Nicaragua Shelves Plan for Panama Canal Rival
Nicaragua has terminated a 50-year concession previously awarded to Chinese businessman Wang Jing to construct a rival to the Panama Canal.
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Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Whilst Navigating Istanbul Strait
On Tuesday May 7th, the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Alexis ran aground near Hayadarpaşa while navigating the Istanbul Strait in Turkey.
COSCO & Evergreen Upgrade Joint Far East-Mediterranean Service
Evergreen Marine Corporation and COSCO Shipping Lines have announced plans to upgrade their jointly operated Far East-Mediterranean service.
Ireland Bars Docking of Aged Livestock Carrier
A livestock carrier built in 1979 is roaming the southern Europe Mediterranean, currently without destination after being denied entry to Ireland
Norwegians Make Deals in Clean Tanker Segment
Norwegian shipping firms have been notably quiet this year with minimal activity, but this scenario has recently shifted with deals being made.
New COSCO Service to Connect China and Thailand Ports
Chinese container shipping leader COSCO is to introduce a new service linking key ports in China with Thailand including Laem Chabang and Qinzhou
Fleet-Wide Container Tracker Launched by Hapag-Lloyd
Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has set a global precedent by introducing a fleet-wide, Internet of Things-based tracking system for dry containers.
Express Asia-Mexico Service Launched by OOCL
OOCL has launched a new shipping service, the Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5), as part of its Asia–Latin America route offerings.
Greenock, Scotland Now Included in MSC's UK-East Med Service
MSC, the Swiss/Italian shipping company, has expanded its UK West Coast-East Mediterranean service to include the Scottish port of Greenock.
Welcome Departure for Vessels Trapped in Baltimore Harbor
Four vessels previously confined to Baltimore since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month have navigated the newly opened deeper channel
CNA CGM & Bpifrance Launch €200m Energy Transition Fund
CMA CGM and public investment bank Bpifrance announce creation of €200M fund dedicated to advancing energy transition in French maritime sector.
Listing Cargo Ship Makes Distress Call to Suez Canal Authority
April 23, the Suez Canal Authority was alerted to an emergency involving an inland cargo ship, Labatros, at the northern end of the Suez Canal.
Far East - South America East Coast Service Update by Yang Ming
Yang Ming has announced plans to revamp its Far East to the East Coast of South America (FE-ECSA) shipping network starting in early May 2024.
Veteran Aframax Sold by TEN as Firm Continues Fleet Overhaul
Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation has successfully sold an older aframax tanker, advancing its initiative to modernize its fleet.
£8m Fund to Launch Smart Shipping & AI Feasibility Study in UK
UK Maritime Minister unveils an £8 million ($9.85 million) initiative aimed at advancing smart shipping technologies through feasibility studies.