12 Methanol-Powered Container Ships
COSCO Shipping, fourth largest container shipping company globally, places order for twelve 14,000 TEU container vessels with sister company.
Port State Control to Launch Crew Wage Inspection Campaign
The Tokyo and Paris MoU on Port State Control gears up to initiate a three-month joint concentrated inspection campaign focused on crew wages.
Yang Ming Expands Owned Fleet with Early Ship Purchases
Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is growing its owned fleet by ending the charters of two 12,000 TEU ships ahead of schedule.
Panama Canal to Implement Long-Term Slot Allocation System
Panama Canal to introduce long-term slot allocation system aimed at enhancing transit certainty, flexibility, particularly for neopanamax locks.