Bibby Marine finds new builder for its eCSOV In what it calls an "amicable move away" from the original shipbuilder, Spain's Astilleros Gondan, Liverpool-headquartered Bibby Marine has signed a new shipbuilding contract with another Spanish shipyard to build its innovative
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The Practical Benefits of Renting a Shared Office Space In recent years, the way we work has undergone a significant transformation. The traditional 9-to-5 office setup is no longer the only option for businesses and professionals. One alternative that has gained popularity is shared office for rent. If you're looking to find office spaces in Amsterdam , consider the many advantages of this modern workspace solution. This cost-effective and flexible w
Transporting Medication Overseas: What Shipping Companies Should Know The transportation of medication across borders is a vital yet intricate process that requires precision, adherence to regulations, and an acute sense of responsibility. For shipping companies, the stakes are high. The global pharmaceutical market is a trillion-dollar industry. Countries like Germany, Switzerland, and the US dominate this global market as some of the biggest pharmaceutical export
Red Sea and Black Sea Remain in Distruption, Situation Still Tentative 2025 will be a crucial year for global trade and especially shipping industry. The current year keeps facing growing challenges on two main fronts: Red Sea and Black Sea.
Can US-Japan-Philippines Triangle Counter China's Shipping Dominance? The prospect of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States forming a trade shipping alliance in the context of ongoing territorial disputes and trade tensions with China is a complex one, influenced by both geopolitical and economic factors.
Port NOLA confirms US$1 million grant for Louisiana box terminal project The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) was awarded US$1 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP). "This funding is a crucial investment in Louisiana's future, supporting sustainable infrastructure and creating meaningful opportunities for our communities," commented Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-0
Assessing Impact of COSCO's Potential Expulsion from Piraeus Port Following the United States blacklisting of Chinese shipping giant COSCO, the owner and operator of the port of Piraeus, the operations at the major Greek port continue normally. However, according to Reuters, Greek authorities are currently assessing the potential effects of this development.
Rapid rate declines expected in February Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said in a Baltic Exchange report that the alliance reshuffling is expected to result in short-term overcapacity in February.
NYK establishes ship management firm for offshore wind power projects In December, NYK jointly established Japan Offshore Support (JOS) together with Akita Eisen KK to provide ship maintenance and management services for offshore wind power projects, as well as training and employment for seafarers. By actively recruiting local talent, JOS will contribute to the development of offshore wind power projects and the revitalization of the local community in Akita Prefe
Wallenius Wilhelmsen wins 12-year terminal deal in Gothenburg Scandinavian RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen wins a terminal contract in Gothenburg, taking a strategic step to expand its logistics services. The Port of Gothenburg is the largest in Scandinavia for vehicles and is a key hub connecting the Nordics with regions such as the Far East, North America, Africa, Australia and Northern Europe. Wallenius Wilhelmsen said it
New cranes to boost Hutchison Ports Thailand operations On 18 December, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) Terminal D received four additional remote controlled super post panamax quay cranes and eight remote controlled rubber tyred gantry cranes. This batch of electrically powered quay cranes will be the largest in Thailand and have an outreach of 24 rows and will be capable of handling containers that are stacked up to 10 high above the vessel deck. Wit
US ramps up sanctions against Russia In the waning days of Joe Biden's presidency, US officials have launched their most extensive set of sanctions, targeting the so-called "dark fleet" along with Russia's oil production and export sectors.
Ensuring Safer Working Conditions in the Shipping Industry Work in the shipping industry-spanning from port handling to deep-sea voyages-often carries a higher risk of accidents due to heavy machinery, changing weather conditions, and complex logistics. In fact, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO) , the shipping sector sees a disproportionately high rate of work-related injuries compared to many other global industries , illustrating
Investment Fraud vs. Market Volatility: Legal Perspectives When evaluating investment fraud versus market volatility, it's essential to recognize the legal perspectives that differentiate them. Investment fraud often involves
Lowest bid wins? It's the least sustainable way of building a ship It is said that preparations rarely survive contact with reality, but shipyards are realising that engaging with contractors adds value, writes German Cagliardi from RNDV Group of Companies. The business of actually building a ship gains far less attention than contract announcement or christening, despite it being the most complex part of the process. Once ...
Lloyd's List Intelligence buys Infospectrum Maritime data and analytics business Lloyd's List Intelligence has acquired counterparty risk provider Infospectrum. Established in 1999, Infospectrum provides due diligence, credit reporting and risk management consultancy services for the shipping and commodity sectors. The UK-based outfit counts about 50 analysts and more than 1,000 clients. The move is expected to enable the combined business
Bibby Marine selects new yard for electric CSOV newbuild UK shipowner Bibby Marine has found a new shipbuilder in Spain for its electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV). The contract for the innovative eCSOV has been moved from Gondan Shipbuilders to shipyard Armon after the project timelines were unable to be fulfilled, the company told Splash. The original deal revealed last May was supposed ...
NYK establishes offshore wind CTV joint venture Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has launched a crew transfer vessel shipmanagement joint venture for domestic offshore wind projects. The jv company Japan Offshore Support (JOS), in which NYK will hold a 51% stake, has been established with local towing player Akita Eisen Kisen Kaisha, following a memorandum of understanding for CTV operations mainly in ...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen seals deal for Gothenburg terminal Norwegian car carrier player Wallenius Wilhelmsen has reached an agreement to take over the terminal operations at Sweden's Gothenburg port from February 2026. The Oslo-listed company said its aim is to develop Scandinavia's largest port for vehicles, acting as an integrated supply chain partner and transforming the terminal into a one-stop shop for all carriers ...
Marnavi books chemical tanker newbuild brace in China Italian owner Marnavi is expanding its fleet with two chemical tanker newbuildings in China. The Naples-based shipping group has signed up for 13,000 dwt stainless steel duplex units at a shipyard in Zhoushan for about $30m each. The first vessel is set for delivery by the end of 2026, with the second joining the fleet ...
Norden boosting project cargo business with up to four ships Danish shipping giant Norden is bolstering its project cargo business with a pair of multipurpose vessels set to deliver in 2026. The Jan Rindbo-led owner and operator, which entered the project cargo segment in 2023, will charter in the 17,500 dwt units, with purchase options attached to the deal, but also has a choice to ...
Gaza truce talks spur hope for resumption of Red Sea shipping The head of shipping's top lobby group has welcomed the "positive developments" witnessed in Qatar in recent days where ceasefire talks are underway between Israel and Hamas. Details are emerging of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas after more than 400 days of war, a development that could usher in the end of the ...
Dali heads back to sea as repairs are completed ahead of schedule The Dali, responsible for last year's most high-profile shipping accident, is back trading again. Fujian Huadong Shipyard in China managed to complete repairs to the vessel 10 days ahead of schedule with the boxship leaving the yard for onward trading on Sunday, The ship, which took out Baltimore's largest bridge in March last year, arrived ...
Danish ship investment vehicle launches Denmark has a new ship investment vehicle helmed by three well-known shipping executives. Zeaside Capital Partners launched yesterday as a Copenhagen-based shipping investment platform, co-founded by Lars Steffensen, Aaron Sen and Jan Eghøj. Eghøj has worked for a variety of German and Danish shipowners over the past 25 years, while Sen's career has included stints ...
Yangzijiang Financial inks product tanker newbuilds Yangzijiang Financial Holding has launched an MR tanker newbuilding project at Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding. Newbuilding sources have placed the Singapore-listed company behind an order for four 50,000 dwt product carriers with delivery in 2026 and 2027. The spinoff of China's largest private shipyard, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, has yet to confirm the deal brokers estimate at up ...
Wellard exits shipowning with sale of last livestock carrier After a 46-year history, Australia's Wellard is readying for a future shorn of ships. The company has announced it is selling its last livestock carrier, the Ocean Drover, for $50m with the ship expected to be delivered to a Turkish agribusiness firm by July. The ship is the world's second-largest purpose-built livestock carrier capable of ...
Bulgarian Shipowners Association joins ECSA membership The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA). "The new association extends the geographical scope covered by our membership, brings additional expertise and knowledge, and further strengthens the position of European Shipowners in Brussels," said ECSA president, Karin Orsel. "We join the big European family, hoping
Fincantieri debuts CircularYard Italian shipyard group Fincantieri has teamed with compatriot utility firm Hera Group to form CircularYard, a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated waste management system in Fincantieri's eight Italian shipyards with an approach rooted in the circular economy. The partners plan to further expand operations to include other Fincantieri sites located internationally. The joint ...
HD Hyundai accelerates hydrogen commercialisation HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), a shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai, has obtained approval in principle
VLCC spot rates surge higher as tanker stock rally takes a breather US sanctions on Russia have reinvigorated the recently moribund VLCC business. The outlook for VLCCs is much brighter than it...
James Fisher orders newbuilding tanker quartet in fleet renewal push UK shipowner James Fisher and Sons has ordered four 'state-of-the-art' dual-fuel tankers for an undisclosed price at China Merchants Jinling...
Red Sea war risk rates fall as insurers ponder potential Gaza peace deal What happens next depends on politics
Taiwan Navigation offers five-month bonus as 2024 revenue hits near-record high The remuneration, which consists of one month of performance bonus and four months of end of year bonus, is lower...
Bulgarian Shipowners' Association joins ECSA ECSA includes most of the major European national shipping associations, including the Union of Greek Shipowners, Danish Shipping and the...
Seasoned trio launch maritime investment platform The three men behind the deal, Jan Eghoj, Aaron Sen and Lars Steffensen, have together worked for some of the...
Intermanager calls for collaboration on reporting unjust seafarer criminalisation "There is a concern within the shipping industry that seafarers are being unfairly detained when authorities find something wrong with...
Tanker freight future trading hits record as market spikes on Russia shipping sanctions Very large crude carrier reported on subjects at WS70 today on benchmark Middle East Gulf route to China, compared with Baltic...
China imported record amounts of iron ore in 2024 The world's biggest iron ore consumer broke its import record again in 2024, following 2023's record-breaking year of 1.18bn tonnes
Odesa grain terminal searched after tax evasion allegations Development comes after former owners ruled in contempt of court
Eagle S could have cut more cables, says Finnish police Nato has today launched Baltic Sentry, an operation designed to deter further damage to underwater infrastructure in the region, in...
Short-term boxship charters providing good premiums for tonnage providers Maersk has fixed a 3,158 teu boxship at a daily rate of $67,500 and a 2,700 teu vessel at $45,000...
Sanctioned VLCC abandons China call after identity exposed and port ban VLCC King Plus, using the IMO number of a now defunct vessel, departed from its original destination of Dongjiakou in...
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States seek broader IMO legal role in tackling maritime security threats Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, India and Peru have asked the IMO's Legal Committee to include an output on tackling threats to...
Lloyd's List Intelligence acquires Infospectrum Infospectrum is a counterparty risk provider and the deal will further enhance risk management offerings
Daily Briefing First signs of post-sanctions stranded Russia oil cargoes emerge at Chinese ports | Sanctioned tonnage lifted 56% of Russian crude...
US LTL truck pricing flat, but still elevated despite low demand The US producer price index shows LTL pricing has been flat since September, but carriers continue to push for annualized increases in service contracts.
Intermodal providers navigate tough pricing environment at start of year Domestic intermodal providers are frustrated that they've been unable to win significant rate increases in contracts in early 2025, but capacity in trucking and rail is still abundant and easy to procure.
Carriers extend spot rates in bid to avoid further rate erosion in eastbound trans-Pac The pricing move means a general rate increase planned by carriers for Jan. 15 will not be implemented, forwarders say, because demand is not sufficient to support another boost.
Norden MPV leasing deal capitalizes on global fleet undercapacity The shipowner's decision to expand its MPV fleet is underpinned by expected growth in project cargo volumes and a lack of suitable ships.
Unifeeder boosts market share as Red Sea diversions grow Med business The carrier said its ability to capture market share was directly linked to a shift in trade dynamics as mainline operators outsourced intra-regional services to more agile operators.
Qatar Cargo launches 'transformative' digitalization drive for air containers The Doha-based carrier will expand the digital connectivity of its containers to improve real-time visibility across the global cargo and passenger network.
How Biden's Chinese yard probe will arm one of Trump's favourite trade weapons Last Trump administration led to 'rebirth' of trade investigations
Zim stock in eight-day trading slide amid gathering hopes for Israel-Hamas truce Stock down 21% as reports indicate 15-month conflict could end with peace compact
Uni-Fuels launches first US bunker IPO in almost two years Koh Kuan Hua-controlled company raises $8.4m for growth
Warships, submarines and drones to protect Baltic infrastructure after ship sabotage Nato members met in Helsinki to launch 'Baltic Sentry'
Creditor pursues bankruptcy case against Russian tanker owner after Kerch Strait oil spill Volga-Bunker seeks money on unpaid S&P transaction for ships built more than 50 years ago
Engineer plans to scrap ships like sliced bread and rescue European steel industry Frank Geerdink believes he can develop a commercially viable fully automated ship recycling process in Europe
German owner Elbdeich Reederei linked to order of up to four container ships The deal is for two firm 1,900-teu vessels and carries an option for two more, sources say
US shadow fleet sanctions sting lights fire under VLCC spot rates and futures Non-eco VLCC rates shot up by half in a day on the back of Joe Biden's sanctions salvo
Kjell Inge Rokke sells chunk of offshore shipowner to MOL Rejig of AKOFS Offshore's shareholder structure keeps Norwegian tycoon in control
Norwegian shipping architect and investor Ove Dines Hoegh dies aged 88 Hoegh Autoliners credits 'vision and leadership' for company strategy
Armed gangs turn to crew hostage-taking as negotiating tactic Violence against seafarers is rising, with increased use of guns by pirates and raiders
Dark fleet clampdown too hot for IMO to handle, say Norwegian shipowners UN-backed shipping regulator's membership has mixed opinions on dark vessels, Norwegian Shipowners' Association head says
Cosco-backed Ocean Alliance rolls out new network with largest market share Round-Africa schedules remain intact despite hopes of renewed Red Sea transits
Will Biden's parting Russia sanctions stick as Trump aims to end war in Ukraine? Even if incoming president wants to roll back sanctions, it will take time
VLCC sale shows massive drop in asset values as trading options shrink for veteran tankers Scrubber-fitted Vietnamese vessel goes for $26m less than valuation in 2023
Bibby switches order for 'first zero-emission' CSOV from Gondan yard in Spain Compatriot Armon will now build ground-breaking ship after 'amicable' decision
'No evidence' for jailing of bulker master and officer for 30 years over drugs Phoenician-M case highlights danger to seafarers of narcotics planted on board
'We are human beings': Ship managers turn spotlight on seafarer criminalisation InterManager calls on industry to help identify miscarriages of justice
One of the biggest paydays in trading history shared by top two Mercuria bosses Swiss group's accounts reveal more than $1bn in dividends split between Marco Dunand and Daniel Jaeggi
Greek tanker owners lock in time charters for incoming product newbuildings Atlas Maritime and Chandris (Hellas) said to have inked deals for incoming LR2s
James Fisher snaps up for four tanker newbuildings as it renews fleet Contracts have been signed at China Merchants yard for delivery this year and next
Wallenius Wilhelmsen wins terminal contract for Port of Gothenburg Shipowner will operate Swedish port for 12 years
Spotlight falls on LNG ships moving with cargoes from newly sanctioned Russian plants Ten EU member states set to call for all Russian LNG carriers to be banned from European terminals
Wellard exits shipping with $50m sale of last livestock carrier Future of Australian company unclear as it plots Sydney delisting
Norden inks two newbuildings to expand project cargo business Owner-operator branched out into project cargo in 2023
Dozens more sanctioned tankers drop anchor as India halts trade with ships on US list Vessels that loaded Russian oil before Friday can still dock, Indian official says
VLCC rates make abrupt U-turn as US sanctions send earnings soaring Analysts tipping 'explosive' market as mainstream owners continue to bide their time in spot market
US and UK team up to fight Putin's fleet of shadow ships Two sanctions' regulators are sharing information and staff in complex regimes against Russia
Russian shipowner Sovcomflot: 'Regrettable' US sanctions are destroying global shipping system Sanctioned Russian shipowner also denies its vessels are part of 'shadow fleet'
Baltimore bridge-bashing boxship completes repairs in China Infamous container ship set to load its next cargo for Maersk on Friday
Somali pirates release Chinese fishing boat held captive for seven weeks First Somali piracy incident in six months was resolved without any seafarer coming to harm
Will a new type of biofuel allow liner giant MSC to lower its bunker bill and reduce emissions? Pilot with Quadrise synthetic biofuel could also help Cargill find new markets for glycerine production
Dark fleet tanker crew had plans to cut more cables, probe finds Baltic Sea nations to meet in Helsinki on Tuesday to discuss maritime security
Investigators find crew of rogue tanker Eagle S had plans to cut more cables Baltic Sea nations will meet in Helsinki on Tuesday to discuss maritime security
HD Hyundai wins AiP for vacuum insulation system and liquefied hydrogen storage tanks for ships Large quantities of liquefied hydrogen will be able to transported at low temperatures, shipbuilder says
Oman's Asyad Shipping floats 19-year-old LNG steamship for sale List of LNG vessel sales candidates starting to mount up and it is only January
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding eyes new shipyard in East Timor Japanese company looking to expand as dual-fuel vessels are more complex and require longer construction period
Port strike threat gone, trans-Pacific container rates level out Container rates from Asia to the United States are in a holding pattern after an East Coast longshore strike was averted.
Port of Los Angeles tabs CFO, director of government affairs The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as chief financial officer at the busiest U.S. container port.
CMA CGM revamps Amerigo Mediterranean-North America service CMA CGM is adding a call in Salerno, Italy, on its service linking the Mediterranean and North America.
Cosco says shipping disruptions boosted 2024 net profit by 95% China's largest ocean carrier forecast record profits as Red Sea disruptions helped keep freight rates high.
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