Marine Log names first Lifetime Achievement Award winner Marine Log will introduce its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Top Women in Maritime Celebration at the National WWII Museum on December 2 in New Orleans. The award recognizes an
T.S. Lines replaces CUL on Interasia's SVT T.S. Lines will replace CU Lines as a vessel provider on Interasia Lines' SVT service between China and Southeast Asia, as reported by Dynaliners. The loop will continue with two ships of 1,800 TEU, calling Guangzhou (Nansha), Shenzhen (Shekou), Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai), Bangkok, Laem Chabang, and returning to Guangzhou. Service frequency and structure remain unchanged. The post appeared first on C
Damen Delivers dredging packages for four TSHDs Damen Shipyards Group delivered four advanced dredging packages for Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHDs) being built in Central America. Two vessels have completed dredge trials and been accepted. The other two will finish in 2026. Each TSHD includes a 700 mm trailing suction pipe that operates at depths up to 25 metres, a high-performance dredge pump, and a bow coupling unit for efficient di
Fincantieri and KAYO form Naval JV in Albania During the Italy-Albania intergovernmental summit in Rome, Fincantieri and Albanian firm KAYO signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a naval joint venture. The agreement focuses on building and maintaining naval vessels in Albania. The signing was attended by Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO of Fincantieri, and Ardi Veliu, CEO of KAYO. The JV will act as prime contractor for domestic shipbuildin
Evergreen splashes out over US$3 billion on new ships, containers and port equipment Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) is forking out over TW$99 billion (US$3.2 billion) on newbuildings and equipment. Fourteen 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuelled ships have been commissioned, the orders equally split between South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries and China's Guangzhou Shipyard International
Hai An's strategic move towards on mid-size vessels Vietnamese carrier's counter-cyclical expansion targets sweet spot between mega-ships and regional feeders. Vietnam's Hai An Transport is making a calculated bet that bigger isn't always better in container shipping. The Hanoi-based carrier has ordered up to four 7,100 TEU vessels from China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry a significant leap from its previous 1,800 TEU ships but notably smaller th
SeaBot Maritime and the University of Plymouth partner SeaBot Maritime has joined forces with the University of Plymouth to expand its maritime autonomy training into South West England. The partnership marks a major step in growing the UK's network of autonomous maritime professionals. SeaBot Maritime, known for its Flag State-recognised Remote USV Operator training, has already trained hundreds of professionals across the Solent in collaboration wi
FedEx begins using sustainable aviation fuel in Chicago and Miami FedEx has started using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport and Miami International Airport, expanding its efforts to lower emissions across its air network. The new deliveries began in October, marking FedEx's second and third major U.S. SAF deployments within six months. The company made its first large-scale U.S. SAF purchase at Los Angeles International Air
Echandia to supply new battery system for electric ferry Ellen Echandia has been chosen to deliver a new battery system for E/F Ellen, operated by Ærøfærgerne in Denmark. The company will supply a 3.2 MWh LTO battery system to replace the existing 4.3 MWh NMC system. Designed for a 15-year lifetime, the new system supports multiple fast-charging cycles every day with high efficiency. "Allan Filtenborg from Ærøfærgerne said: 'We are very pleased that Echandia
PortSide Stories: Thessaloniki Where the Sea Meets the Soul Thessaloniki isn't just the biggest port in Northern Greece, it's a city that breathes history and sea breeze in equal measure. The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) is a key gateway to the Balkans and Europe. But beyond the cranes and ships, you'll find a city full of life, flavor, and heart. Tastes of the North Food here tells stories. Start your morning with a warm koul
DCSA launches Identity Exchange Platform The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has introduced Identity Exchange, a digital platform that simplifies and strengthens business identity verification in global shipping and logistics. Global trade depends on trust, yet each new partnership requires repeated compliance and KYC checks. The process is often slow, inconsistent, and costly. Identity Exchange provides a single, trusted
EnviTec Biogas and TT-Line Partner on Bio-LNG for Ferries EnviTec Biogas and TT-Line have signed a bio-LNG supply agreement. The partnership follows a successful trial bunkering of 40 tons of bio-LNG for TT-Line's Ro-Pax ferry, Peter Pan, in Travemünde. The agreement supports more sustainable maritime transport. Bio-LNG can reduce emissions by up to 100% compared to marine diesel. TT-Line's ferries are now better positioned to meet the EU FuelEU Maritim
Mitsui E&S posts strong half-year results Mitsui E&S reported new orders of ¥170.7 billion in the first half of the fiscal year, up from ¥146.0 billion a year earlier. Net sales rose to ¥165.5 billion, compared with ¥145.0 billion previously. Operating income jumped to ¥19.8 billion, more than double last year's ¥9.2 billion. Profit attributable to owners stood at ¥17.5 billion, lower than last year due to a one-time gain in the prior pe
GNV and Lloyd's Register advance decarbonisation training GNV has partnered with Lloyd's Register (LR) to deliver the third edition of its fleet energy-efficiency and decarbonisation training programme. The latest three-day course took place at the MSC Training Centre in Sorrento and brought together about 50 crew members from across the ferry operator's fleet. Training Focus The programme aimed to strengthen skills in energy management, alternative fue
Everllence unveils new ammonia dual-fuel engine Engine Introduction Everllence has introduced its new dual-fuel ME-LGIA ammonia engine at a two-day event in Copenhagen attended by more than 300 maritime industry representatives. The ME-LGIA engine uses the Diesel principle and builds on Everllence's proven Liquid Gas Injection technology used in its methanol (ME-LGIM) and LPG (ME-LGIP) engines. Because of ammonia's specific properties, the ME-
Arkas seals IFC-led financing as expansion gathers pace Arkas Holding, the parent of Turkey's largest liner, has taken a significant step in its shipping and logistics growth plans after securing a $335m syndicated loan facility led by the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC). The Turkish group will receive $260.3m in the first tranche, arranged with the participation of several international finance ...
Splash Wrap: Flows shift again The Houthis officially announced that they have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their so-called naval blockade on Israeli ports. This announcement appeared at the end of a letter sent to Hamas's military wing, Kata'ib al-Qassam, by the newly appointed Houthi chief of staff, Yousef Hassan Al-Madani, who succeeded Mohammed Al-Ghamari after he died ...
Sanctions spur surge in Russian oil languishing at sea The amount of oil stranded on tankers worldwide has ballooned in recent months, with Russian barrels making up an outsized share of the floating glut as sanctions upend traditional trade flows. Analysts at Vortexa, Kpler and OilX estimate that roughly 1bn barrels are now sitting at sea, and around 40% of the recent build-up comes ...
Solstad bags three-year CSV contract with DeepOcean Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has won a contract for one of its Normand Ocean construction support vessels (CSV) with compatriot ocean services player DeepOcean. The contract has a firm duration of three years, plus two one-year options, and is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2027. Solstad announced a five-year firm ...
Ukrainian drones hit Novorossiysk as strikes on Russian Black Sea ports intensify Ukrainian forces mounted a large drone strike on Novorossiysk early Friday, damaging a ship in port, hitting apartment blocks, and igniting a blaze at one of Russia's most important oil terminals in the Black Sea - the latest in a growing series of attacks on Russian coastal infrastructure. Regional officials in Krasnodar said three crewmembers ...
Why maritime's diversity conversation must go beyond gender Claudia Paschkewitz, director of sustainability, inclusion and diversity at Columbia Group, writes for Splash today. Diversity that begins and ends with gender is not diversity at all. It is only one piece of a much bigger picture. Whenever the maritime industry talks about diversity, the conversation almost always starts with gender. That is understandable, because ...
Otto Candies lands $450m to advance US Gulf fleet expansion Otto Candies has secured a $450m loan to support its fleet growth and strengthen its position in the Jones Act and offshore support markets, following its recent purchase of four large multipurpose support vessels (MPSVs) from Harvey Gulf. The Louisiana-based operator closed the financing with Beal Bank USA, giving it the balance-sheet capacity to refinance ...
Prosafe flotel secures further extension in UK North Sea Prosafe has landed another extension for the accommodation unit Safe Caledonia after Ithaca Energy opted for an additional seven weeks of work at the Captain field in the UK North Sea. The latest extension - worth about $6.4m - will keep the 1982-built, 2012-upgraded semisubmersible on site through early February 2026. It follows a two-week ...
Mermaid forms offshore services JV in Equatorial Guinea Mermaid Maritime has established a new joint venture in Equatorial Guinea as it seeks to deepen its presence in West Africa's offshore oil and gas market. The venture pairs Mermaid Subsea Oil and Gas Services DMCEST - an indirect subsidiary of the Thailand-based contractor - with local partners led by state oil company GEPetrol, which ...
The gaps in today's training environment As shipping digitalises and decarbonises, training is failing to keep pace. For all the talk of transformation, maritime training is falling behind. While simulators, gamified courses, and online academies multiply, the fundamentals remain out of sync with modern shipping. Across the industry, executives see an urgent need to modernise not only what seafarers learn, but ...
Markets diverge: another fall in transpacific amid Asia-Europe gains Container trades to the US are suffering from seasonal weakness compounded by rising inflation. Trades to Europe are holding up...
Why it is time to scrap the oil price cap Russia's oil may be 'off the market', according to UK politicians under pressure to tighten the screws on Moscow, but...
CMA CGM keeps US shipbuilding ambition alive as it adds megamax newbuilds in China CMA CGM has a four-year plan to invest in the US that builds on its existing commitments, including not only...
Cranes on Mogadishu's skyline prove there is an alternative to piracy Things are looking up in Somalia. But the West needs to make sure hope wins big
Drone attack ignites depot at Russian Black Sea port Novorossiysk, which is the endpoint of a number of oil pipelines and a key port for Russian exports, has been...
Costamare Bulkers transfers trading portfolio to Cargill Costamare dry bulk spin-off posts first profit as rejig of operating platform moves ahead
Tanker seized after transiting Strait of Hormuz A Greece-owned crude oil tanker is understood to have been forced to turn into Iranian territorial waters by Iranian Revolutionary...
MPC Container Ships boosts boxship orderbook with new four-ship deal in China Order at Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry is third shipbuilding contract signed by the Oslo-listed owner this year
Spotlight moves to underwater noise pollution Airborne emissions have rightfully been a key sustainability focus for ship designers and operators up until now, but the spotlight...
What a delay to the IMO's Net-Zero Framework means for marine insurers Insurers must be aware of how to support their insured clients in navigating the rapidly changing regulatory landscape and the...
LNG most favoured decarbonisation path after Net-Zero Framework collapse Newbuilding fuel capabilities now come into question with the delay
Green retreat is not all good news for gas The retreat from hydrogen and renewable energy technologies should be a clear win for the gas industry. But the bigger...
Failure to adopt Net-Zero Framework will lead to more fragmented efforts The UK and EU ETS will be the closest the world will see to a harmonised agreement on carbon emissions...
Dalian Shipbuilding wins up to four containerships from Vietnam's Hai An Vietnamese liner Hai An accelerates capacity build-up with a second order at Chinese shipyards this year
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Daily Briefing Crude tankers on track for best quarter in at least a half-decade | UK Club general average claim valid despite...
White House rolls backs tariffs on broad list of food and ag imports The move comes less than two weeks after Democrats were overwhelmingly successful on Election Day, winning a number of key state and local races where affordability and the rising cost of every day products were key issues.
Gemini delivers cost savings as it marks a path to premium pricing While premium pricing has long been elusive for ocean carriers, the cost benefits from the Maersk-Hapag Lloyd alliance may prove to be enough to justify overhauling the network.
Capacity cuts support series of rate hikes on Asia-Europe ocean trade As contract tendering season on the European trades gets underway, carriers are stepping up capacity management efforts to elevate spot rates and better match supply with demand.
Former CSX CEO denies that UP came to him first on potential merger The comments from Joe Hinrichs follow a report that CSX's board of directors was displeased that UP allegedly contacted Hinrichs first about a potential UP-CSX combination and only turned to Norfolk Southern after receiving a tepid response.
CMA CGM expects softer 2026 due to trade, rate and Red Sea uncertainties Remarks from the group's CFO came as the carrier's third-quarter financials showed year-on-year declines.
Data shows US intermodal has a long-term growth problem Intermodal needs to put itself in a position where it can perform against trucking through all the stages of the economic cycle, writes analyst Larry Gross.
UP, CSX give priority loading to Schneider's new intermodal service The new details clarify the role the two railroads will play in Schneider's just-launched Fast Track product, which comes with a 95% on-time guarantee.
Has Iran captured an innocent tanker? And why 2026 will be a bleak year for shipping Plus, the impact of microgrids on shipping and Everllence says its ammonia engines are now for sale
CMA CGM signs order as it sees 'no alternative' to massive expansion French liner giant firms up deal for 10 ultra-large, LNG dual-fuel newbuildings in China
CMA CGM profits slump 73% as US trade tensions bite Rodolphe Saade flags uncertainty ahead due to increased capacity and softer demand
Trump strikes trade deals to cut tariffs with Latin American quartet White House says agreements El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala reduce barriers for US exports.
Hungary to challenge EU plan to ban natural gas imports from Russia European Commission introduces ban under the guise of trade policy to circumvent member states' veto on sanctions
US shipping paring early losses amid jittery broader market Equities hoping to avoid a second straight bloody day as investors worry on AI bubble, interest rate cuts
What next for Goran Rostad? Battle with SSY is set to rumble on Head of offshore in Norway will stay in post until the next decisive stage of the legal process next year
US-listed EuroDry expands Greek loan book in debut deal with CrediaBank Greek ship owners rely ever more on local lenders to roll over debt and finance growth
'If you want to go far, then go with a partner': Bahri chief targets dry bulk growth Company invites future partners to collaborate as it targets iron ore, sulphur and coke
Two-day hunt: How rescuers found seafarers in shark-infested waters Houthis continue to hold seafarers four months after ferocious missile attack that sank Greek-owned bulker
Sanctions sting sends Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot spinning into the red Company says long-term contracts have helped with resilience
MPC Container Ships orders four new vessels in $232m deal Owner lifts the number of vessels ordered this year to 10
UK bans maritime companies from handling Russian LNG imports Government measures target maritime services in bid to limit revenue flowing to Putin administration
Costamare Bulkers banks $44m gain from six sales as it targets bigger ships Greek owner also progressing its cooperation with charterer Cargill
Okeanis CEO says there will be 'no surprise order of 16 VLCCs' A smaller agile fleet is ideal for the Greek shipowner
Fledgling Greek owner Venergy plots major expansion with fresh newbuilding batch Vyron Vasileiadis outfit is said to have signed LoIs for up to a dozen product tankers and boxships
Shipowners' Club CEO Simon Peacock to step down Long-planned transition of power has seen an internal candidate groomed for the top job
Okeanis Eco Tankers 'premium' valuation splits analysts ABG and DNB turn cautious, while Arctic and Fearnleys stay bullish
Offshore owner Otto Candies seals $450m loan to fund fleet deal Move follows US company's acquisition of multipurpose support vessels from Harvey Gulf International Marine
Columbia-managed tanker 'heads towards Iran' in sudden course change after suspicious approach Marshall Islands-flagged ship had been heading south through the Strait of Hormuz
Greek managed tanker 'heads towards Iran' in sudden course change after suspicious approach Marshall Islands ship had been heading south through the Strait of Hormuz
Seapeak takes $62m hit on older ships as it seals $1.2bn of newbuild leasebacks Seven carriers have been designated as assets held for sale
Tanker 'heads towards Iran' in sudden course change after suspicious approach Marshall Islands-flagged ship had been heading south through the Strait of Hormuz
Hanse Bereederung director reflects on dual-fuel gambles and why brokers are better than spreadsheets Hanse Bereederung's Alex Karydis says new regulations are now dictating investment strategy and freight rates
'Massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Russian Black Sea port leaves three seafarers injured Novorossiysk oil depot burns in second strike on major Russian ports in two weeks
HD Hyundai secures tanker newbuilding contracts worth $176m Stealth Maritime named as the buyer of two suezmax tankers
Al Seer gears up next growth phase after taking on 18 ships over the past three years Abu Dhabi owner hints that future growth will be driven by partnerships
Marco Polo bags biggest newbuild contract win from Taiwan Singapore group will build oceanographic research vessel
US safety investigators gear up to decide probable cause of the Key Bridge destruction But board's conclusion will not be end of the story, as criminal investigation continues
Meet the shipowners hitching their fortunes to a Hong Kong revival amid US-China tensions Shipowners and managers explain why they remain optimistic despite Sino-US tensions
From drip to torrent: Hong Kong shipping feels the strain of political tensions Bravado meets reality as shipping register faces mounting pressure
Norton Rose Fulbright's South African operation goes it alone Shipping and other practices will be separated from global law group in March
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