USCG now monitoring 5 Chinese research vessels in U.S. Arctic Nobody likes having strangers rattling around in the attic and the U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic. The Coast Guard Arctic
SWITCH Maritime CEO talks NYC ferry plans at FERRIES 2025 Pace Ralli, CEO and co-founder of SWITCH Maritime, will be among the featured speakers at Marine Log's 38th annual FERRIES conference, taking place November 4-5 in Jersey City, across from lower Manhattan.
Black Sea shipping faces surge in trade and security threats in 2025 The Black Sea region, a vital artery for global trade and energy, is witnessing a paradoxical blend of resilience and volatility in its maritime operations in 2025. Despite escalating security threats from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, container traffic is projected to grow by 8-10%, surpassing 3.2 million TEU, driven by Ukraine's port recovery and regional cooperation
Thordon expands into Azerbaijan with Progreen Thordon Bearings Inc., a global leader in water-lubricated and grease-free bearings, has appointed Progreen as its exclusive distributor in Azerbaijan. The move strengthens Thordon's presence in the Caspian region. It aims to bring high-performance bearing and seal solutions to the marine, hydro power, and industrial sectors. Progreen, led by brothers Ravil and Akhad Saidov, has expertise in poly
Hanseatic Global Terminals appoints new MD of CNMP Le Havre Hanseatic Global Terminals has appointed Benoit Klein as the new Managing Director of CNMP Le Havre, effective September 1, 2025. Klein brings nearly three decades of experience in shipping and terminal operations. He has held senior roles with CMA Terminals, DP World, and Louis Dreyfus. Throughout his career, he has led projects to improve efficiency, strengthen multimodal transport, and build c
PIL opens new office in Uruguay PIL has officially opened a new office in Montevideo, Uruguay, marking a key step in expanding its presence across Latin America. The office opening comes just five months after the company's 14,000 TEU LNG-powered vessel first called at Montecon, Uruguay. PIL is continuing to push boundaries in sustainable shipping. Customers and partners attended the official opening in August. The event showca
Xeneta acquires eeSea to strengthen freight procurement insights Xeneta has acquired maritime data company eeSea, expanding its ability to help shippers manage freight contracts and suppliers more effectively. The deal brings eeSea's schedule, transit time, and carrier reliability data into Xeneta's existing freight rate platform. The combined dataset will allow shippers to evaluate carriers not only on cost but also on service performance. Global supply chain
China looms over CK Hutchison's port sale The world's largest planned ports deal has run aground on geopolitics. CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate, confirmed this week that the $23 billion sale of its 43 global terminals will not be completed this year, as regulatory scrutiny and political hurdles stall talks with BlackRock and MSC. At the heart of the delay lies Beijing
ANL announced service adjustments and vessel delays ANL has announced several operational updates affecting its services in the Asia-Pacific region. Due to adverse weather conditions and congestion at regional ports, the OOCL Miami 106N/107S will omit its scheduled call at Xiamen in order to support schedule recovery. Customers are advised to check with local terminals for the latest receival details at respective ports. Separately, the Sofrana Su
Marie Maersk is latest casualty as cargo fires increase Before the Marie Maersk there was the Maersk Frankfurt , the MSC Capetown III and the Wan Hai 503 since the beginning of June these cargo fires have claimed seven crew lives, on container ships this year alone. Others have died on other ship types including tankers and car carriers, which seem to be suffering lithium battery fires on electric cars, a problem that will affect some container ships
EcoNavis boosts growth with UK funding and Glasgow expansion Glasgow-based maritime tech start-up EcoNavis Solutions is scaling fast. The company, behind the Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, secured £300,000 from the UK's Innovate UK ICURe Exploit programme. The funding will help commercialise university research. EcoNavis spun out from the University of Strathclyde. It has completed all ICURe stages, including product testing and validation. So far, the compan
CMA CGM announces new FAK Rates from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean CMA CGM has introduced revised freight all kinds rates effective from August 15, 2025, based on the gate-in date at origin ports, and valid until further notice. For shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean, the new levels are set at US$ 3,500 per 20-foot container and US$ 3,200 per 40-foot container. The updated tariffs apply to dry cargo only, covering all mo
ONE secures nearly US$400 million of JOLCO financing for newbuildings ONE has obtained almost US$400 million of JOLCO (Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option) financing for four 13,700 TEU ammonia-ready ships on order at Imabari Shipbuilding and Nihon Shipyard. Japanese financial group Financial Partners Group arranged the JOLCO, with funding from BNP Paribas, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Citibank and Japanese export credit agencies Japan Bank for
Marie Maersk ship still burning The fire on the Maersk Triple-E ship Marie Maersk is still burning, although the flames appear to have been brought under control, the Danish carrier informed media today
MSC Benin docks at Malta Freeport Malta Freeport Terminals proudly welcomed the MSC Benin, a state-of-the-art Neo-Panamax container ship built in 2025 by New Times Shipbuilding in China. The vessel's distinctive vertical windbreaker-style bow reduces drag, enhances fuel efficiency, and provides better handling in rough seas making it highly suited for long-distance voyages. Equipped with a dual-fuel LNG engine, MSC Benin has been
Global Shipping Routes in 2025: Transpacific struggles, Asia-Europe thrives, Transatlantic holds steady In 2025, the world's major shipping routes, Transpacific, Asia-Europe, and Transatlantic, are navigating a turbulent sea of economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability pressures. Drawing from open-source media and real-time sentiment on X, this analysis reveals stark contrasts in cargo volumes, freight rate fluctuations, and operational challenges across these critical trade corrid
Greenergy extends Amsterdam biodiesel plant sublease Greenergy, a European producer of biodiesel made from waste, has confirmed a ten-year renewal of its sublease agreement with the Port of Amsterdam, further strengthening its long-term presence in the Netherlands' biofuels sector. Since purchasing the Amsterdam facility in 2018, the company has invested heavily to adapt the site for processing waste oils and, more recently, to expand capacity by 2
Wan Hai Lines to launch new Far East-Mediterranean service Wan Hai Lines will expand its network with a new Far East to East Mediterranean direct service, branded as FM1. The service will deploy vessels of 4,300-5,000 TEU capacity. The rotation includes: Shanghai - Ningbo - Nansha - Shekou - Port Klang - Jeddah - Aqaba - Sokhna - Alexandria - Izmit - Istanbul area, before returning via Sokhna, Jeddah, Port Klang, Shekou, and Shanghai. The first sailing i
Port of Montreal hosted open houses regarding its expansion project The Montreal Port Authority hosted open houses on August 12 and 14 in the municipalities of Contrecœur and Verchères. These sessions were organized in anticipation of possible preparatory work for the new container terminal, scheduled to begin in fall 2025, with the goal of keeping residents informed and fostering dialogue on this major infrastructure project. From the earliest planning stages, t
ONE launches Door Delivery Service in Saudi Arabia Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced a new "Door Delivery" service in Saudi Arabia, expanding its inland logistics network. The service connects the Port of Dammam directly to customers' door locations, including customs clearance. ONE said the goal is to provide a seamless, single-transaction solution from port to final destination, and vice versa. The launch covers major cities such as Ne
Valencia port recorded traffic growth between January and July Valencia port throughput increased by 4.28% between January and July. In July alone, the port handled 492,874 TEUs and a total of 3.26 million TEUs during the first seven months. The July result marks a monthly rise of 6.88% compared with the same month last year, while the cumulative figure for January-July shows growth of 4.28%. On a year-to-year basis, over the past twelve months, the terminal
Update on incident aboard WAN HAI 503 Wan Hai Lines has issued an update on the container vessel WAN HAI 503 , which experienced a fire earlier this month. The ship remains stable under close monitoring and is currently being towed by a salvage team near the India-Sri Lanka maritime boundary. The company said it is working with experts and salvage crews to determine a suitable port of refuge . The choice will depend on conditions for
Heidmar posts strong Q2 2025 results Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMR) reported higher revenue in the second quarter and confirmed its first vessel acquisition as a public company. Q2 2025 Results Heidmar posted US$9.6 million in revenue in Q2, up 23% from last year. Growth came from the PSV Ace Supplier, which started its charter in April. The company reported a net loss of US$0.1 million, or US$0.002 per share. Adjuste
C.H. Robinson appoints Edward Feitzinger Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has appointed Edward Feitzinger to its board of directors, effective immediately. Feitzinger brings more than three decades of experience in global supply chains, freight forwarding, and logistics technology. He currently serves as a partner at Rebar Advisors, a firm of former executives that supports companies focused on growth. Board chair Jodee Kozlak sa
US container imports from Asia rise in July As Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) reported, U.S. container imports from Asia in July reached 1.92 million TEUs, according to Descartes Datamyne. The figure marks a 1.2% increase year on year and a sharp 25% jump from June. From January to July, imports from 10 major Asian economies totaled 11.77 million TEUs, up 3.5% compared with the same period last year. Overall U.S
'Deep slump' in recorded dry bulk orders this year Ship orders for most sectors have slowed dramatically in 2025, with shipping's largest sector, dry bulk, among the quietest when it comes to signing contracts for new vessels. The latest data from Clarksons Research shows that overall ordering in the year to date is down by 54% year-on-year, bringing activity back into line with the ...
Carisbrooke lines up newbuilds in China Carisbrooke Shipping is adding to its fleet with a fresh order for 6,600 dwt general cargo vessels at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry in China. Brokers at Claksons report the UK-based owner and operator has signed up for three firm ships, with options for another three. The firm units are set for delivery in the second ...
Borr Drilling secures deals for rig duo Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has revealed details about several new rig deals in its latest fleet status report. The company said that its 2018-built rig Skald has won a contract from oil and gas company Medco Energy for work in Thailand The rig will start work in October 2025. According to the offshore ...
Meratus adds more feeders at Guangxi Shipbuilding Indonesian shipowner and logistics group Meratus is expanding its fleet with feeder newbuildings at one of its go-to yards in China. The company has signed the newbuilds with CSSC Guangxi Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, a yard it has repeatedly tapped for similar tonnage. The new vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027. No pricing has ...
Seaspan grows newbuild pipeline with 12-ship deal in China Seaspan Corporation has inked a fresh round of newbuilding orders in China, adding twelve 9,000 teu containerships to its fleet pipeline. The vessels will be built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), with deliveries slated to begin in 2028. The deal is the latest in a series of high-profile orders by ...
New Jersey bins Atlantic Shores offshore wind power deal The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has pulled the 2021 offshore wind renewable energy certificate order for the Atlantic Shores project, ending the project's status as a qualified offshore wind project. The decision came after Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell New Energies and EDF Renewables, filed a request to ...
Putin opens door to ExxonMobil Sakhalin-1 return Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that could allow US supermajor ExxonMobil to regain its stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project. Putin signed the decree on Friday ahead of his meeting with US president Donald Trump in Alaska. The decree also opens up the possibility for other foreign investors to return ...
Nanjing Tanker in for LR2 newbuilds China's Nanjing Tanker is continuing its fleet expansion drive with a pair of newbuildings at a domestic yard. The Shanghai-listed owner under the China Merchants Group is set to add LR2 carriers from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Group after the yard won out against rivals Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. Nanjing Tanker currently controls a ...
SeaBird scores OBN work for survey vessel Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration has signed a new contract for OBN source work in the Western Hemisphere. The contract is for the use of the 2009-built survey vessel Fulmar Explorer, and will have a firm duration of three months, with options that could extend the total period to nine months. The start is expected ...
Xeneta acquires eeSea Xeneta has acquired fellow Scandinavian maritime and supply chain data company eeSea. By adding eeSea's global schedule, transit time and reliability data to its existing range of freight rate data, Xeneta said in a release it will enable BCO procurement teams to manage freight contracts and suppliers based on service levels, and not just cost. ...
Capesize values climb as Goldenport deal closes Capesize values continue to firm, with a string of reported sales now confirmed and delivered. Greek and Chinese buyers have been the most active, tying their names to the majority of transactions. Goldenport has doubled its cape exposure, acquiring its first unit of the year - the 13-year-old, 176,000 dwt Pacific East (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, ...
Can hydrogen make good on its clean energy potential? Ten for ambition, five for achievement. Hydrogen's journey to alternative fuel solution at scale continues to be a slow one, but the tempo is changing, argues Mariam Tzannatos, hydrogen sector analyst at Maritime Strategies International. Over the last few years, the narrative around clean hydrogen has shifted. Once a revolutionary replacement for fossil fuels, a ...
Samsung Heavy scoops six LNG carrier orders priced at $1.5bn George Economou's TMS Cardiff Gas said to be behind four of the contracted vessels but Greek group has so far...
How US-India trade impasse affects container and tanker shipping The US and India - the world's first- and fourth-largest economies - are increasingly at odds over trade. New US tariffs on...
False flags: Why shipping's registry system is broken and how we fix it Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade brings you part two of an investigation into shipping's problem with fraudulent flags, and looks...
Russia adds large handy to its Crimea fleet Observers say that it is a new trend to send big ships to the Russian-occupied Crimea, and as long as...
IMO must hasten work on Net-Zero Fund or risk delaying green payments Pacific states have called on the IMO to pull forward its plans to hash out the governing provisions of the...
Bunker quality remains 'resilient' but supply chain concerns remain Report points to some specific areas of concern with the ARA region and 'exceptionally high sediment levels' found in Italy
One killed and two injured in ship fire in South Korea The fire took nearly seven hours to extinguish, with toxic chemicals loaded on the tanker posing a high risk of...
Grounded bulker refloated in Canada Cargo was unloaded from the bulker to lighten it, before it was able to be refloated and continue on to...
Lloyd's List Intelligence appoints new chief executive Waqas Samad brings three decades' worth of experience to the post, having held senior leadership roles at the London Stock...
Hamburg volumes rise on increased service calls German port reclaims market share as number of vessel calls stabilises
Seaspan places another big order at Chinese yards with yuan financing Vessels add to a string of large-volume deals Seaspan has made with Chinese yards since late 2024
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New API standard advances LTL billing transparency The NMFTA's preliminary freight charges API helps notify shippers of changes to charges, including reweighing and classification, before delivery and final invoicing.
Intra-Asia Carriers see H1 profits surge on higher freight rates, cargo volumes The upbeat results have led several carriers to invest in new tonnage, with vessels scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.
Slow-moving digitalization is threat to project sector progress, EPCs warn Fragmentation and systems that don't "talk to each other" are holding back the effective use of data in the project cargo industry, stakeholders say.
Xeneta expands shipping data footprint with acquisition of eeSea The all-Scandinavian takeover will combine data sources in a move designed to bring transparency and efficiency to how ocean freight is bought and sold, Xeneta CEO Patrick Berglund says.
'Strong opposition': Trump administration fires torpedo at IMO's carbon deal US says Net-Zero Framework is a de facto global carbon tax that will hurt shipping and cruise
Western Bulk falls to a loss as markets suffer from too much geopolitics and not enough volatility Bulker operator is 'cautiously optimistic' for better markets in the second half
Meet the lawyers negotiating legal minefield on road to major liquid carbon dioxide shipping expansion Stephenson Harwood experts Kirsty MacHardy and Stuart Burrell call for unified approach to regulations in nascent sector
Norden CEO says 'we can do things a bit better' with operated fleet Danish owner-operator has been building its fleet with new leases and generating cash by flipping purchase-option vessels
Performance takes lower rate as it fixes first tanker to Pakistan state shipowner Greek owner finds new partner as it diversifies its charter book
Clarksons names new head of offshore renewables in Singapore Rouven Willner will focus on expansion in emerging markets
Pioneer Marine boosts bulker fleet in two-ship deal with Japanese owner Athens operation acquires handysizes from Nisshin Shipping in opportunistic move
Indonesian owner Meratus orders two more feeders from Chinese yard Deal takes Indonesian owner's tally to 10 feeders
Bulker operator BaltNav winds down business in Singapore Danish firm will focus on its activities in Copenhagen
Cargo blaze on Maersk boxship under control as tugs arrive on scene Crew await the arrival of expert firefighters on board
Aframax cargoes axed as maintenance hits volumes at major Black Sea terminal Loadings of Kazakh crude will be suezmax-only in September
Four LNG carriers with sanctioned cargoes head eastbound through Northern Sea Route Quartet of vesels has also been slapped with sanctions
Fire-damaged 'ghost' tanker drifting towards oil platform intercepted Unidentified vessel contained no hazardous material, authorities say
VLCC owner Prima Marine logs lower profit after dry-docking tankers Thai group boosted by new offshore ships in second quarter
Shrinking handysize tanker fleet may be on verge of a rebirth, Gibsons says UK broker believes small orderbook could be a supportive factor for smaller ships
Indian owner Shreeji Shipping launches IPO to raise fresh cash for bulker buys Group that controls more than 75 ships is going public this week
X-Press Feeders lashes out at Sri Lanka Supreme Court $1bn compensation bill Liner player says judgment lays all blame and liability on company
Xeneta snaps up rival eeSea in bid to ramp up liner service data offering Container data providers aim to shine a light on freight costs and liner services
Indian owner Shreeji Shipping launches IPO to fresh cash for bulker buys Group controlling more than 75 ships going public this week
TMS Cardiff Gas and Celsius Tankers dive in on LNG carrier newbuildings Two owners identified behind six new orders for Samsung Heavy Industries as prices hold firm
VLCC owner Prima Marine logs lower profit after drydocking tankers Thai group boosted by new offshore ships in second quarter
Fire-damaged 'ghost' tanker drifting towards oil platform intercepted by navy Unidentified vessel contained no hazardous material, authorities said
Hoegh Autoliners downgraded as tariff relief story 'already played out' Shares drop in Oslo
ESL Shipping sells oldest bulker as weak rates hit earnings Finnish handysize specialist says new electric-hybrid vessels improving competitiveness
Drone strike first: Ship carrying Iranian weapons to supply Russia sunk by Ukraine Photos appear to show fire-damaged vessel down by the stern
Gulf Navigation posts profitable half-year on higher vessel chartering activity Company buoyed by strong second-quarter performance
Ukraine claims first sinking of Russian cargo ship using drones Photos appear to show fire-damaged vessel down by the stern
Crew member killed and two more injured in fire on tanker and cargo ship Vessels were moored next to each other
Seaspan inks order for a dozen neo-panamax container ships Seaspan makes its third renminbi newbuilding deal with Chinese yards
Key LA-Long Beach truck, rail metrics unfazed by record container surge Truck and rail dwell and capacity remained stable at the ports of LA-Long Beach despite a record surge in container volumes.
Air Canada flight attendants defy federal back-to-work order Air Canada flight attendants are refusing a government order to end their strike, leaving travelers and cargo shippers without service for a third consecutive day.
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Xeneta expands into global carrier performance with eeSea acquisition Supply chain data consultant Xeneta has acquired eeSea, a specialist in global carrier reliability data.
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