CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai
CMA CGM is thought to be the company referred to in an announcement by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries regarding this year's largest ship order so far
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Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper
On January 21, Stena Ro-Ro announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of the RoRo vessel Giuseppe Luccchesi.
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Trump Administration Ushers in New FMC Chairman
The Donald Trump administration has introduced significant changes, including appointing a new chairman for the Federal Maritime Commission.
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Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal
The cargo ship Havelland encountered engine trouble during its westbound journey through the Kiel Canal in Germany on January 20th.
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Carnival Pride Departs on 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise
The Carnival Pride has set sail from Baltimore on a 14-night voyage to the Panama Canal and Central America, departing Maryland on January 12.
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China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist
China’s Ministry of Commerce criticizes US investigation into the country’s shipbuilding industry citing “unilateralism and protectionism.”
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CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.
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Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects
China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.
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Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M
The FMC continues to receive a surge of complaints, with recent filings potentially leading to more than $75 million in liabilities for shipping lines
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Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.
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Guyana-Flagged Tanker Detained by Venezuela for False Entry
Jan 13th: Guyana has reported that Venezuelan authorities seized the tanker Four Plus for entering Venezuelan waters without authorization.
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Wellard Sells Final Ship, Signaling a New Chapter
After 46 years Australia’s Wellard is preparing for a future without ships after announcing the sale of its livestock carrier, the Ocean Drover.
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Cunard Launches 2025 Wave Season with Two Special Offers
Cunard cruise lines has unveiled two exciting promotions for the 2025 wave season called “Treat yourself, on us” and “Enjoy it all.”
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Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued
An incident at sea occurred southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam, when the Vietnamese-registered cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank on January 11th.
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Cyprus Shipping Chamber Names New Director-General
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has announced the promotion of deputy director-general Alexandros Josephides to the role of director-general.
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