VIDEO: Anemoi unveils state-of-the-art rotor sail production facility in China With demand for wind assisted propulsion systems growing, rotor sail specialist Anemoi Marine Technologies has officially opened a new rotor sail production facility in China, significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. Strategically located
Singapore launches first fully electric tug Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), through its industry-led Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), has launched Singapore's first fully electric tug (E-Tug), marking a significant milestone in the city-state's maritime decarbonisation efforts. Designed and assembled locally, the zero-emission E-Tug is set to start operations in Singapore's waters in the first quarter of 2026. This launch supports the Mar
Flinders Port Holdings announces $350 million investment Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal (FACT) is poised for a major transformation with an investment exceeding $350 million to boost its capacity and operational efficiency. Flinders Port Holdings (FPH) has launched the GatewaySA Program of Works, a dedicated initiative set to oversee the planning and execution of upgrades over the next three years. "The GatewaySA Program of Works represents a maj
Port of Hamburg to invest €1.1 billion Hamburg embarks on a transformative €1.1 billion investment in its port infrastructure, with a focus on expanding and modernising operations at the Waltershofer Hafen, the city's primary hub for handling the world's largest container vessels. The ambitious plan, led by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), includes widening the turning basin from 480 to 600 metres. This key enhancement will allow shi
Volatility returns to the Red Sea after new Houthis attack In July 2025, the Red Sea remained a focal point of conflict driven by Houthi rebel activities, with significant military and economic implications
ABB and Royal Caribbean Group sign 15-year fleet service agreement ABB has signed a 15-year fleet-wide service agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, expanding a decades-long partnership and reinforcing ABB's role in advancing maritime performance and innovation. The agreement covers 33 ships across Royal Caribbean's global fleet of 67 vessels and includes preventive maintenance and digital support for Azipod® propulsion systems. "This service agreement marks an
How to Use a Freight Shipping Calculator Effectively Today, the process of shipping is way more complicated than moving items from one place to another. Seeking the best possible routes and transport means, it's important to understand and count delivery costs accurately. While manual practices are used widely, they are quite time-consuming and often inaccurate. That's the point where a freight calculator becomes your handy tool! Moreover, with the
Imabari Shipbuilding delivers new ship On July 1st, Imabari Shipbuilding marked another step forward in sustainable shipping, delivering a new vessel named ANGELITE ACE. Built by Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd., the new ship is a cutting-edge LNG-fueled car carrier with the capacity to transport approximately 7.000 vehicles. Designed with efficiency and the environment in mind, the ANGELITE ACE significantly reduces greenhouse gas emission
Temporary truce in the trade war Maritime transport accounts for over 90% of global trade. Shipping is closely tied to the global geopolitical situation, which is currently driven in large part by the unpredictable trade policy of the United States. Consequently, any disruption along maritime trade routes directly impacts the global economy, far beyond the regions directly involved. The high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chines
Deltamarin works with Maersk, class societies on ammonia-powered boxship design Finnish ship designer Deltamarin, a subsidiary of Chinese shipbuilder AVIC Weihai, has designed a 3,500 TEU ammonia-powered ship. Deltamarin teamed with Maersk Line, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Lloyd's Register (LR) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to design the vessel, aiming to address safety considerations for ammonia to be a viable marine fuel. Ammonia ha
GEODIS appoints new Americas CEO GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the appointment of Laura Ritchey as its new President and CEO for the Americas region. In her new role, Ritchey will also join the GEODIS Group Executive Board, led by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard. As head of the Americas division, Ritchey takes the reins of a major operational footprint that spans North and South America, overseein
Central Asia's port ambitions: Can Eurasia become a global trade powerhouse? As the world's shipping lanes shift under the weight of war, climate shocks, and geopolitical rivalry, an unlikely player is racing to seize the moment: Central Asia. The region's emerging port infrastructure, clustered around the Caspian Sea, is now positioning itself as the backbone of a new trans-Eurasian trade route
Heidmar enters container shipping Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMR) has taken a major step in expanding its platform beyond its traditional tanker and dry bulk roots, announcing the acquisition of its first container vessel, C/V A. Obelix . The move marks Heidmar's official entry into the container shipping sector and underscores the company's push toward project-based growth and diversification. C/V A. Obelix is a 1,
NX Logistics Thailand opens new logistics center NX Logistics Thailand, a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., launched its new Eastern Seaboard Logistics Center, in Thailand's Rayong Province, at the heart of the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate (ESIE). Located near Laem Chabang Port, Thailand's largest international seaport, the facility is positioned to support the growing logistics needs of mobility and technology companies operat
Anemoi launches Rotor Sail Production Hub in China Anemoi Marine Technologies has officially opened a state-of-the-art Rotor Sail production facility in Jingjiang City, China, a move that significantly boosts the company's global manufacturing footprint and signals a major leap forward for wind-assisted ship propulsion. Strategically located within the Daming Heavy Industry manufacturing base on the Yangtze River, the new site offers direct port
AGCT welcomes largest vessel to call Rijeka Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has handled the largest vessel ever to call the Port of Rijeka, the 15,536 TEU CMA CGM ADONIS . The vessel made its inaugural call on July 5, 2025, as part of the OCEAN Alliance's Asia-Med (MED5) service. The arrival marks a significant capacity upgrade for Rijeka, as more ultra large ves
Descartes Systems Group announced the launch of a security system Descartes has announced the launch of Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard 2.0 an advanced solution aimed at combating increasingly complex freight fraud and cargo theft schemes. This latest release enhances security for shippers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers by introducing new pre-tender, pre-pickup, and in-transit monitoring capabilities. The updated system empowers companies
SEKO expands Freightos integration SEKO Logistics has expanded its global partnership with digital freight platform Freightos, deploying its 7LFreight and WebCargo tools to unify air and ground quoting and booking across its international operations. This marks a major step in SEKO's digital transformation, evolving from regional success with 7LFreight in the U.S. to a standardized quoting and booking workflow across both air and
HGK and Wattlab launch first hybrid solar-powered inland vessel HGK Shipping has taken a major step toward greener inland transport with the launch of Blue Marlin , the world's first inland cargo vessel equipped with a hybrid solar-powered propulsion system. Developed in collaboration with Dutch solar technology company Wattlab, the vessel is outfitted with 192 solar panels that supply energy to both the onboard systems and the electric propulsion. This break
Wilson Sons transitions Rio offshore support base Wilson Sons has begun operating entirely on renewable energy at its Rio Offshore Support Base in Guanabara Bay, using electricity sourced primarily from wind and solar. This shift is expected to cut approximately 22.7 tCO2e of annual Scope 2 emissions tied to electricity consumption by both the base and its offshore energy clients. To certify this transition, the base will receive International R
EDF delays French offshore wind farm commissioning by two years French energy major EDF has announced that the commercial commissioning of the Calvados offshore wind farm has been pushed back to late 2027. This will see the project commissioned more than two years after its original schedule. The project was previously set for start-up in 2025. The company has faced issues while developing a new ...
New report calls for 0.1% sulphur content fuel worldwide A new policy brief by the Washington DC-based International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)is urging the maritime industry to adopt a global 0.1% fuel sulphur limit and to ditch open-loop scrubbers. This move aims to significantly reduce air pollution and its associated health risks, building upon the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2020 regulation that lowered ...
Capesize sales surge Activity in the secondhand bulker market has surged in the opening days of July, with owners pushing hard to finalise sales ahead of the summer holidays. Despite persistent weakness in dry cargo charter rates, there's been a notable uptick in transactions, particularly in the capesize segment, as first-tier owners move decisively to close deals. Shipbrokers ...
Vår Energi strikes subsea deal with TechnipFMC for Gjøa area Norway's oil and gas player Vår Energi has entered into a collaboration agreement with TechnipFMC's Norwegian arm for the delivery of EPCI projects for future subsea developments in the Gjøa area in the North Sea. Vår Energi entered into the five-year agreement on behalf of the licence owners in the Gjøa Nord, Cerisa, and Ofelia ...
Volume of maritime podcasts dials up in annual survey There's no stopping the tsunami of maritime podcasts hitting the airwaves. Chris Aversano, host of the entertaining podcast The Last Dinosaur, has produced his annual maritime podcast landscape (see below) with five names deleted for inactivity and a further 12 added, taking the total number of commercial shipping-focused podcasts to 61. "It's a remarkable feat ...
UK gives green light to 1.5GW offshore wind farm The UK authorities have cleared the way for the development of the 1.5GW Mona offshore wind farm. The project, which will be the Irish Sea's largest-ever offshore wind farm when completed, is seen as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, which means that the development consent needed to be submitted to the UK secretary of state ...
Shelf Drilling wins rig extension from Eni United Arab Emirates-based jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has won an extension for one of its rigs. Italian energy giant Eni awarded a one-year extension to the 1980-built Key Manhattan. Work under the extension will start in direct continuation of its current contract. The total added contract value is approximately $29m, and the rig is ...
Copper concentrate shipments on track for record year The global seaborne trade in copper concentrates is surging to new highs, with fresh data from Ursa Shipbrokers and AXSMarine showing record-breaking shipments in the first half of 2025. Loadings reached 18.5m tonnes during the six-month period, a 6.3% year-on-year increase from 17.4 million tonnes in the same period last year. This growth marks the ...
Red Sea shipping crisis deteriorates rapidly as attacks intensify The security situation in the Red Sea has taken a sharp turn for the worse over the past 48 hours, with back-to-back attacks on merchant vessels and Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple Yemeni ports. Yesterday, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C, operated by Greek firm Cosmoship Management, came under a coordinated assault involving drones, speedboats, and ...
World's first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel starts work Dutch solar innovator Wattlab and German inland shipping giant HGK Shipping have unveiled the world's first inland vessel capable of using solar power for propulsion. The newly delivered Blue Marlin represents a major step forward in hybrid marine technology, showcasing how solar energy can be integrated not only for onboard systems but also for driving ...
McDermott picks up Brazilian contract Houston-based McDermott has secured an offshore transportation and installation contract from BRAVA Energia for subsea work at two major deepwater developments in Brazil. The scope covers transportation and installation of flexible flowlines, umbilicals, and associated subsea equipment for four new wells-two each at the Papa-Terra field in the Campos Basin and the Atlanta field in ...
USTR urged to kill proposed rules on vehicle carriers and LNG shipping America's port-fee plan is rife with unintended consequences. Proposals targeting vehicle transport and LNG shipping are prime examples of how...
Houthi attacks raise risk assessment questions for Red Sea transits Two Houthi attacks on two ships with visible affiliations to recent Israel port calls have called into question the level...
American Club sees 'solid growth' despite 35% supplementary call Renewal 'exceeded all targets' says US-based marine mutual
Global approach to training needed to ready seafarers for alternative fuels ICS crewing and training expert said it will be up to flag states to ensure crew on alternatively fuelled ships...
MSC sued in India for $1.1bn over oil spill The state government in Kerala is pursuing Mediterranean Shipping Co for $1.1bn over pollution from the MSC Elsa 3 sinking
OSV sale and leaseback case highlights contract law basics London legal battle pits Chinese bank against Indian offshore operator
Three dead and two injured as Houthi attacks continue The remaining crew on board Eternity C have been unable to abandon ship due to the lifeboats being severely damaged...
Newbuilding orders sink 54% in first half as China share slips Shipowners slash new vessel orders amid freight market and geopolitical headwinds, with only red-hot containership demand still fuelling newbuilding slots
May box volumes hit all-time highs Global container traffic hit a record 16.3m teu in May 2025, up 4.9% from April, driven by strong demand in...
Classification societies advancing artificial intelligence-derived ship survey technology Advancements in remote survey techniques will not only provide significant safety benefits, but will also reduce costs and vessel down...
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Crew evacuated after explosion rocks Hong Kong-flagged product tanker off Kandla All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, and authorities have launched an emergency pollution prevention response
Daily Briefing Exclusive: How a UN purchased tanker became a Houthi floating storage facility for Russian oil | Limpet mine attack suspected...
Container lines cutting trans-Pacific capacity overhang In the latest course correction in the US' busiest trade lane, carriers are set to deploy less tonnage in August as spot rates fall and retail import forecasts weaken.
BNSF-UP dispute threatens Oakland-SLC service, triggers STB petition The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.
Europe's port congestion forcing Gemini to switch up Asia service Beginning September, the joint service will make added stops at Aarhus in Denmark, Gothenburg in Sweden and Rotterdam in the Netherlands as the last three European calls.
Two legends took divergent paths to supply chain success The recent death of FedEx founder Fred Smith presents an opportunity to compare his contributions to global supply chains with another visionary, Malcolm McLean, the father of containerization.
Fast fashion retailer forms recycling logistics venture to tackle textile waste Rhenus Logistics will manage the end-to-end supply chain via a 4PL control tower tailored to the circular textile logistics business.
Video shows armed Houthis storming, then sinking Greek bulker Propaganda video shows simultaneous explosions and then sinking of Greek bulker
Trump has significant maritime dreams. Does he still have the people to bring them to life? One Big Beautiful Bill's passage gives government the money for big moves in shipbuilding and shipping. Does it have the manpower?
Stricken Greek bulker to be evacuated after Houthi attack ends in Red Sea EU naval force recommends vessels sail closer to African Red Sea shore
UK issues red alert over 'sanctions evasion network' boasting more than 100 dark fleet tankers Crime agency says network used colour-coded system of companies to haul Russian oil
Union Maritime bolsters coverage with three-year deal for Transpetrol tanker Interest growing for crude tanker size, but VLCC and suezmax term deals dry up, brokers say
SFL Corp selling impaired bulkers by divesting two more supramaxes Lessor booked a hefty impairment charge on seven vessels during the first quarter
Maersk leads container stocks higher as Houthi attacks delay Red Sea reopening Hapag-Lloyd and Zim shares also rise
Latsis breaks Chinese newbuilding drought with four-ship deal News of impending order was first reported by TradeWinds in June
MSC hit with $1.1bn claim and has vessel seized over sinking boxship State of Kerala hits Swiss liner giant with a hefty bill for pollution damage and clean-up costs
Golden Ocean Group flips ageing capesize five months after buying from Fredriksen firm Bulker was acquired in February from SFL Corp in an en bloc deal
Gunvor seals 'significantly' oversubscribed green financing worth $1.3bn Trader and charterer says new banks joined syndicated fundraising in Singapore
MSC hit with $1.1bn claim and has vessel seized over boxship sinking State of Kerala hits Swiss liner giant with a hefty bill for pollution damage and clean up costs
Black Sea crude exports switch to Europe as Asian rate rise clobbers tanker trade Brokers report big change in trading patterns from April
Tankers International tips tariffs and tensions to drive strong second half for VLCCs Research head Mette Frederiksen says 'valuable' tonne-miles are being generated in South America
UK 'challenging 40 tankers a month over insurance' Details of the campaign come amid a Europe-wide crackdown on shadow fleet vessels
Gunvor seals 'significantly' over-subscribed green financing worth $1.3bn Trader and charterer says new banks joined syndicated fundraising in Singapore
GTT revisits its three-tank LNG carrier design, this time with Asian partners Joint development project aims for approval in principle from two class societies
'Three dead' in ongoing Houthi attack on 'surrounded' Greek bulker in Red Sea Eternity C is the latest victim of militant group's renewed campaign against Western shipping
Sinokor Merchant Marine inks four container ships at HD Hyundai yards Shipowner sidesteps dual fuelling for scrubber-fitted vessels
Bomb squad: Tanker saboteurs spread fear and panic as seven ships crippled in attack on Russian exports Ukrainian agents suspected to be behind seven attacks in seven months on ships that called into Russia
JP Morgan-backed MR tanker snagged by Weco on time charter Danish operator takes two newbuildings on period deals
2020 Bulkers stock buoyed as dividend beats estimates Newcastlemax owner achieves TCE rate of $33,500 per day in June
Tsakos Energy Navigation resumes sales with disposal of 16-year-old aframax Reported deal would be its 15th divestment in less than two years
Two seafarers missing after Houthis strike second Greek bulker with rocket-propelled grenades and drones Two seafarers injured in RPG and drone attack
Trapped ships leave key Houthi-held port after airstrike turmoil Eleven ships were held at Ras Isa oil port after US airstrikes
Hellenic shipbrokers host a star-studded gala in Piraeus heat Greek association conjured up a little Posidonia to mark its golden jubilee
China mulls Petrobras investment as it looks to go big into offshore Petrobras' MoU with the Chinese is for five FPSOs and up to 52 new vessels
Seven Islands scales back on crude tankers as suezmax gets sold to China But Indian shipowner says it is looking to buy more crude tankers in the future
Japanese giant wins deal to provide VLECs for India's ONGC Ethane carriers look likely to be built in South Korea
Give African crews a try, says head of Bernhard Schulte and InterManager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's West African crewing facility will 'open for business' to other ship managers
Port Newark opens new electric drayage charging station In a move toward zero emissions operations, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has introduced an electric truck charging station at Port Newark.
J&T Express reports 24% jump in parcel shipments J&T Express, a major parcel freight carrier in Southeast Asia, posted record second-quarter volume growth.
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