Shipping

China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle

A significant reshuffling of China's leading shipping brands is in progress, with China Merchants set to divest its container and RoRo businesses

A container ship in port

Stricter Monitoring by China’s Maritime Safety Administration

China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has tightened its monitoring of vessels, according to a recent update from class society DNV.

An unspecified port in Asia

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States

The Federal Maritime Commission has reached compromise agreements with three companies: CMA CGM and two ocean transportation intermediaries.

A CMA CGM feeder vessel at sea

UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service

Ellerman City Liners, a UK-based shipping company, has introduced a new container service linking China with the United Kingdom and Europe.

Silhouette of a container ship at sunset

Hafnia & Símbolo Add More Partners to AI Joint Venture

Hafnia and Símbolo have expanded their foundational AI joint venture named Complexio (formerly Quintessential AI) by adding four more partners.

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MSC Edges Closer to Takeover of Norway's Gram Car Carriers

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is nearing the acquisition of Norway’s Gram Car Carriers (GCC), with major shareholders agreeing to the deal.

An MSC container ship, the MSC Lisa

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge

Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.

 a cargo ship hitting a railway bridge in Russia

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding

X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent for four conventionally fueled 10,000 TEU ships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS),

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China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector

State-backed CHN Energy, China's largest coal mining and utility firm, acquires 11 bulkers from Citic Financial Leasing, marking its sector debut

Close up of the flag of China

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker

Japan-based NYK Line has begun its first long-term biofuel test on a large crude oil tanker, marking their first extended biofuel trial on a vessel

Bird eye view of an oil tanker at sea

Mundra Port Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship, MSC Anna

According to local media reports, Mundra Port welcomed the largest container ship ever to dock there, the MSC Anna, on Sunday, May 26th.

An MSC container ship

MSC Resumes Far East – Baltimore Empire Service

Following the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge MSC announces the reinstatement of its Far East–Baltimore service under the Empire Service

An MSC container ship

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends

Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.

A search and rescue helicopter at sea

Cardiff University Launches Seafarer Wellness Survey

Cardiff University in Wales, the United Kingdom, is conducting a crucial study on the health and healthcare access of seafarers.

Seafarers in a crew mess

UK & Ireland to be Linked by Green Shipping Corridors

NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group have unveiled plans to establish the first green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK.

The Irish Sea

Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing

A prominent vessel of the Blue Schooner Company, an early advocate for sail-powered cargo shipping, has capsized and sunk south of the Bahamas.

A sailing ship at sea

Maersk and Kotahi Ink Second Long-Term Freight Agreement

Maersk and Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest container manager, have extended their long-term freight partnership through December 2034.

A Maersk container ship in port

MSC Announce North Peru Feeder Service From Salaverry & Paita

MSC has announced the launch of their “North Peru Feeder,” a new dedicated feeder service sailing from Salaverry and Paita in Peru.

An MSC container ship at sea

Tokyo University & ONE Offer Container Management Science Course

ONE launches Social Cooperation Program, Container Management Science, in partnership with the School of Engineering at The University of Tokyo.

A ONE container ship

Maersk Announces Updates for Baltimore Services

Maersk has announced an update on its services to the Port of Baltimore, reopening bookings for direct loading and discharge on upcoming voyages.

Maersk container ship in a port