Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.
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CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai
CMA CGM is thought to be the company referred to in an announcement by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries regarding this year's largest ship order so far
Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait
The Singapore Strait is once again emerging as a hotspot for piracy, with recent incidents raising concerns among maritime operators.
Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper
On January 21, Stena Ro-Ro announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of the RoRo vessel Giuseppe Luccchesi.
Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters
January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.
Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit
In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.
Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel
On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.
George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.
Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year
Young Honest Shipping, a Hong Kong-registered company, has acquired the first vintage Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) of 2025.
Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.
CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.
Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects
China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.
Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M
The FMC continues to receive a surge of complaints, with recent filings potentially leading to more than $75 million in liabilities for shipping lines
Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.
Guyana-Flagged Tanker Detained by Venezuela for False Entry
Jan 13th: Guyana has reported that Venezuelan authorities seized the tanker Four Plus for entering Venezuelan waters without authorization.