7 Jan 2025

Asia-Europe Freight Rates Drop Amid Alliance Reshuffle

Operators are cutting Asia-Europe freight rates as they compete for market share ahead of the upcoming reshuffling of container shipping alliances

Asia-Europe Freight Rates Drop Amid Alliance Reshuffle
6 Jan 2025

Asia Pacific Shipping Expands Fleet with 12 New Tanker Orders

Vietnamese shipowner Asia Pacific Shipping (ASP) is significantly expanding its tanker fleet with 12 new vessels ordered from Chinese shipyards.

Asia Pacific Shipping Expands Fleet with 12 New Tanker Orders
6 Jan 2025

Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike

Negotiations are to restart between employers and dockworker unions on the US East and Gulf coasts in an attempt to prevent a January 15 strike.

Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
3 Jan 2025

Maersk Launches New SLN Mediterranean Sea C Service

Danish shipping company Maersk is merging its SLH and SLZ services to create the new SLN – Mediterranean Sea C service.

Maersk Launches New SLN Mediterranean Sea C Service
2 Jan 2025

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels

Singfar Group is poised to enhance its fleet with up to four newly constructed LNG bunker vessels say industry insiders.

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels
20 Dec 2024

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels

COSCO Shipping is advancing its large-scale expansion in the dry bulk sector with a new order for 10 kamsarmax bulk carriers.

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels
19 Dec 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
19 Dec 2024

Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders

Japan's Doun Kisen has increased its bulk carrier orderbook in China, placing orders for four vessels according to multiple shipbroking sources.

Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders
18 Dec 2024

Armed Attack Targets Bulk Carrier in Philip Channel

A bulk carrier flying the Hong Kong flag was boarded by two armed intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel, near Indonesia.

Armed Attack Targets Bulk Carrier in Philip Channel
18 Dec 2024

Oil Spill Hits Kerch Strait After Tanker Disasters

Shorelines around the Kerch Strait have been contaminated with oil following a series of incidents involving aging Russian tankers in recent days

Oil Spill Hits Kerch Strait After Tanker Disasters
18 Dec 2024

UK Expands Sanctions on Russian Tankers, Leads Global Efforts

The UK remains at the forefront of the global effort to impose sanctions on Russian tankers with 20 additional tankers added to the list.

UK Expands Sanctions on Russian Tankers, Leads Global Efforts
17 Dec 2024

Yang Ming & OOCL Unveil New China-Thailand Container Service

Yang Ming and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have unveiled a new container shipping service connecting China and Thailand.

Yang Ming & OOCL Unveil New China-Thailand Container Service
17 Dec 2024

EU Extends Anti-Piracy Mission as Somali Threats Resurface

Following the resurgence of Somali piracy after nearly six years of inactivity, the EU has announced a two-year extension of Operation Atalanta.

EU Extends Anti-Piracy Mission as Somali Threats Resurface
16 Dec 2024

China Expands Lead as World’s Top Shipowning Nation

China is solidifying its position as the world's largest shipowning nation, pulling nearly 30 million gross tons ahead of Greece, according to a report

China Expands Lead as World’s Top Shipowning Nation
16 Dec 2024

Russian Oil Tanker Splits in Two; Fatality Reported

Russian oil tanker splits in half during a powerful storm as it navigates Kerch Strait, resulting in the death of at least one crew member.

Russian Oil Tanker Splits  in Two; Fatality Reported