17 Jan 2024

Financial Turmoil Hits Leading Shipbuilder in Vietnam

Vietnam shipbuilder SBIC formerly Vinashin, is poised for bankruptcy as numerous attempts to restructure the company have proven unsuccessful.

Financial Turmoil Hits Leading Shipbuilder in Vietnam
16 Jan 2024

Euronav Plans for 120 Low-Carbon Ships Under New CEO Saverys

Alexander Saverys, recently appointed CEO of the tanker giant following a takeover battle, discussed how he views the Euronav fleet evolving.

Euronav Plans for 120 Low-Carbon Ships Under New CEO Saverys
16 Jan 2024

Price of Skipping Panama Canal Queues Drops Significantly

The price for vessels to skip Panama Canal congestion lines has reduced significantly from the multimillion-dollar records of recent months.

Price of Skipping Panama Canal Queues Drops Significantly
15 Jan 2024

TFG Marine Supports Fratelli Cosulich’s Methanol Dual-Fuel Tech

The Italian maritime firm Fratelli Cosulich has placed an order for its inaugural methanol dual-fuel chemical bunker tanker.

TFG Marine Supports Fratelli Cosulich’s Methanol Dual-Fuel Tech
15 Jan 2024

Fleet Modernization: Frontline Phases Out Five Senior VLCCs

John Fredriksen's maritime enterprise, Frontline, has officially announced the sale of its five most senior Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).

Fleet Modernization: Frontline Phases Out Five Senior VLCCs
11 Jan 2024

Cameroon Flag on Tankers Banned in UAE Over Safety Concerns

The United Arab Emirates has prohibited ships bearing the flag of Cameroon from entering its waters.

Cameroon Flag on Tankers Banned in UAE Over Safety Concerns
11 Jan 2024

ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech

The global container fleet is moving towards enhanced intelligence as ZIM declares investment in tracking devices for its dry van container fleet

ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech
10 Jan 2024

Nakilat Commissions Six New Gas Carrier Builds in S. Korea

Nakilat, a leading Qatari company in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping, is significantly expanding its fleet by adding six new gas carriers.

Nakilat Commissions Six New Gas Carrier Builds in S. Korea
10 Jan 2024

US Coast Guard Confiscate Cocaine, Heroin, Meth Valued at $11M

Gulf of Oman: US Coast Guard achieved initial drug interdiction for the year, successfully confiscating an array of narcotics valued at $11 million.

US Coast Guard Confiscate Cocaine, Heroin, Meth Valued at $11M
10 Jan 2024

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs

HSBC Global Research has issued a caution regarding the potential implications of the current crisis in the Red Sea on maritime logistics.

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs
5 Jan 2024

Container Shipping Costs Escalate Due to Security in Red Sea

In recent developments the shipping industry is witnessing a hike in short-term rates for container transport across Asia, Europe, and the USA.

Container Shipping Costs Escalate Due to Security in Red Sea
3 Jan 2024

IMarEST Appoints New Chief Executive

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has officially announced Chris Goldsworthy as new chief executive officer.

IMarEST Appoints New Chief Executive
2 Jan 2024

Guangzhou Wenchong to Construct Methanol-Powered Vessels

Maersk has selected a shipyard in the southern region of China to construct its upcoming series of vessels powered by methanol.

Guangzhou Wenchong to Construct Methanol-Powered Vessels
2 Jan 2024

13-Year Jail Sentence for Former Chinese Shipbuilding Head

Hu Wenming, former chairman of state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined $700,000.

13-Year Jail Sentence for Former Chinese Shipbuilding Head
31 Dec 2023

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine

Wheat futures rose due to incident in Black Sea where a vessel preparing to load grain from Ukraine struck a mine, increasing fears of turbulence

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine