5 Jul 2024

Container Shipping Rates Now Quadruple Pre-Pandemic Levels

Container freight rates continue to rise, making Q3 potentially one of the most profitable quarters in the history of liner shipping.

Container Shipping Rates Now Quadruple Pre-Pandemic Levels
3 Jul 2024

Trial Delayed: Captain Missing in Illegal Oil Transfer Case

The trial at the Indonesian district court in Batam has been postponed due to the disappearance of the accused, the captain of the tanker involved.

Trial Delayed: Captain Missing in Illegal Oil Transfer Case
2 Jul 2024

Maersk Warns of Continuing Disruptions to Red Sea Routes

The coming months are expected to be difficult for carriers and businesses due to ongoing disruptions in container shipping through the Red Sea.

Maersk Warns of Continuing Disruptions to Red Sea Routes
2 Jul 2024

New Hanseatic Global Terminals Revealed by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division has been renamed Hanseatic Global Terminals. The company is the world’s fifth-largest carrier.

New Hanseatic Global Terminals Revealed by Hapag-Lloyd
1 Jul 2024

ONE to Improve Thailand Indonesia Service

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will be upgrading its Thailand Indonesia Service (TID1) starting from July 10th 2024.

ONE to Improve Thailand Indonesia Service
28 Jun 2024

Car Carrier Fleet Expected to Grow by 40% in Next Few Years

The booming market for PCTCs, where daily rates have hit six figures for months, is projected to expand by around 40% in the next few years.

Car Carrier Fleet Expected to Grow by 40% in Next Few Years
27 Jun 2024

COSCO Unveils New Mexico Pacific-Far East Service

COSCO Shipping has introduced its new Mexico Express Service (WSA5), linking major Mexican Pacific ports with prominent Far East ports.

COSCO Unveils New Mexico Pacific-Far East Service
27 Jun 2024

Panama Canal Announces More Transit & Draft Increases

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has recently announced an additional increase in both draft limits and daily transit numbers.

Panama Canal Announces More Transit & Draft Increases
26 Jun 2024

MSC Enhances Asia Service Network with New & Upgraded Routes

MSC has announced updates to its Asia service network by enhancing two existing services while also introducing a brand new one.

MSC Enhances Asia Service Network with New & Upgraded Routes
25 Jun 2024

Missile Attack on MSC SARAH V in the Arabian Sea

On Monday, June 24, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel was attacked while navigating the Arabian Sea.

Missile Attack on MSC SARAH V in the Arabian Sea
25 Jun 2024

Mitsui OSK Lines & Kristian Jebsen in Gearbulk Takeover Deal

MOL, Japan's leading shipowner, is set to acquire Gearbulk from Kristian Jebsen, with the transaction expected to finalize by January 2025.

Mitsui OSK Lines & Kristian Jebsen in Gearbulk Takeover Deal
24 Jun 2024

Panama Canal Announces Increase in Daily Transits

The Panama Canal has announced an increase in the number of daily transits rising from a total of 32 to 33, effective from July 11th.

Panama Canal Announces Increase in Daily Transits
24 Jun 2024

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Order for Tianjin Southwest Maritime

Tianjin Southwest Maritime has returned to CSSC-affiliated Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to commission larger ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers.

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Order for Tianjin Southwest Maritime
24 Jun 2024

ONE Modern is First Vessel on West India North America Route

ONE Modern has become the inaugural vessel for the new West India North America service, establishing a route between India and ports in Georgia.

ONE Modern is First Vessel on West India North America Route
19 Jun 2024

Euroseas Enters Time Charter Contract for Newbuild Feeder

The Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner, Euroseas, has secured a time charter contract for a new feeder ship that is currently being built.

Euroseas Enters Time Charter Contract for Newbuild Feeder