New NTSB safety alert says land-based firefighters need ship fire training Repeating advice given following the July 2023 Grande Costa D'Avorio ship fire, in which two Newark firefighters lost their lives while responding, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a new safety alert
Bollinger awarded $507M option for 10 more FRCs On Sep. 9, the U.S. Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to fund construction of 10 additional fast response cutters (FRCs). The Coast Guard Acquistions Directorate
Thisvi Port adds electric harbor crane The Port of Thisvi in Greece is expanding its capacity with a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane. The electrified crane has a 20 kV external power supply. It will join two existing Gottwald cranes. Delivery and commissioning are planned for Q1 2026. The Thisvi Industrial Area handles steel and aluminum production. Raw materials arrive at the port, and finished products, mainly coat
Kongsberg will deliver systems to the portuguese navy Kongsberg Maritime has executed an agreement with STM to deliver fuelling-at-sea and replenishment-at-sea systems for two Portuguese naval supply and logistics vessels. Turkish naval shipbuilder STM will design and construct these ships. The Portuguese navy's current single replenishment vessel will be succeeded by these two new ships. The new 137-meter AOR+ vessels will feature 11,000-tonne disp
Rijeka Gateway welcomes first commercial vessel Rijeka Gateway has officially started operations. The terminal welcomed its first commercial vessel, Al Jasrah . The ship is 368 meters long and 51 meters wide. It arrived from Port Said, Egypt, on the busy Asia-Europe route. This marks a major milestone for the port. Rijeka Gateway is one of Europe's most modern and sustainable container terminals. "This is a historic moment for Rijeka and for C
Delivery of 2,080-TEU containership "MAERSK NOTODDEN" Imabari Shipyard has delivered the 2,080-TEU containership MAERSK NOTODDEN . The vessel was completed at the Head Office & Imabari Shipyard on September 9, 2025. The ship is a container-only vessel with a capacity of 2,086 TEU. It features up to two lashing bridges on deck. The vessel can carry a large number of frozen containers and supports hazardous cargo under the IMDG Code. Three deck cranes
Global bunker prices show mixed dynamics At the close of the 37th week, the global bunker indices MABUX showed mixed dynamics without a clear overall trend. The 380 HSFO index fell by US$13.43, to US$452.40/MT, once again approaching the US$450 mark. The VLSFO index also declined by US$13.45, to US$540.86/MT, breaking below the US$550 threshold. In contrast, the MGO index recorded a modest gain of US$1.17, rising to US$777.05/MT. "At th
Grande Auckland: Grimaldi's new ammonia-ready car carrier The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Auckland , the second of seven PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading Company. The handover took place in Shanghai on September 9, 2025. The 200-meter vessel has a beam of 38 meters and a gross tonnage of 77,500 tons. She can carry 9,241 CEU and has four decks for vehicles, SU
Rhenus commits investment for Philippine market expansion Rhenus establishes headquarters in Pasay to enhance international freight operations and expand its global shared Service center capabilities, while, plans warehousing expansion through a custom-built facility scheduled for 2026 completion. Drawing on over a century of freight forwarding expertise, the German-headquartered Rhenus Group has established a comprehensive global network and is positio
Shell and Hapag-Lloyd sign multi-year bio-LNG supply deal Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG) , effective immediately. The deal builds on a strategic collaboration launched in 2023 to accelerate the use of alternative marine fuels. Biomethane is a key part of Hapag-Lloyd's decarbonization strategy, supporting its goal of net-zero fleet operations by 2045 . The renewab
ABS approves MODEC offshore CO2 Unit ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to MODEC, Inc. for a new offshore liquefied CO2 (LCO2) floating storage and injection unit (FSIU). The design was developed in collaboration with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL). The FSIU eliminates the need for onshore facilities, storing and injecting LCO2 directly at sea. It can inject up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually and has a minimum storage capacity
US container imports rise in July, slowdown ahead U.S. containerized imports rose 1.8% year over year in July but are projected to decline steadily for the rest of 2025, according to the latest Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates (HA). Ports covered by GPT handled 2.36 million TEUs in July, up 20.1% from June as retailers front-loaded cargo ahead of new tariffs that took effect in Aug
DHL Supply Chain to acquire SDS Rx DHL Supply Chain North America is set to acquire SDS Rx, a specialist in final-mile healthcare delivery. The acquisition strengthens DHL's capabilities in life sciences and healthcare logistics, covering long-term care and specialty pharmacies, radiopharmacies, and health system networks. SDS Rx operates from over 200 locations across the U.S., adding same-day and expedited delivery services to D
Kiel Port achieves shore power infrastructure The Port of Kiel has concluded construction of its comprehensive shore power network's final development phase. Following this expansion, Kiel can simultaneously provide emission-free electrical supply to three cruise vessels and four ferry operations. Since initiating green shore power services in 2019, the facility has established itself as a European leader in maritime electrification. Over th
Katajanokka terminal will be renovated and expanded Helsinki's landmark harbor facility, the Katajanokka Terminal constructed in 1937, will undergo comprehensive renovation. This heritage-protected structure, originally designed by Gunnar Taucher, will be restored and enhanced with an addition that honors the existing architectural character and urban landscape context while delivering services for both transit passengers and local residents. The
First autonomous truck ride at Port of Antwerp-Bruges The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is taking a major step toward the future of transport. The port is hosting the Autonomous Mobility Summit, showcasing cutting-edge technologies on land, at sea, and in the air. The summit brings together technology companies, port operators, and policymakers. Attendees will see the latest innovations, from drones and vessels to container shuttles and trains. The highlig
Spot rate destruction on the Pacific paused Fresh from cutting the Asia to US West Coast PS5 service altogether the Premier Alliance is looking at further cuts on the Pacific with a view to bolstering plummeting spot rates. According to eeSea the Premier Alliances pendulum services the MD2 and FP2 are no longer serving the Pacific, though the cut to the FP2 has yet to be confirmed. ONE confirmed that it has reconfigured the MD2 and GS2 ser
Shanghai spot rates rise on U.S. trade, fall to Europe The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) edged up slightly in Week 36, reaching 1,444.44 points, up 0.04% from the previous week, as Japan International Freight Forwarders Association reported. Spot rates for exports from Shanghai rose on U.S. trade but fell on European routes. On east-west lanes, rates to Europe dropped 11.2% to US$1,315 per TEU and 8.1% to US$1,971 per TEU to the Mediter
Fukui and ClassNK collaborate on hydrogen engine safety valves Fukui Seisakusho and ClassNK have signed a new MOU to jointly develop ultra-high pressure safety relief valves for hydrogen dual-fuel engines. The signing took place at Gastech 2025 in Milan, Italy. The two companies first agreed in 2023 to study safety relief valves for liquefied hydrogen carriers. That work led to type approval of the PILOT-type low-pressure safety relief valve (PSL-MD) earlier
How tariffs and geopolitics are reshaping global trade? Container trade volumes are experiencing a dramatic decline through 2025, driven primarily by escalating tariff conflicts and supply chain regionalization. The convergence of geopolitical tensions, maritime chokepoint disruptions, and accelerating protectionist policies is fundamentally reshaping global trade patterns, with profound implications for economic stability and supply chain resilience.
From Cargo to Checkout: How Global Shipping Powers the Next Wave of Online Stores Imagine this. A ship carrying thousands of containers sits anchored outside a congested port. Days pass. Those containers hold fashion items for next season, electronics meant for launch week, even household basics that people ordered online. One vessel stalls, and the shock spreads quickly. Shelves remain empty, websites scramble with "out of stock" notices, and frustrated buyers click away. For
GXO opens automated distribution center in Germany GXO Logistics has officially opened a state-of-the-art distribution center in Dorsten, Germany. The facility follows a long-term, 20-year partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. and marks a key milestone in GXO's expansion in Europe. The fully automated site spans 70,000 square meters and can process over 10,000 units per hour. It features telescopic conveyors, mini-load systems, shuttle-based outbou
Recovery operations underway after container spill at Port of Long Beach Salvage operations are underway at the Port of Long Beach after an incident on Tuesday morning that caused an estimated 75 shipping containers to fall from the cargo vessel Mississippi at the Pier G terminal. Container accident at Port of Long Beach disrupts operations On Wednesday, officials from the Unified Command - comprising federal, state, and local agencies along with vessel representative
PIL joins CFOTI to boost regional trade connectivity Pacific International Lines (PIL) has become one of six founding partners of the Singapore Business Federation's Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment (CFOTI). The collaboration aims to strengthen regional trade connectivity and help Singapore enterprises navigate today's complex global trade landscape. The partnership was announced at a seminar on 'Navigating US Tariff: Adapt and Advance
LEGO and Kuehne+Nagel open Vietnam Distribution Centre Kuehne+Nagel and the LEGO Group have opened a new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Dong Nai, Vietnam. The centre supports LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam, the company's newest factory in Ho Chi Minh City. At launch, the RDC will supply markets including Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan. Other markets, including India and Indonesia, are expected to be added in 2026. Kuehne+Na
Furetank transitions to complete fossil-free maritime operations Swedish shipping company Furetank has obtained large-volume biogas access, allowing its European Union fleet to operate exclusively on renewable energy sources. Through a mass-balanced biomethane supply arrangement, the company has achieved immediate conversion to sustainable operations an objective pursued for over ten years. The new FuelEU Maritime regulation enables certified biogas injection
Vestdavit acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense Vestdavit has been acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), part of Arcline Investment Management. The deal marks a new growth phase for the Bergen-based davit specialist. FMD now owns 100% of Vestdavit. The company's founders, Atle Kalve and Jan Sverre Røsstad, together with CEO Rolf Andreas Wigand and Ove Røssland, built Vestdavit into a global supplier of boat-handling systems. Wigand will r
Wison New Energies, H2Carrier team up to develop green ammonia FPSO China's Wison New Energies and Norwegian firm H2Carrier have launched a new initiative to deliver a 500MW green ammonia FPSO. In this collaboration, Wison is uniquely positioned to provide engineering and design, as well as construction and integration of the works for the Green Ammonia FPSO. The vessel will be used for producing green ammonia ...
Curtin Maritime orders eight hybrid-electric tugboats US-based marine firm Curtin Maritime has invested $160m for eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats. The tugs will be built by the Snow & Co shipyard and will be equipped with Arc's vertically integrated electric powertrains, delivering over 4,000 bhp and backed by a 6MWh battery buffer. According to Arc, the project marks the largest commercial ...
Taiwan tightens P&I checks Taiwan will begin enforcing a new shipowner liability insurance review system from October 15, the Maritime and Port Administration (MPA) confirmed this week, marking the latest in a string of measures aimed at tightening control of questionable vessels entering its ports. From next month, all ships calling at Taiwan's commercial ports must show proof of ...
Lauro and Livanos among shipping heavyweights signing up for Trøim's new VLCC venture Tor Olav Trøim is ramping up his return to the tanker business with plans to take a new VLCC venture public, backed by a roster of well-known shipping names. Trøim's Oslo-listed vehicle Bruton is preparing to merge its two dual-fuel VLCC newbuildings at New Times Shipyard with a parallel pair of supertankers ordered by affiliate ...
Polemis lines up Korean suezmax newbuilds Adam Polemis' New Shipping is set to mark a return to the tanker newbuilding market, with suezmaxes lined up in South Korea. The prominent Greek owner has reportedly signed a letter of intent with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for two firm suezmaxes, with delivery pencilled in for 2028. If confirmed, construction will take place at ...
Shipping's fuel transition hits a supply-side reality check Nearly as many alternative-fuel ships are on order as in service, according to data carried in the latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 report from DNV. By 2030, the global fleet will have the capacity to consume over 50m tonnes of oil equivalent of low-greenhouse gas emitting fuels, the report forecasts. This figure is double the ...
Korea Shipowners' Association hits out at POSCO's HMM takeover plans The Korea Shipowners' Association has hit out at reports the country's top steel mill is being linked with taking over national flagship, HMM. Splash reported last week that advisors from Samil PwC and Boston Consulting Group have been working with POSCO on feasibility studies for a deal that could be worth in the region of ...
CMA CGM rules out surcharge ahead of US fees on Chinese tonnage France's CMA CGM, the world's third-largest containerline, has told clients it is fully prepared for next month's hiked port fees in the US for Chinese-linked tonnage, and that it does not envisage implementing surcharges because of the new ruling. In April, the US Trade Representative detailed plans to start charging China-linked tonnage calling at US ...
Vantage Drilling firms up $80m drillship contract Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling has firmed up a contract for the 2010-built drillship Platinum Explorer. The company was given a conditional letter of award on April 23. The undisclosed client later extended it on July 22. Vantage Drilling said at the time that the award of the contract was subject to the terms and ...
Portland finds an operator for its sole container terminal Oregon's only container terminal - at Portland - has been saved with a new operator installed. California-headquartered Harbor Industrial Services will take over the running of Portland's Terminal 6. Harbor has been involved at the port since 2014, initially servicing cranes and other equipment then becoming a stevedore. The initial lease granted by the state ...
Allseas orders heavy transport vessel in China Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has ordered a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel from Guangzhou Shipyard International in China. The new vessel, to be named Grand Tour, will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028. It will have a load capacity of 40,000 tonnes and is designed to carry the world's largest offshore structures and ...
Republican lawmakers urge Trump to cancel offshore wind leases in Maine A group of Republican state lawmakers is asking the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine. The Republicans sent a letter to federal officials pushing for the termination of four offshore wind leases totalling more than 1,600 sq km. The leases were sold at $50 per acre, which the lawmakers ...
Saipem wins $1.5bn deal for offshore gas development in Turkey Italian energy services major Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract by Turkish Petroleum for the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project. Sakarya is the largest offshore natural gas field discovered in Turkey, located approximately 170 km off the coast of Filyos. The third phase of development entails a new dedicated ...
US sanctions target Houthi maritime network A fresh round of US sanctions targeting Yemen's Houthis has gone after the maritime networks behind the Iran-backed militant group...
DNV has conflict of interest on LNG, says UCL's Tristan Smith Head of UCL's Shipping and Oceans Research Group has hit back at DNV's calls for new green rules to support...
Tsakos says that VLCC demand is running hot Greece-based tanker owner sees charterer 'appetite' for existing VLCC trio as well as three now on order
P&O Ferries names new chief executive after turbulent period P&O Ferries' parent company, DP World, praised Moos as an inspirational leader poised to guide the company's future success
Rijeka Gateway welcomes first vessel Rijeka Gateway has welcomed its first commercial vessel from Port Said, Egypt, after two years of construction and months of...
Product tanker newbuild ordering activity falls to nine-year low BIMCO analyst Filipe Gouveia says high newbuilding deliveries over the next two years could pressure freight rates further and encourage...
Portland secures container terminal future with operator deal A deal with former stevedore Harbor Industrial has secured the northwest terminal's future after significant state investment
Long Beach begins container clean up after stack collapse Efforts to reopen a shipping channel have begun a day after about 75 containers fell off the containership Mississippi while...
Zodiac Maritime concludes latest vehicle carrier newbuild programme UK-based vehicle carrier tonnage provider now has 22 PCTCs on the water with a combined capacity of 144,800 ceu
Shipowners face scrubber 'dilemma', warns Allied Shipbroking house's research arm highlights how the value of scrubbers is being eroded and the tough choices owners will face
Land-based firefighters lack know-how to fight vessel fires, says NTSB As incidents of fire on board vessels continue to dominate headlines, US safety board urges fire departments to send their...
Stricter insurance rules could bar non-compliant vessels from Taiwan ports Six international insurance companies have been put on blacklist due to passive handling of maritime accidents
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DNV maritime boss highlights 'major concern' with IMO Net-Zero Framework After its Maritime Forecast to 2050 report laid bare the size of the mountain shipping must climb to hit its...
CMA CGM holds off on surcharges to manage US port fees CMA CGM has begun making contingencies ahead of the October 14 deadline
Daily Briefing Mozambique joins rapidly growing fake flag roster for sanctioned tonnage | Cargo insurance premiums 'dropping off cliff,' IUMI told |...
LTL, truckload pricing rising despite soft demand An acceleration of growth in US less-than-truckload (LTL) rates reflected still-tight capacity, while seasonal truckload pricing gains failed to boost rates above 2024 levels.
CSX to reopen two East Coast intermodal lanes in early October Completing the Howard Street Tunnel and Blue Ridge subdivision projects will allow CSX to restore service - and better compete with trucking - on two major north-south corridors in the eastern US.
Surging Southeast Asia volumes strain intra-Asia capacity Strong demand and the resulting tightening of intra-Asia vessel capacity is lifting intra-Asia rates, a sharp contrast to falling spot pricing on both the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades.
Hapag-Lloyd locks in LNG supply with Shell fuel deal Delivery of the fuel will begin immediately and build on a strategic collaboration Hapag-Lloyd established with Shell in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of its fleet.
'Committed' federal supply chain support key to US nuclear build-out: report Experts from the Working Group on US Nuclear Dominance recommend a federal review of critical supply chain components and bottlenecks as they relate to nuclear project cargo transport.
Gemini suspends seasonal trans-Pacific service The suspension of the TP9/WC6 service from Xiamen and Busan is the latest effort by carriers to stem declining container spot rates and adjusting capacity to softening demand.
Dubai ship manager blacklisted in biggest US sanctions package yet against Houthis Four tankers placed on blacklist for operating at Ras Isa port
Buoyed by data: Sofar Ocean aims to make shipping more profitable by tackling seas' data gap Berge Bulk, Star Bulk and MOL turn to San Francisco company for voyage optimisation
Maersk accelerates LNG dual-fuel newbuilding talks as berth battle rolls on Yard names emerge with Chinese facilities a hot pick on pricing
Synergy Marine faces threat to remove liability cap in Baltimore bridge collapse litigation Claimants argue that US law limits liabilities of shipowners, not managers
Ammonia as fuel 'not a fairytale', Exmar says as first newbuilding hits water Company unveils raft of floating ammonia solutions
US Coast Guard begins salvage operations following Long Beach container collapse Two boxes retrieved, fuel leakage stopped so far
Morten Astrup's credit fund buys more Ocean Yield and Paratus bonds Storm Bond Fund returned 1% in August
Hapag-Lloyd signs liquefied biomethane deal with Shell as it steps up decarbonisation efforts New agreement builds on strategic collaboration established in 2023
Tor Olav Troim to hit the gas on VLCC growth with 'big plans to be a leading actor' Bruton chief explains expansion ambitions and LNG fuel choice ahead of US listing drive
Good news for VLCCs as Frontline chief argues rogue oil producers are hitting their peaks Russia, Iran and Venezuela are being pushed out by Atlantic producers, Frontline CEO says
Tsakos Energy Navigation mulls future fleet split to raise profile with investors Owner toys with idea of setting up special vehicle for its shuttle tankers under construction
Mikael Skov fans takeover flames as Hafnia chief talks up Torm match Companies share similar profiles and cultures, Hafnia chief executive says
New Danish bulker operator set to launch with top chartering staff from rivals Danbulk will focus on operating handysizes and supramaxes in Atlantic
Methane slip set to be virtually eradicated in next few years Confidence rising in technology and innovation fixes
'Ready for LNG wave': Excelerate Energy gets 'buy' rating by DNB DNB initiates coverage with $31 target price
Oslo bond market can hit $100bn as new shipping issuers make debut Pareto Securities sees more demand for shipping bonds
Wison New Energies teams with Norway's H2Carrier to build green ammonia FPSO Planned unit is destined for northern Norway
Scorpio Tankers and BW Group cash in over $40m DHT shares after 'strong performance' Scorpio also sold the stock in March and June
Troim sights US listing for VLCC owner backed by Livanos, Lauro and two former Frontline chief executives Growth project for Bruton will start with newbuildings and seek multiple capital raises to fund expansion in rising market
DNV's Orbeck-Nilssen slams IMO for trying to stifle LNG as a future fuel LNG decarbonisation pathway at risk and could be limiting newbuilding orders, maritime unit CEO says
K Line sells a kamsarmax and flips another bulker for profit Japanese shipowner has been selling off older bulkers at prices above market estimates
China Cosco Shipping mulls multibillion-dollar orders for 100 vessels Domestic shipyards have reserved berths for bulkers, tankers, container ships, MPPs and semi-submersibles
Retailers see import decline through end of 2025 Import cargo at U.S. container ports is expected to decline through the end of 2025 despite near-record summer volume.
DHL partners with SingPost to expand parcel drop-off points DHL Express and Singapore Post are partnering to facilitate parcel shipping through the postal network.
Trans-Pacific container rates rally despite trade war's effects Asia-U.S. container shipping rates moved up due to an upcoming Chinese holiday and carriers adjusting vessel schedules.
DHL to buy US healthcare courier SDS Rx DHL's contract logistics arm is buying another last-mile delivery company serving the healthcare industry.
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