15 Mar 2024

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK

NYK, in partnership with Astomos Energy Corporation recently celebrated the naming ceremony for their newly constructed LPG/Ammonia carrier.

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK
14 Mar 2024

Emboldened Pirates Plan Further Attacks Off Somalia

Following a successful hijacking earlier itn the week, Somali pirates have ventured back to the ocean in pursuit of additional vessels nearby.

Emboldened Pirates Plan Further Attacks Off Somalia
14 Mar 2024

UK Visa Law Changed Creating Potential Issue for Seafarers

Adjustments to British visa policies may put international crew at risk of being marooned in the UK should there be outstanding healthcare fees.

UK Visa Law Changed Creating Potential Issue for Seafarers
14 Mar 2024

Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business

Seapath, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has initiated a Jones Act leasing operation, having already completed initial transactions worth $25M.

Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business
14 Mar 2024

LNG-Powered Car Carrier, Cerulean Ace, Delivered to MOL

The Cerulean Ace, a new LNG-powered car carrier, was recently received by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) from Shin Kurushima Dockyard.

LNG-Powered Car Carrier, Cerulean Ace, Delivered to MOL
14 Mar 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Extends Habben Jansen's Contract to 2029

Rolf Habben Jansen has guided the company to its highest profits to date sees his Hapag-Lloyd tenure as CEO renewed until 2029.

Hapag-Lloyd Extends Habben Jansen's Contract to 2029
14 Mar 2024

Four New VLCCs Worth $520M Ordered by Ray Car Carriers

Ray Car Carriers has placed an order for four VLCCs with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering in South Korea for a total of $520 million

Four New VLCCs Worth $520M Ordered by Ray Car Carriers
14 Mar 2024

SEA REWARD Loyalty Scheme Launched by CMA CGM

In a move to mirror the perks of air travel rewards, French shipping company CMA CGM has recently launched a loyalty program for its customers.

SEA REWARD Loyalty Scheme Launched by CMA CGM
14 Mar 2024

Suezmaxes Proving Still popular with Greek Owners

The demand for new tanker ships among Greek shipping companies continues to be strong, especially in the suezmax category.

 Suezmaxes Proving Still popular with Greek Owners
13 Mar 2024

Eight Methanol-ready Ultramaxes Ordered from Nantong Xiangyu

Nantong Xiangyu secures contract to build eight 64,000 DWT bulk carriers prepared for methanol fuel with Xiamen Jinxian and COSCO Shipping Bulk.

Eight Methanol-ready Ultramaxes Ordered from Nantong Xiangyu
13 Mar 2024

Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA

Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping is gearing up to enter the Transpacific shipping lane with a new service that will link Shanghai to LA.

Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA
13 Mar 2024

New Russian Service Unveiled by Another Turkish Liner

ULD Shipping, based in Istanbul, introduces Black Sea feeder service linking Turkey with Novorossiysk, featuring two leased 634 TEU sister ships.

New Russian Service Unveiled by Another Turkish Liner
13 Mar 2024

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai
12 Mar 2024

Three Extra Daily Transit Slots Added to Panama Canal

Significant rainfall has enabled the Panama Canal Authority to introduce three additional daily transit slots raising the daily transit cap to 27

Three Extra Daily Transit Slots Added to Panama Canal
12 Mar 2024

$27.4m Sale of D'amico's Oldest Tanker

The Italian shipping company d'Amico International Shipping has finalized the sale of its MR product tanker, the Glenda Melanie for $27.4 million

$27.4m Sale of D'amico's Oldest Tanker