Battle against latest U.S. offshore wind pause reaches courts Inevitably, offshore wind developers are looking to the courts to overturn the pause imposed by the Department of the Interior on Dec. 22, 2025 on the leases for all large-scale offshore wind
Greta Shipping launches Oman-Djibouti RS1 shuttle service Singapore-registered newcomer Greta Shipping has continued to expand its network with the launch of a new Oman-Djibouti RS1 shuttle service. According to DynaLiners, the RS1 service operates on a weekly basis between Salalah, Oman, and Djibouti. Despite its name, the service does not enter the Red Sea basin, instead focusing on shuttle connectivity between the Arabian Sea and the Horn of Africa.
HMM splits Intra Cross Network into two dedicated regional loops HMM has announced a restructuring of its intra-Far East Intra Cross Network (ICN), which will be split into two separate service loops, to enhance regional coverage and operational focus. Under the new structure, one loop will concentrate on Indonesia, while the second will serve Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, allowing HMM to better align capacity with intra-Asia trade flows. According to DynaLi
PFL announces bunker adjustment factor surcharge Pacific Forum Line (PFL) has announced revised Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) surcharges applicable to all shipments across its network, effective 1 February 2026. The updated BAF levels will apply to cargo moving between Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands, with the following charges: BAF levels effective 1 February 2026 Australia - South Pacific Islands: USD 336 per TEU | USD 1
COSCO Shipping Lines realigns Japan-Vietnam-China JVC service COSCO Shipping Lines has announced a realignment of its Japan-China-Vietnam (JVC) service, operated with three vessels of around 1,400 TEU. As part of the revision, the carrier will replace Moji with Kobe on the Japan leg and add Yangpu to the rotation. At the same time, northbound calls at Shenzhen (Yantian) and Hong Kong will be removed. Following the adjustment, Guangzhou (Nansha) will become
ASL and CU Lines launch new China-Southeast Asia services Asean Seas Line (ASL) and CU Lines have expanded their intra-Asia network with the launch of two new container services linking China with Southeast Asia and the Philippines. The partners have introduced a China-Thailand service, branded NSX / BTX2, operated with two vessels of around 1,800 TEU, connecting China's Pearl River Delta with key Thai ports. In addition, ASL and CU Lines have jointly l
Emirates Shipping to double frequency of Sun Chief Express service Emirates Shipping has announced plans to double the frequency of its Sun Chief Express (SCX) transpacific service, strengthening connectivity between Vietnam, South China and the U.S. West Coast. From June 2026, the SCX service-operated in cooperation with logistics services provider UWL -will move to a weekly frequency. To support the upgrade, Emirates Shipping will deploy three additional vesse
Makhazen appoints Ahmad Al-Banna as CEO, Khaled Al-Ghais as vice chairman Makhazen, the new name of Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P., has announced the appointment of Ahmad Al-Banna as Chief Executive Officer and Khaled Faisal Al-Ghais as Vice Chairman of the Board, marking a planned leadership transition as the company enters a new phase focused on execution and sustainable value creation. The leadership changes reinforce continuity in Makhazen's long-term
Russia asks U.S. to halt pursuit of oil tanker in Atlantic Russia has made a formal diplomatic request urging the United States to stop its pursuit of an oil tanker that had been sailing for Venezuela and is now fleeing U.S. Coast Guard enforcement in the Atlantic Ocean, according to New York Times. The request was delivered late on New Year's Eve to the U.S. State Department and was also sent to the White House's Homeland Security Council, the report sa
CMA CGM adjusts multiple services CMA CGM has implemented a broad set of service adjustments and new launches across multiple trade lanes, refining port coverage in the Americas, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean as part of its ongoing network optimisation strategy. Mexico Express and West Coast South America reshuffle CMA CGM has added Ensenada to its Mexico Express (M2X) service, replacing the ports of Buenav
Alabama Port Authority appoints new chief operating and engineering officers Alabama Port Authority has announced two senior leadership appointments as it prepares for 2026, strengthening executive capacity in operations and engineering amid rising cargo volumes and a major capital investment program. Both appointments were approved by the Port Authority's Board of Directors on 30 December and will take effect early in the new year. "As the Port continues to grow, it's es
Neptune Pacific announces BAF surcharge on U.S. West Coast trades Neptune Pacific has announced the introduction of a Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) surcharge applicable to shipments to and from the U.S. West Coast, effective 1 February 2026. The surcharge will apply to cargo moving between the U.S. West Coast and Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands, in both directions. Under the revised structure, the BAF has been set at USD 478 per TEU, or US
Maersk revises terminal handling services for cargo to and from Muara A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced a revision to its Terminal Handling Service - Origin (OHC) and Terminal Handling Service - Destination (DHC) for cargo moving to and from Muara, Brunei (BNMUP). The revised charges will apply to specific commodities on a worldwide basis, with an effective Price Calculation Date (PCD) of 1 February 2026, and will remain in force until further notice. Revised term
MSC announces new freight rates from Far East to Europe Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced new freight rates applicable to cargo moving from all Far East ports to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. The revised rates will take effect from 15 January 2026 and will remain valid until further notice, but not beyond 31 January 2026. The scope covers shipments originating from all Far East ports, including but not limited
COSCO grows heavylift fleet with Chengxi order Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers has moved to grow its heavylift fleet, placing an order for four multipurpose vessels at CSSC's Chengxi Shipyard as demand from the wind power sector continues to build. In a stock exchange filing, the Shanghai-listed owner said it will invest about $213m in the four 40,000 dwt MPP newbuildings, each to ...
DOF wins $150m ROV support vessel contract in Brazil Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured another long-term contract in Brazil, adding a four-year deal with Petrobras for the ROV support vessel Skandi Commander. The Oslo-listed company said the award follows the same competitive tender process that earlier delivered six four-year RSV contracts. The latest contract is set to start in January 2027 and ...
Very unmerry Christmas for VLCC owners as spot rates collapse Spot rates for VLCCs went off a cliff during the holidays, raising the question: Was the epic rally in the...
Grain code amendments now in force New 'specially suitable compartment' loading condition added
Chinese VLCC diverts to Nigeria as US tightens Venezuela oil sanctions Fresh US designations are adding pressure to Venezuela-linked shipping, with China-flagged Thousand Sunny now signalling a possible diversion to Nigeria
Cosco orders four MPVs as wind demand drives lift capacity The order extends the parent group's expansion push and follows other capacity adds
Supply-demand imbalance puts ocean carriers on course for heavy losses With vessel capacity outstripping volumes on the major trade lanes, analysts expect carriers to fall into the red as early as the first quarter, culminating in a multi-billion-dollar combined loss for the full year.
Tariffs, economic uncertainty weigh on pre-Lunar New Year trans-Pac volumes Months of frontloading explain the sharp volume slowdown in the final months of 2025, and with consumer sentiment weak and long-term trade policies still uncertain, US retailers are keeping inventories lean in early 2026.
Seapeak confirms it is shipowner behind one of last LNG carrier orders of 2025 Newbuildings being connected to long-term charters to lift US volumes
Seapeak named as shipowner behind one of last LNG carrier orders of 2025 Newbuildings being connected to charters with upcoming FLNG project
Atlantis Tankers steps up fleet growth as new generation takes helm Generational change at German chemical tanker player comes with fleet expansion into the big product carrier league
Russian barrels finding their way to world's largest oil refinery US pressure saw Reliance Industries drop Russian oil imports, but not completely
IBIA lines up 11 candidates for board elections as spotlight falls on marine fuelling Just four places up for grabs on bunker industry association's board
Moscow asked US to call off chase of sanctioned tanker The VLCC changed flag, owners and name after being targeted by US over Venezuela blockade
Chinese-Polish state-owned shipowner strikes four-vessel newbuilding order Ships will be the world's first MPPs to use bow thrusters for manoeuvrability
How digital tools are driving decision-making in shipping StormGeo expects growth in fleet performance and environmental solutions
Greek owner plunges back into sale-and-purchase market with Seacon bulker buy Dexter Navigation buys its first kamsarmax for $26.7m
Palau takes control of ship registry after sanctions hit US targeted companies linked to founders of the register as part of its maximum pressure campaign against Iran
Singapore's PIL marks start of 2026 with Gaza relief efforts Company staff spent New Year's Eve loading relief supplies that the liner player will ship to Gaza
Beijing taps former Cosco executive for Hong Kong liaison office role Appointment comes as CK Hutchison ports sale remains stalled
Greek owner plunges back into S&P market with Seacon bulker buy Dexter Navigation buys its first kamsarmax for $26.7m
Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers orders four MPP vessels worth $213m Contracted at Chengxi Shipyard, the heavylift newbuildings were ordered against the backdrop of a robust wind power market
Chinese bulker sells at auction for slightly above market price Thin bidding sees year-end sale clear within 30-minute window
Singapore's PIL marks start of 2026 by participating in Gaza relief efforts Company staff spent New Years Eve loading relief supplies that the liner player will ship to Gaza
Palau takes over control of ship registry after sanctions hit US targeted companies linked to founders of the register as part of its maximum pressure campaign against Iran
US sanctions four Chinese-owned tankers in latest Venezuela pressure move Measures ratchet up campaign against President Nicolas Maduro
Finland detains Turkish ship over Baltic cable damage, seizes Russian cargo Military forces rope down from helicopter to board unsanctioned general cargo ship in international waters
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