Shipping

Subic Bay Added to ONE's China Thailand Philippines Route

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced Subic Bay port into the service rotation for its China Thailand Philippines route (CTP).

A ONE containership at port

MoU Signed to Sell Off two of ESL Shipping's Supramaxes

ESL Shipping enters agreement to divest two Supramax class ships, Arkadia and Kumpula, to entities under the HGF Denizcilik Limited Sirket group.

An empty boardroom

Lock 2 Sees First Towboat of the Year on the Mississippi

On Sunday, the inaugural towboat of 2024 navigated through Hastings, MN Lock & Dam 2, heralding the start of the Mississippi's navigation season.

A tugboat on the Mississippi River

Seventh Regional Office Opened by IMO in Fiji

the IMO is set to establish its seventh Regional Presence Office in Suva, Fiji, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 18th.

An aerial view of Suva, Fiji

Ultramax Newbuild Contract Won by China's New Dayang

Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang has clinched new orders for ultramax bulk carriers from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing.

AI generated image of a shipbuilding yard

81 Year Old Great Lakes Cargo Vessel Catches Fire

The US Coast Guard reported a fire on the Cuyahoga, the oldest operational cargo ship navigating the Great Lakes.

Lake Erie at sunset

New Service Network Debuted by OCEAN Alliance

The OCEAN Alliance, comprised of maritime giants CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL, has unveiled its refreshed service offering.

A container ship heading towards the dock

CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU Vessel Docks in PortMiami

PortMiami saw the docking of the CMA CGM Bali on March 11. The container vessel boasts a 15,000 TEU capacity & serves the Manhattan Bridge route.

PortMiami as seen from the sea

Thai Workers to Help Clear South Korean Shipyard Backlog

3,000 Thai welders and mechanical technicians will be dispatched to the five largest shipyards in South Korea.

Two hands shaking, one with the Thai flag on it and the other with the South Korean flag

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.

AI generated image of an LPG carrier

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.

AI generated image of modern day pirates with guns drawn

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.

An open passport with visa stamps in it

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.

AI generated image of a port in the USA with the Stars and Stripes flying behind it

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.

AI generated image of a MOL car carrier

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.

A Hapag-Lloyd containership

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

AI generated image of a VLCC

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.

CGMA CGA container ship at sea

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.

The Greek flag

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.

AI generated image of a shipyard

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.

A container ship in Shanghai port