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
27 Aug 2024

Cargo Vessel Heemskerkgracht Runs Aground Near Montreal

The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that a general cargo ship, the Heemskerkgracht, ran aground in the Kahnawake region close to Montreal.

Cargo Vessel Heemskerkgracht Runs Aground Near Montreal
23 Aug 2024

Ocean Network Express Expands Scandinavian Baltic Express Service

ONE has announced major upgrades to its Scandinavian Baltic Express (SBX) service to include the ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam, Rauma, and Gävle.

Ocean Network Express Expands Scandinavian Baltic Express Service
20 Aug 2024

Indonesian Tanker Owners Reap Profits from Strategic Sales

This quarter has been active for Indonesian tanker owners, who are capitalizing on the market by selling tankers acquired years ago at profit.

Indonesian Tanker Owners Reap Profits from Strategic Sales
19 Aug 2024

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute

An Egyptian-flagged bulk carrier, the Wadi Albostan, has been detained at Paradip Port in India following orders from the Orissa High Court.

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute
19 Aug 2024

Pacific International Lines to Launch China-Bangladesh Service

PIL is preparing to introduce a new service, the China-Chittagong Express, which will connect key ports in China with those in Bangladesh.

Pacific International Lines to Launch China-Bangladesh Service
19 Aug 2024

CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast

SAMSA has confirmed that a CMA CGM vessel has once again lost containers overboard while navigating the waters off South Africa’s east coast.

CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast
9 Aug 2024

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban

The United Arab Emirates has recently prohibited ships flying the Eswatini flag from entering its ports, following a similar ban on Cameroon.

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
7 Aug 2024

IMO Unveils Toolkit to Combat Insider Threats in Maritime

The International Maritime Organization has introduced a new toolkit aimed at enhancing the shipping industry's response to insider threats.

IMO Unveils Toolkit to Combat Insider Threats in Maritime
6 Aug 2024

COSCO Orders Four Asphalt Carriers from Mawei Shipyard

China’s COSCO Shipping has placed an order for four 9,000-tonne special liquid cargo ships with Mawei Shipyard, a part of Fujian Shipbuilding.

COSCO Orders Four Asphalt Carriers from Mawei Shipyard
5 Aug 2024

South Korea Opens Indonesian Shipbuilding Training Center

Faced with record orderbooks and production bottlenecks, the South Korean government has inaugurated a shipbuilding training center in Indonesia.

South Korea Opens Indonesian Shipbuilding Training Center
2 Aug 2024

GTT & HD KSOE Works with CMA CGM on Cryogenic Fuel Tanks

GTT receive order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to design cryogenic fuel tanks for 12 LNG-fueled containerships for CMA CGM.

GTT & HD KSOE Works with CMA CGM on Cryogenic Fuel Tanks
2 Aug 2024

Taiwan Government to Support Yang Ming's Fleet Expansion

Taiwan’s Transportation and Communications Minister announced on July 30 that the government will back Yang Ming in commissioning more newbuilds.

Taiwan Government to Support Yang Ming's Fleet Expansion
2 Aug 2024

Uniper Launches BioLNG at Rotterdam Terminal

German energy giant Uniper has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first company to supply BioLNG from the gate terminal in Rotterdam.

Uniper Launches BioLNG at Rotterdam Terminal
1 Aug 2024

Yang Ming Shipping Line Announces New Leadership Roles

Yang Ming has announced a significant management reshuffle, promoting Cliff Pai to president and appointing Feng-Ming Tsai as the new chairman.

Yang Ming Shipping Line Announces New Leadership Roles