11 Dec 2024

Cargo Ship Amadeus Gold Runs Aground in Odense Fjord, Denmark

A general cargo ship named the Amadeus Gold ran aground on December 9th while en route from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Odense, Denmark.

Cargo Ship Amadeus Gold Runs Aground in Odense Fjord, Denmark
11 Dec 2024

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Langeland at Gran Canaria Port

A fire broke out on the bulk carrier Langeland on December 9th while the vessel was docked at the Port of Arinaga in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Langeland at Gran Canaria Port
11 Dec 2024

Bulk Carrier Detained in Singapore Over Payment Dispute

A bulk carrier flying the Marshall Islands flag, the Porthos, was detained in Singapore on December 7th following a sheriff’s order.

Bulk Carrier Detained in Singapore Over Payment Dispute
10 Dec 2024

Tanker Runs Aground in Taiwan Amid Severe Weather Conditions

On December 7th, a products tanker named Liquid Gem ran aground off the coast of Taiwan due to extreme weather conditions.

Tanker Runs Aground in Taiwan Amid Severe Weather Conditions
9 Dec 2024

Shipping Industry on Alert as China Stages Drills Near Taiwan

Merchant ships navigating one of the world’s busiest routes have been urged to be vigilant as China conducts military exercises near Taiwan.

Shipping Industry on Alert as China Stages Drills Near Taiwan
9 Dec 2024

US Regulators Delay Launch of New Asian Shipping Alliance

Plans for the Premier Alliance, a new shipping consortium in Asia, have been delayed after intervention from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission

US Regulators Delay Launch of New Asian Shipping Alliance
9 Dec 2024

Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit

International merchant vessels are steering clear of Syria following the departure of the Assad family from power.

Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit
6 Dec 2024

Collision Near Rotterdam Knocks Containers Into the River

On December 5, a collision on the Scheur River near Rotterdam resulted in four shipping containers falling into the water.

Collision Near Rotterdam Knocks Containers Into the River
6 Dec 2024

Global Trade Set to Reach Record $33 Trillion in 2024

Global trade is projected to achieve a historic high of $33 trillion in 2024, as per a report from UNCTAD, the trade body of the United Nations.

Global Trade Set to Reach Record $33 Trillion in 2024
4 Dec 2024

CMA CGM Surpasses Maersk as Top Transpacific Carrier

CMA CGM has overtaken Maersk to claim the top spot as the largest carrier on the transpacific trade route.

CMA CGM Surpasses Maersk as Top Transpacific Carrier
4 Dec 2024

India to Mandate CCTV Installation on Ships by October 2025

India has announced a new requirement for all ships visiting its ports: the mandatory installation of CCTV systems by October 2025.

India to Mandate CCTV Installation on Ships by October 2025
4 Dec 2024

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Shipping Network

The United States has announced sanctions against 35 entities and vessels linked to the transportation of Iranian petroleum and its derivatives.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Shipping Network
3 Dec 2024

Maersk Orders 20 Dual-Fuel Container Vessels for Fleet Renewal

Maersk has placed an order for 20 new container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines, partnering with three shipyards for their construction.

Maersk Orders 20 Dual-Fuel Container Vessels for Fleet Renewal
3 Dec 2024

Castor Maritime to Sell Containership, Taking $3.3m Loss

Cyprus-based shipowner Castor Maritime has agreed to sell one of its three containerships, incurring a loss of approximately $3.3 million.

Castor Maritime to Sell Containership, Taking $3.3m Loss
2 Dec 2024

Greenpeace Stage 12-Hour Protest on Tanker Buena Alba

Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker, remaining on board for 12 hours as the vessel prepared to load propylene, a component in plastic production

Greenpeace Stage 12-Hour Protest on Tanker Buena Alba