Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship: Celebrity Xcel Celebrity Cruises yesterday marked two milestones at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire France. The Royal Caribbean Group brand officially took delivery of its newest Edge series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and
U.S. container imports from Japan drop 8.3% in September U.S. container imports from Japan totaled 42,111 TEUs in September, down 8.3% year on year, according to Descartes Datamyne and Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). Compared to August, volumes plunged 22.6%, reflecting the growing impact of U.S. tariffs. Despite the decline, it was the first time since December 2021 that imports exceeded 42,000 TEUs. From January to Septemb
DHL simplifies U.S. Imports with new consolidated clearance service DHL Global Forwarding has launched its new Consolidated Clearance Service to help U.S. importers cut costs and simplify customs. The service groups multiple shipments under one customs entry, reducing paperwork and clearance times. As tariffs and regulations grow more complex, importers face higher costs and longer delays. The new service targets these challenges directly, offering a faster, more
DACHSER Food Logistics expands in Europe with new sites in the Netherlands and Italy New Facilities Drive Growth and Integration DACHSER Food Logistics continues its European expansion with new branches in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, and Parma, Italy. Both sites strengthen DACHSER's position in key logistics regions and enhance the company's integrated European network. Waddinxveen: All Services Under One Roof The new 17,000-pallet facility in Waddinxveen, near Rotterdam, inclu
The weaponization of flag-hopping as a new trend in shipping industry Flag-hopping has evolved from a regulatory arbitrage tactic into a strategic weapon in geopolitical conflicts, transforming shipping from a neutral commercial conduit into an instrument of state power and sanctions evasion worth billions.
NFI expands Canadian operations to support Kohler's growth NFI, a leading North American third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has expanded its partnership with Kohler by launching a new 80,000-square-foot logistics operation in Milton, Ontario. The facility will strengthen Kohler's Canadian distribution network, improving service for both wholesale and retail customers. "This milestone reflects our deep commitment to the Canadian market and to deliverin
Carrier changes on China-East India service According to DynaLiners, Interasia Lines and Namsung Shipping will join OOCL and Shanghai Jin Jiang Shipping next month to jointly operate the Far East-East India FCS3/SJJ service, replacing the outgoing Sinokor. The two new partners will market the service under different names, Interasia Lines as CIX and Namsung Shipping as CI6, and will each deploy one vessel of approximately 2,500 TEU, comple
Bolloré Group reports 24% revenue decline in Q3 2025 Third-Quarter 2025 Performance Bolloré Group reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of €630 million , down 24% at constant scope and exchange rates and 22% on a reported basis . The decrease reflects lower petroleum product prices and reduced sales volumes, as well as weaker performance in the Industry segment. Bolloré Energy : €530 million, down 25%, affected by falling fuel prices and lower sales
Sea Legend completes first journey via Northern Sea Route Sea Legend has successfully completed its first voyage from China to Northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR), according to DynaLiners. The 4,900 TEU containership operated the DL 31/25 service, sailing from Qingdao, Shanghai, and Ningbo to Felixstowe, Hamburg, Gdansk, and Rotterdam. The voyage took twenty days, two more than initially planned, yet still significantly shorter than traditi
Port of Savannah cargo up 8% in September The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 TEUs in September, up 8% or 35,280 TEUs from last year. For the fiscal year to date (July-September), container volumes rose 4.7% to nearly 1.5 million TEUs. "We're focused on berth, rail, truck gate, and yard operations to deliver top performance for our customers," said Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO. "Fifty-minute dual truck turn tim
China's trade resilience signals deepening geopolitical battle for maritime supremacy Six months into Trump's intensified trade war, Chinese exports demonstrate remarkable staying power despite punishing 55% tariffs, according to Bloomberg.
Japan bets on shipbuilding revival amid China's market dominance Japan's shipbuilding industry is launching its most ambitious revival plan in decades, seeking a government-backed US$2.3 billion investment to double national output within ten years.
Sea-Intelligence: Impact of Red Sea re-opening With the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in issue 737, Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight , modelled the potential impact on container shipping should shipping lines resume the Suez Canal transit. It must be stressed that their analysis does not predict when that re-opening might occur, considering that the Houthis have not yet declared a ceasefire, and that the lines did not switch bac
Uyeno Transtech's hydrogen tanker earns Top "S" rating Uyeno Transtech Ltd.'s hydrogen-fueled demonstration oil tanker, KIKOU MARU (IMO 1015595) , has earned the highest "S" rating under the Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance Program , jointly operated by Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and ClassNK. This marks the first use of the Program for a coastal vessel. Evaluation and Financing ClassNK assessed KIKOU MARU based on decarbonization, environ
DP World unveils BOXBAY empty superstack Major Investment in Automation DP World is investing £170 million in new container handling technology at London Gateway. The focus is on digitalisation and automation to improve port operations. Revolutionary Empty Container Handling The Empty Superstack uses High Bay Storage (HBS) technology. It stores 20- and 40-foot empty containers up to 16 tiers high in a fully automated facility. This impr
Wärtsilä signs outcome-based O&M deal for three Brazilian power plants Wärtsilä has signed an outcome-based operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with Brazilian Âmbar Energia, part of the J&F Group, covering three of the company's power plants. The five-year agreement links Wärtsilä's services to clear performance targets, enabling the plants to deliver reliable, uninterrupted power. The order was booked in Q3 2025. Firstly, the plants, located in Manaus, each h
Bureau Veritas reports strong Q3 2025 performance Q3 2025 Key Figures Bureau Veritas posted revenue of EUR 1,583.7 million in Q3 2025, up 2.3% year-on-year and 6.3% organically. Marine & Offshore led growth with 16.2% organic increase, while Buildings & Infrastructure recovered with 7.1% organic growth. Industry and Certification maintained strong growth at 6.9% and 5.9%, respectively. Consumer Products Services and Agri-Food & Commodities grew
Freightos appoints Logistics Veteran Michael Schaecher to Board Freightos Limited (NASDAQ: CRGO), the global freight booking and payment platform, has appointed Michael Schaecher to its Board of Directors, effective October 19,2025. Schaecher brings over 30 years of leadership experience in logistics, aviation, and logistics technology, with roles at DHL Global Forwarding, CEVA Logistics, and Panalpina. He is currently CEO and Founder of mSc Avia Consulting G
ONE enhances Korea China Straits Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an enhancement to its Korea China Straits (KCS) service with the addition of a direct port call at Haiphong, Vietnam. The inclusion of Haiphong strengthens ONE's regional network by improving connectivity and supply chain efficiency in one of Vietnam's key trade hubs. This new direct link between Laem Chabang and Haiphong provides customers with a more st
NorthPort reduces carbon emissions NorthPort, the Philippines' lead gateway for domestic cargo operated by ICTSI, takes a significant step toward more sustainable operations with the conversion of its rubber-tired gantry cranes into hybrids. The conversion enables the RTGs to operate more efficiently while reducing the terminal's carbon footprint. Six RTGs were converted into hybrids by replacing their diesel generator sets with s
Kuehne+Nagel launches CHF 200M cost-cutting plan Responding to Market Challenges Kuehne+Nagel has announced a Group-wide cost-reduction programme exceeding CHF 200 million per year to address persistent overcapacity and margin pressure in global logistics markets. The initiative includes structural and sustainable measures aimed at improving efficiency through automation, process optimization, and shared service centres. For the first nine mont
ONE enhances TID1 Service Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the enhancement of its Thailand Indonesia 1 (TID1) service with the addition of a new port call at Surabaya, Indonesia. This strategic upgrade introduces a direct connection between Surabaya and Thailand for the first time, significantly improving regional connectivity and offering customers faster transit times and greater supply chain efficiency between
Hai An takes delivery of 18th container vessel Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company (HAH) has successfully taken delivery of its 18th container vessel, M/V HAIAN IRIS, marking another key milestone in the company's ongoing fleet expansion and modernization strategy. The handover ceremony took place on October 17, 2025, as Hai An continues to strengthen its position in Vietnam's maritime transport sector and the broader regiona
ADSB and Kongsberg to upgrade Kuwait Coast Guard Waterjets Fleet Modernisation ADSB will fit 13 Kuwait Coast Guard vessels with Kongsberg Kamewa waterjets. Ten vessels will have existing systems replaced, and three will be retrofitted. Advanced Technology The upgrade includes 13 shipsets of S63-4 waterjets, Jet Control Systems (Extended), and power packs. Installation will run from Q1 2026 to Q1 2027. Performance and Support The new systems will boost fl
Peter Döhle boosts boxship fleet with four newbuilds in China Hamburg-based shipowner Peter Döhle Schiffahrts is expanding its container fleet with an order for four feedermax vessels in China. Shipbuilding sources report that the 2,900 teu ships have been booked at China's CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, with deliveries scheduled between late 2027 and 2028. The vessels will be of Chittagongmax dimensions and scrubber-fitted, though ...
China and India step back from Russian oil under US pressure The oil markets are in flux today as tanker trades retrench and Russia's two largest buyers of oil pause buying the fuel that has helped fund Moscow's war in Ukraine for the past three and a half years. News has emerged in the past 24 hours that, following Donald Trump's sanctions this week on Rosneft ...
Taylor Maritime hits 50-vessel sales milestone Taylor Maritime has remained one of the most active sellers in the geared bulker segment. The London-listed outfit has now sold 50 ships since 2023, as the Ed Buttery-led owner continues to streamline its fleet in a buoyant secondhand market. The latest disposals include four completed sales during and just after the third quarter, generating ...
Delfin heads to South Korea for its first US FLNG unit US LNG developer Delfin Midstream has awarded South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries a contract for its first floating LNG (FLNG) vessel, marking a key step toward a final investment decision expected in November this year. The agreement grants Delfin exclusive rights to SHI's dock for the construction of the first FLNG vessel for the ...
Zodiac Maritime takes the plunge with suezmax orders in Vietnam UK-headquartered Zodiac Maritime has achieved another shipbuilding first, becoming the first client of Samsung Heavy Industries' newly controlled Vietnam shipyard, committing to three firm conventionally fuelled suezmax tankers with options, priced at $80m per unit and delivering in 2028. Each vessel, with a capacity of approximately 157,000 dwt, will be constructed by Samsung Heavy at ...
BOXBAY brings vertical thinking to London Gateway BOXBAY, a joint venture high-bay storage system between SMS Group and DP World originally installed in Dubai, is coming to Europe for the first time, signing a contract worth around $100m to build a facility at DP World's London Gateway port. The 27,000 teu BOXBAY installation will be dedicated to empty container handling, stacking containers ...
Otto Candies snaps up Harvey Gulf MPSV fleet US owner Otto Candies has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of four multipurpose support vessels (MPSVs) from Harvey Gulf International Marine, marking one of the largest offshore support transactions in the US Gulf in recent years. The deal includes the Harvey Blue-Sea, Harvey Sub-Sea, Harvey Deep-Sea, and Harvey Intervention, all built between 2012 and ...
Petrofac's restructuring derailed after TenneT contract loss Petrofac's long-awaited financial restructuring has collapsed after Dutch-German grid operator TenneT terminated the company's scope of work on a major offshore wind project. The Aberdeen-headquartered services group said the plan "is no longer deliverable in its current form," despite having reached an advanced stage last week. The termination of Petrofac's involvement in TenneT's 2GW offshore ...
Valaris adds North Sea work with new offshore wind and oil contracts US-listed offshore drilling contractor Valaris has secured a series of contract awards and extensions in the UK North Sea, including a new offshore wind support deal with GE Vernova. The latest commitments add more than $57m to the company's contract backlog, which now stands at around $4.5bn as of October 23, 2025. The Houston-based driller ...
Velesto and ICON team up on rig-installed platform projects in Malaysia Malaysia's Velesto Energy has signed an agreement with Australia's ICON Engineering to deliver rig-installed wellhead platforms for offshore oil and gas developments in Malaysian waters. The partnership combines Velesto's experience in jackup drilling operations with ICON's expertise in minimal platform design and installation. Together, the companies said they aim to offer operators a cost-effic
Samsung Heavy readies shipbuilding robots South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with compatriot Rainbow Robotics for the development and commercialisation of shipbuilding robots. The two companies plan to expand their cooperation, starting with the development of AI-equipped welding robots based on collaborative robots, and extending to mobile dual-arm robots and quadruped robots. Und
MSC and Maersk join CMA CGM in moving tonnage to India The world's three largest containerlines are reflagging ships to the Indian register to take advantage of local cabotage laws and growing business around the shorelines of the world's most populous nation. France's CMA CGM was the first global liner to make the move this year, registering four vessels in India following on from a visit ...
The transport trinity: How trust and timing will define the next decade of logistics Mikael Lind and Wolfgang Lehmacher map the new language of logistics. Transport reliability continues to frustrate the logistics sector. Despite massive investments in digital platforms, data lakes, and dashboards, performance across modes still depends on how well independent actors coordinate. The problem isn't technology. It's coordination. When a ship misses a berth window, a truck ...
Splash Wrap: Sanctions, shadow fleets, and shifting tides US president Donald Trump unveiled sweeping sanctions on Russia's top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, this week in his most extensive energy crackdown since returning to office. Aimed at forcing Moscow toward peace talks, the measures cut the companies off from US banking and dollar systems. The move is expected to halt Russian crude exports ...
Buzz around nuclear shows the hole that green shipping is in On paper, new nuclear for shipping offers great promise. But the fact it is being taken seriously shows how forlorn...
European Commission confirms scrutiny of break with bloc's unity at IMO Greece doubles down on decarbonisation swerve as Athens and Nicosia get a hard look from Brussels
Container spot rates are up, but not enough to hike annual contract rates There's still time to rescue the situation, but carriers look like they're going into annual contract talks in Europe with...
All we're asking for is a level playing field, says Norwegian yard Norwegian yards have long-relied on their ability to build specialised vessels to retain some market share in the face of...
Beazley hires AXA XL's Khera as head of marine Underwriter jumps ship between two big names in H&M
Big rate hike and no cashback at Steamship Move is a 'green light weaker clubs have been hoping for', brokers argue
Cosco-chartered boxship caught by Beijing's port fee retaliation on US vessels Beijing may be using the Halley case to demonstrate the strictness and impartiality of its enforcement - showing that even...
Nantong Xiangyu secures orders for four dry bulkers The yard, which is pursuing a domestic IPO to fund smart and green upgrades, now holds an orderbook of 93...
Zodiac Maritime pens Vietnam-built suezmax tankers in first order for new Samsung joint venture Zodiac Maritime's latest newbuildings will be built to Samsung's new energy-efficient suezmax design and are costing $80m each
The Daily View: Fading greenery
Daily Briefing Step change in Russia sanctions adds risk, rates and inefficiency to shipping | 'Furious' officials consider legal action after Greece...
Cosco, OOCL incurred over $40 million in initial US port fees The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year's time should no changes be made to the fee structure.
MSC flexing its north-south muscle, particularly on US-Africa trade It would be foolish to extrapolate the road ahead based on one new service, but the fact that MSC brings so many things to bear and can move so quickly implies that others will have to be at the top of their game to compete, writes Jeremy Masters.
Wind cargo helps Virginia port lay groundwork for more heavy-lift business The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been a test case of sorts for the Port of Virginia's heavy-lift capabilities for future cargo opportunities.
Trans-Pacific air cargo to be driven by 'vertical' markets: forwarders Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say.
Asia-Europe spot rates defy carrier efforts to lift prices above contract levels Slowing demand from sluggish European economies and excess ocean capacity on the Asia-Europe trade lane are frustrating the attempts of liners to raise rates.
'Everything is proven': Constantine Logothetis-backed fuel tech firm reaches for sales and scale Having proven its technology and secured key backers, Sulnox now aims to get more ships on board
Stena Bulk sells fire-damaged tanker involved in deadly North Sea collision New owner has plans to carry out repairs in Turkish shipyard under Maltese flag
Ernst Jacob overturns liability for 2006 US tanker grounding in significant judgment US court had held German owner liable for environmental damage off Puerto Rico
Wavelength podcast: Another TACO? Plus: South Korea is supporting US shipbuilding ambitions, while fending off growing Chinese competition
Fredriksen and Alafouzos bank six-figure VLCC charters as spot rates rise Shipowners snatch big fixtures in bullish tanker market
John Bassadone's Peninsula brings funding to $1.5bn with Singapore loan renewal Bunker group attracts strong interest from new lenders
Japanese shipyards to invest $2.3bn to combat declining newbuild market share Shipbuilders association says capacity will be doubled by 2035
Transocean inks $90m order for two newbuildings Monaco-based company grows boxship tally to four new vessels
Freight rate boost lifts SITC International income Freight rates rise 9.2%, driving earnings despite moderate volume growth
GasLog Partners confirms LNG steamship sale for $25m Conclusion of deal on 29-year-old vessel this month benchmarks prices as just above scrap levels
Chinese bank ready to auction off 10 Bourbon ships worth $155m Starting bids likely to be lower than market values as lender follows up earlier 17 sales
Four Affinity dry bulk brokers quit in Europe and Asia CEO tells TradeWinds the departures are a normal evolution of desks
Clarksons welcomes 20 new brokers as part of trainee programme New arrivals will bring 'fresh perspectives, curiosity and a growth mindset that fuels innovation'
Otto Candies snaps up $360m multipurpose support fleet from US rival Harvey Gulf sells four ships to expanding US company
TMS Cardiff Gas raises eyebrows with LNG time-charter to Russian interests Fixture to non-sanctioned entity reported at more than double rate paid for similar business
Oil majors cancel VLCC shipments to sanctioned Chinese refiner Move is likely to boost Russian exports, sources say
Alternative-fuel ships make up more than half of orderbook amid IMO uncertainty, Clarksons says New talks needed to shift entrenched positions on net zero, according to broker
Chinese state refiners dropping Russian oil imports following US sanctions Independent refiners still expected to find Russian cargoes as exports search for 'workarounds'
Taylor Maritime says bulker scrapping should continue despite IMO's net-zero delay UK-listed owner sees 'general trend' towards decarbonisation in shipping
Swedish coastguard boards bulker after seafarer chucked rubbish overboard Liberian-flagged ship is now the subject of investigation into environmental offence
Zodiac Maritime inks breakthrough suezmax tanker order with Samsung in Vietnam UK's largest shipowner books trio as South Korean shipbuilder grows outside of its homeland
Swedish coast guard boards bulker after seafarer chucked rubbish overboard Liberian-flagged ship is now the subject of investigation into environmental offence
Taylor Maritime ship sales hit 50 with 'opportunistic' disposal of bulker UK-listed operation will be reduced to seven ships, but has plenty of cash in the bank
Steamship kicks off renewal season with big premium hike Protection and indemnity club blames year of high claims for 'prudent' price rise
Peter Dohle bumps up orderbook with four container ship newbuildings China's CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong was contracted to build four 2,900-teu newbuildings for Dohle
Adam Polemis firm New Shipping grows VLCC fleet with former Navios tanker All-Greek deal may be presaging a further VL disposal by Angeliki Frangou
Samudera expands footprint into Japan with new subsidiary Samudera had also set up a Singapore subsidiary focused on freight charters in September
Samsung Heavy Industries nearly doubles profit in Q3, exceeding expectations Improved product mix and high-value orders drove earnings up
Trump team offers mixed messages on 100% tariff threat and meeting with China's Xi US trade representative talks tough on Beijing's export controls, while president says meeting with Chinese counterpart might happen ... or it might not
Berge Bulk donates model of sail-assisted bulker to Philippines maritime museum Singapore shipowner sponsors Museo del Galeon
'Action, not paralysis': Eastern Pacific leads Singapore rallying call after net-zero defeat Political deadlock should not derail real-world progress on fuel transition
U.S. container ports putting pandemic in the rearview U.S. container ports continue to author a strong comeback from the pandemic despite some current headwinds to trade conditions.
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