NOAA's Oscar Dyson modernization will include Siemens Energy propulsion upgrades As we reported earlier, at the end of the 2026 field season, the NOAA ship Oscar Dyson, which was commissioned in 2005, will go to the JAG Alaska shipyard for a $95
Teesport automates weighbridges to boost bulk cargo efficiency PD Ports has introduced fully automated weighbridge systems at Teesport and Hartlepool, increasing capacity to handle up to 7,000 tonnes of bulk cargo per weighbridge per day. The upgrade improves safety, speeds up turnaround times, and enhances accuracy for customers. Traditional weighbridges relied on manual operations, often causing bottlenecks and delays. The new system integrates automated t
BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing Chinese port fees BIMCO has initiated the development of a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on 14 October 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China. The Chinese Ministry of Transport announced on 10 October this year that new "Special Port Fees" would be imposed on ships arriving at Chinese ports if they are US-built or flagged or owned or operated by US entities, subject to certain
Update on Incident onboard WAN HAI 503 Vessel Wan Hai Lines has provided an update on the ongoing recovery and unloading operations of the WAN HAI 503 , which is currently berthed at the designated Port of Refuge in Jebel Ali following a fire incident onboard. The incident caused multiple fires across the vessel, resulting in extensive container damage. The unloading process has proven complex and is being carried out under strict safety sup
KWE and Siemens Healthcare expand global supply chain partnership Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) has expanded its partnership with Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology to enhance procurement efficiency and strengthen global supply chain operations. The collaboration focuses on sourcing key medical device components from Asia to support Siemens Healthcare's UK production facilities. Driving Procurement from Asia Under the agreement, Siemens Healthcare w
ONE launches new India-Gulf Service 3 Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new India-Gulf Service 3 (IG3), a dedicated loop designed to strengthen trade links between East India and the Middle East. The new service responds to increasing customer demand for faster, more reliable connections across this key corridor, offering improved network coverage and operational efficiency. The IG3 service will follow the r
Port of New Orleans appoints new member to Board of Commissioners Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Dale S. Revelle to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. Revelle was sworn in during the October board meeting and will serve a five-year term, succeeding Walter J. Leger Jr. as one of four Orleans Parish representatives on the seven-member regional board. Beth Branch, Port NOLA President and CEO & New Orleans Public Belt CEO, said tha
North Holland launches procedure for wind turbines in port of Amsterdam The Province of North Holland is starting the project decision procedure for wind turbines in the port of Amsterdam. The project is currently in the exploration phase. Companies, residents, and other stakeholders will be involved in the process. After this phase, the Province will take a project decision that determines whether the wind turbines will be built and under what conditions and regulat
Digital solutions presented at Kundzinsala in port of Riga The Port of Riga hosted the first demonstration of innovative marine technologies developed in Latvia 5G Solutions for the Digitalization of the Maritime Sector. At the opening of the region's largest technology forum, Techritory, autonomous marine drones and boats developed in Latvia, air and land drones, as well as unique data transmission platforms using technology integration and secure data
KCCI up 0.35% as Busan spot rates rise to U.S., Europe The KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) rose to 1,698 points on Monday, up 0.35% from Sept. 29, according to the Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC) and Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). The index turned upward after three consecutive declines. On east-west routes, rates climbed 8.92% to $2,040/FEU to the U.S. West Coast, 1.21% to $2,925/FEU to the U.S. East Coast, and 1
KKR launches a container leasing platform KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the launch of Galaxy Container Solutions, a global marine container leasing and financing platform, in partnership with a team of industry veterans. Galaxy will be owned by KKR-managed credit funds and accounts, which are committing US$500 million to the Company via KKR's Asset-Based Finance strategy. Galaxy will provide a full suite of container l
Heidmar expands fleet with New Suezmax Tanker Heidmar has strengthened its position in the crude oil transportation sector with the addition of a new Suezmax tanker, delivered in August 2025 from New Times Shipbuilding Co. The vessel joins Heidmar's managed fleet under commercial management. This expansion enhances Heidmar's capacity to deliver efficient, reliable, and competitive shipping solutions. As global trade flows continue to shift,
CMA CGM expands strategic positioning in IMEC implementation framework CMA CGM is executing an aggressive geoeconomic strategy to dominate the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as Western powers seek alternatives to traditional Suez Canal routes disrupted by Red Sea tensions. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
How maritime decarbonization became a battleground for economic supremacy The recent collapse of the Net Zero Framework at the International Maritime Organization marks more than a regulatory setback it exposes deepening fractures in the global order where environmental policy has become a proxy for economic warfare. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
ESPO urges IMO to keep shipping on course for net zero The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed deep concern over the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) decision to delay the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) by one year. The decision, made during last week's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in London, risks slowing global climate action in shipping. The NZF was set to provide a global roadmap to
Port of Klaipeda posts strong growth in first three quarters Cargo throughput at Klaipeda Port rose 11% in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 28.7 million tons. Container cargo and ro-ro traffic drove the growth, alongside significant increases in LNG and construction materials. "Cargo volumes reflect Lithuania's economic activity, energy independence, and major projects," said Algis Latakas, CEO. "September marked our strongest month, keeping Klaiped
CMA CGM announces rate increase from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East Gulf to West Africa CMA CGM Group has announced a rate adjustment to ensure continued reliability and service quality on its routes between the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, and West Africa. Effective November 1, 2025, freight rates will increase by USD 300 per container for dry, special, and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo. All other terms and pricing conditions remain unchanged. The post appeared first on Conta
CLdN partners with Qargo for new multimodal transport system CLdN Cargo NV has selected Qargo to implement a new Transport Management System (TMS) to enhance its multimodal operations. The cloud-based platform will streamline planning and execution across sea, rail, and road logistics. Customers will gain real-time visibility and a seamless digital connection to CLdN Cargo. "Efficiency, transparency, and flexibility are central to our customer offer," said
How Russia and China are reshaping shipping routes The intensifying cooperation between Russia and China on Arctic shipping represents a strategic response to multiple convergent geopolitical and economic pressures. This partnership, formalized through their joint committee on Northern Sea Route development, positions both nations to potentially transform global maritime trade patterns, though significant operational and infrastructural challenge
BlueBox Systems joins CCN to boost air cargo visibility BlueBox Systems and Cargo Community Network (CCN) announced a partnership at TLAC SEA in Singapore. The collaboration integrates BlueBoxCargo into CUBEforall, giving freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers real-time, end-to-end visibility of air cargo shipments. The integration consolidates tracking data from 80% of global airlines and 1,600 airports. Users get live flight updates, delay alert
Medlog launches new block train service Medlog has launched a new block train service linking the Georgian Black Sea ports of Poti and Batumi with the Tbilisi Dry Port, in cooperation with GR Logistics and Terminals. This new inland freight corridor provides a seamless connection between Georgia's maritime gateways and its capital, offering customers a faster, more reliable, and more sustainable logistics solution. Previously, rail tra
ONE launches new reefer rail service from Hyderabad to Nhava Sheva Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced a direct intermodal reefer rail service connecting ICD Hyderabad to Nhava Sheva Port, offering faster, safer, and more predictable logistics for temperature-sensitive shipments, especially for India's growing pharmaceutical sector. Operating on a fixed weekly schedule, the service departs every Wednesday at 10:00 AM and arrives at Nhava Sheva on Saturday
ABP invests £15 million in South Wales open storage expansion Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's leading port operator, will invest £15 million to develop over 40 acres of industrial open storage land at its ports in Cardiff and Newport. The move addresses rising demand for flexible, high-quality logistics space in South Wales. This marks the start of ABP's new strategy to become the leading landlord for open storage across its 21 ports in the UK. ABP
Lloyd's Register and DYNAMARINe team up to boost STS safety Lloyd's Register (LR) has partnered with DYNAMARINe to deliver an independent auditing program for ship-to-ship (STS) service providers. LR auditors will evaluate providers against OCIMF Guidelines and DYNAMARINe's risk data. DYNAMARINe will review the reports and issue a final performance score, creating a trusted, consistent framework to verify competence and reliability worldwide. The initiati
ADS Maritime returns to shipowning with kamsarmax purchase Terje Bodin Larsen-led ADS Maritime is returning to shipowning for the first time in five years with the acquisition of a 2013-built kamsarmax bulker. The Oslo-listed investment vehicle said it has agreed to buy the Fjeld Saga, an 82,900 dwt bulk carrier, at market terms. Delivery of the vessel is expected between November and December ...
Maersk Offshore Wind takes Seatrium to arbirtration over $475m contract row After rejecting Maersk Offshore Wind's notice of termination of a contract for the construction of a near-complete wind turbine installation vessel, Singapore shipyard group Seatrium was hit with a notice of arbitration. Seatrium received the notice of termination for the $475m contract on October 9. Upon completion, the 98.9% completed vessel was set to be ...
Shipping heavyweights join bid to standardise emissions tracking Carbon Measures, a new global coalition representing major businesses from diverse industries and geographies, including famous names from shipping, ports and large charterers, has launched this week seeking to establish what they claim is a more accurate carbon accounting framework as well as to drive market-based solutions to reduce emissions at the lowest cost. ...
BIMCO moves to draft clause on new Chinese port fees BIMCO has begun work on a new standard clause to address recently announced port fees imposed by China on ships linked to the US. The world's largest shipping association said the clause will provide legal and commercial clarity following Beijing's decision to levy "Special Port Fees" on vessels that are US-built, US-flagged, or owned or ...
Alberta Shipmanagement makes boxship debut with Chinese newbuild order Greek owner Alberta Shipmanagement has made its first move into the containership sector, joining a growing number of traditional tanker and bulker players diversifying their fleets. Industry databases show the Athens-based company has ordered two 1,930 teu vessels at CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, with deliveries set for 2028. The deal reportedly includes options for ...
Foresea backlog swells to $1.6bn with Petrobras drillship extensions Brazilian drilling contractor Foresea has signed extensions worth around $110m with Petrobras for two of its drillships. The contract for the 2012-built ultra-deepwater drillship ODN II has been extended through March 2026, with an option for further extension until June 2026. The second extension was awarded to the 2011-built Norbe IX. The rig will continue ...
Saipem nets $135m in new Eni drilling contracts and extensions Italian energy services major Saipem has secured new contract awards and extensions from compatriot Eni, worth approximately $135m. The company's 7th-generation drillship Santorini will continue working in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. This ensures the drillship's continuity of activities ahead of the next drilling campaign in the Mediterranean Sea. The previous extension for the 2021-built ...
Greek owners Eastmed and Seanergy turn to China's Hengli for bulker newbuilds Two Greek shipowners have placed fresh orders in China as Hengli Heavy Industries continues to build its orderbook with European tonnage. The Dalian-based shipyard confirmed contracts for five bulk carriers worth around $211m from US-listed Seanergy Maritime and Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (Eastmed). Seanergy, led by chief executive Stamatis Tsantanis, has signed its first-ever shipbuilding co
Why the shipping industry can't afford to fail its people The shipping industry risks undermining its own future if it continues to overlook those who keep it moving, argue Mikael Skov of Hafnia and Meei Wong of Circle DV, co-chairs of the All Aboard Alliance, as they urge stronger action to improve life at sea. Every day, close to two million seafarers keep the world ...
COOEC pens massive $4bn EPC contract with QatarEnergy CNOOC subsidiary, China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC), has signed an EPC contract for work on QatarEnergy's Bul Hanine offshore oil field. The project contract is valued at around $4bn (RMB 28.5bn) and will take effect from October 2025. The scheduled completion date is set for June 2031. The project scope includes the design, procurement, ...
DeepSea: The autonomy age is here 2026 will be the year autonomy takes off in cargo shipping, specifically with regards to propulsion automation, followed by full navigation automation in the forthcoming years, predicts Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos, CEO and co-founder of DeepSea, one of maritime's best-known AI brands. A number of leading ship operators have been quietly working with DeepSea on this project for ...
Evergreen taps Samsung Heavy and Guangzhou Shipyard International for 14 ships Taiwan's Evergreen has split its next fleet expansion plans equally between China and South Korea. Greek broker Intermodal is reporting Taiwan's largest liner has ordered 14 LNG dual-fuel 14,000 teu vessels, split equally between Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) and Samsung Heavy Industries. Costing about $200m each, for a total outlay of around $2.8bn, the ships ...
AD Ports picks up tanker pair AD Ports Group's Safeen Feeders has moved into the VLCC segment, picking up two elderly tankers from Elizabeth Ocean Ventures, which has pocketed a tidy profit on the double flip. Brokers tell Splash that the shy Marshall Islands-registered entity, Elizabeth Ocean Ventures, a Dubai-linked investment vehicle, has first sold a 21-year-old VLCC to Safeen Feeders. ...
High number of Chinese-built ships still heading to US after port fee rollout US port fees are highly punitive for vehicle carrier operators and Cosco boxships. Other shipping companies seem to be handling...
Interest growing in nuclear-powered shipping Ship technology firms are getting keener on nuclear power, with more firms joining research efforts
Debt-free Vafias expands wager on dry bulk Greek shipping group adds four more handysize acquisitions to Brave Maritime's growing bulker fleet
Catalan Sea ruling highlights need for up-to-date sanctions diligence Owner's refusal to load Russia oil cargo not 'reasonable judgement', acting deputy judge decides
Vale posts highest iron ore production since 2018 Fellow mining giant BHP recorded a slight decrease in what is its second quarter, as planned maintenance took effect
No sign of Red Sea return despite ceasefire Shipping continues to adopt a cautious approach in terms of returning to the Red Sea, despite a ceasefire being brokered...
China maintains its grip on boxship construction as orderbook share nears 75% Competitive pricing, on time delivery and government backing means Asia's shipyards are expected to maintain their leading position in containership...
BIMCO to develop Chinese port fees clause Move comes after wording on USTR levy published earlier this year
Why DP World built a 10,000 teu berth for ships that don't yet call in the Philippines DP World's mega ship berth in Manila underscores its long-term bet on the Philippines' evolution from an import-driven market to...
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SanctionsTankers and GasPolitical Risk and Trade EU shadow fleet boarding plan risks legal challenges | Carbon tax collapse alters equation for newbuild orders and older tonnage...
FMC nominees pledge level playing field for US shippers The Trump administration's two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing law can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.
LTL carriers push general rate hikes despite lackluster US freight demand Some of the largest less-than-truckload carriers are announcing non-contract GRIs, but the state of the freight market argues against substantial rate increases.
September domestic intermodal volumes show unexpected boost: IANA One possible explanation for the gain is the softer volumes that were artificially suppressed and shifted in August and September of 2024 due to separate labor-related events, but clarity should come over the next week when market players report third-quarter earnings.
Intra-Europe emissions exposure affected by feeder services selection: report The financial risks to shippers are rising as the increasing costs of EU carbon tax and fuel intensity regulations are passed on by Mediterranean carriers, a report from maritime technology company OceanScore has found.
US tariffs dent China import volumes, but not global container growth Amid tariffs of up 130%, US laden imports from China for the six months between April and September fell to levels not seen since 2013.
UCL still sees standard-asset risk for tankers and gas carriers even after IMO carbon delay Influential research team finds South Korean, Chinese and European banks and finance houses at risk
Chinese LNG import demand growth loses momentum as other Asian buyers emerge Nations offering mix of growth opportunities and challenges, Poten says
Grimaldi Group cements strategic partnership with China Merchants Group Companies unveil Sino-European tie-up in ro-ro sector
IMO gets back to carbon work after tears and victory laps of emotional week Working groups move forward despite temporary defeat of decarbonisation measures
Large fire claims run triggers action from top P&I Clubs Changes to rules follows series of large claims of more than $10m for fire-related losses
Trawind Shipping goes for open-hatch newbuildings to bolster fleet Chinese owner returns to domestic yard for new 19,000-dwt cargo vessels
Pankaj Khanna takes bigger Heidmar stake as he unveils new Marinakis tanker deal CEO buys more stock while adding freshly delivered suezmax to managed fleet
Trump's erratic shipbuilding drive puts US-South Korea partnership to the test The US is decades behind its new partner, while new fuels can lead to flashpoints between owners and shipyards
Clarksons brokers say new shipping players boosting 'powerhouse' Brazilian market Key staff explain why the UK group has been expanding in South America
Turkish tanker ships first Russian crude to new Georgian refinery Putin administration finds a new outlet for oil exports as sanctions net tightens
Qatar and US lean on EU over perceived threat to LNG supply from new regulation Directive due to be implemented in mid-2026 poses 'a significant risk' to energy supplies
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd divert two US-flag vessels away from China to dodge port fees Transshipment services from China to South Korea seen as temporary solution
LNG gets boost from IMO green strategy delay Lloyd's Register says the fuel will get positive momentum
Is floating storage a gift or a curse? Tanker owners 'should be careful what they wish for' Petter Haugen argues tankers could be in for another 'boom/bust cycle'
Shipowner accuses insurer of 'burying' key clause in $47m battle Court appeal comes six years after ship ran aground in a violent storm
Monjasa wins potential three-year deal to keep Nato forces supplied with fuel Danish group will provide bunkering services in five areas of operations
Clarksons director tops up on stock as share price remains 10% down this year Purchase was Bloomberg executive's second known acquisition of shipbroker's stock
VLCC owners tipped for punchy profit as they lead old-fashioned tanker rate charge Fundamentals are driving expected strength, with the fourth quarter typically positive
Alexander Saverys confident consensus can be found after 'science fiction' IMO vote CMB.Tech boss believes solutions to progress on decarbonisation will be found through debate
Exmar wins job to supply two FSRUs for Eemshaven LNG terminal Company to convert LNG carrier into new regas vessel and extend use of barge-based unit
Chinese port fees trigger rewrite of standard contract clause Bimco wants to reduce uncertainty for shipping players
DNB fears container market 'cracking under immense pressure' ahead of Maersk results Analyst sees sector struggling with structural overcapacity combined with strong balance sheets among peers
2020 Bulkers boss Lars-Christian Svensen buys into Bruton as VLCC player banks $110m Director Patrick Schorn and CFO Vidar Hasund also take a stake in Tor Olav Troim's expanding VLCC venture
Ambitious shipowners tied to deal for tanker involved in fatal 2023 collision MR vessel Petite Soeur is said to have fetched $19m
ADS Maritime returns to shipowning after five years away Company has up to now been taking small stakes in ships since selling its VLCC fleet
'New energy adventure': Norwind Offshore CEO sees increasing demand for wind installation vessels Owner has three newbuildings with delivery in 2026 and 2027
DNB shipping loan book falls as bank sees solid pipeline of capital markets deals Bank saw increased activity in investment banking at end of third quarter
Rio Tinto still hunting new global head of capesizes Market sources are wondering who will take the reins
Podcast: Harnessing opportunity in volatility with Ardmore Shipping A Wavelength Plus interview with chief executive Gernot Ruppelt and president Bart Kelleher
China's retaliatory tariffs against US unlikely to flip long LNG shipping market, Poten says Amid some costs and headaches, there's still no market shock that rebalances current supply-demand fundamentals, broking house says
Asia-U.S. container rates rally Asia-U.S. container rates rallied on carrier-imposed GRIs and tighter capacity, despite trade tensions.
Report: Top container line may re-flag ships in India MSC, the world's largest ocean container line, may re-flag some vessels in India to align with new shipping rules.
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