Bulk Carrier Manitoulin Grounds in St. Lawrence River
On October 2nd, the Canadian-flagged self-discharging bulk carrier Manitoulin ran aground in the St. Lawrence River near Cardinal, Canada.
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French Forces Detain Russian-Linked Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire
French media have reported the arrest of two senior officers from a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker intercepted near Saint-Nazaire, France.
Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Collide Off Fort Kochi
October 1, cargo vessel MSC Silver II collided with fishing boat Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea near Fort Kochi, India. No injuries were reported.
Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships
Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million
HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds
Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry
Houthis Claim Attack and Announce New U.S. Targets
Houthis have confirmed responsibility for the latest assault in the Red Sea and identified new American-linked targets, according to a statement.
Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus
September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.
Aggregate Carrier Sana Partially Sinks Off Kish Island
On September 24th, an aggregate carrier named Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, while it was roughly two miles south of Kish Island, Iran.
Vehicle Carrier Strikes Lock at Zeebrugge Port
On September 24th, a Liberian-flagged car carrier named the Jisu Fortune struck the Pierre Vandamme lock at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium.
ZIM Containership Colorado Diverted After Fire
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported on September 24 that the containership Colorado experienced a fire while crossing the Pacific Ocean.
Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth
China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers
Cargo Ship Storm I Disabled Off Spain’s Bay of Biscay
September 22, Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Storm I suffered engine failure and was drifting in the Bay of Biscay near the Ferrol estuary.
Cargo Ship Reports Near Miss in Attack Off Aden Coast
September 23, British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed an attack on a vessel around 120 nautical miles east of Aden.
India's SCI and Refiners Plan Expansion of MR Tanker Fleet
The Shipping Corporation of India, the state-owned carrier, is partnering with the country’s leading refiners to expand India’s MR tanker fleet
Comoros Cracks Down On False Ship Registrations
Israeli maritime analytics company Windward has reported that the government of Comoros has begun purging its international shipping registry.
COSCO Expands Logistics with New Deals in China & Singapore
COSCO is ramping up its logistics operations domestically and overseas, unveiling projects in the Pearl River Delta and Singapore’s Tuas megaport
WSC Launches AI Cargo Safety Program to Prevent Fires
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the liner industry’s lobbying body, has introduced the Cargo Safety Program, a new initiative designed to use AI
Empty Containers Now 41% of Global Shipping Traffic
A new study by the Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence highlights the rising share of empty containers that are being transported worldwide.
Greek Cargo Ship Niki Runs Aground Near Santa Flavia
A Greek-flagged cargo vessel named Niki ran aground on September 11th at Formica Rock, close to Porticello near Santa Flavia, Italy.
CMA CGM Rules Out Surcharges on New US Port Fees
CMA CGM, world’s third-largest container shipping line, assured clients it's prepared for the upcoming increase in US fees on Chinese-linked vessels