Sam Hamilton

Sam is part of the team at Maritime Bell and he works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Dynacom Tankers Orders More LR1 Product Carriers in China

George Procopiou’s Dynacom Tankers has placed additional orders for LR1 product carriers at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China.

Xi Jinping Inaugurates New Chancay Port in Peru

Xi Jinping in Peru for inauguration of a massive new port that China describes as a game-changer for trade links between Latin America and Asia.

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts

Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.

Canadian Labor Minister Steps In to End Port Lockouts

Canada’s labor minister announced yesterday he will intervene to resolve the ongoing lockouts affecting workers at the nation’s two largest ports

Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Canada & New England Season

Princess Cruises has revealed its lineup for the 2026 Canada & New England season, featuring the debut of the Sapphire Princess in the region.

Canadian Ports Face Disruptions Amid Ongoing Labor Strikes

Canadian supply chains are facing severe disruption as ports on both coasts remain shut down due to the ongoing labor conflicts.

Record Surge in New Boxship Orders Marks 2024 Boom

Boom in container shipping industry continues into 2024, with year on track to set records for new vessel deliveries, as order volumes outpace 2023

Labor Lockouts at Key Canadian Ports Enter Third Day

Labor lockouts at the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver have stretched into a third day, with no progress between union and employers

Port of Santos Prepares for 152 Cruise Calls in 2024-25 Season

The Port of Santos in Brazil is gearing up for the 2024-25 cruise season with 152 expected ship calls from 14 vessels starting November 8th.

Idle Container Fleet Reaches Historic Low Amid Red Sea Crisis

The idle container fleet has hit an all-time low, with Alphaliner reporting that the Red Sea crisis has affected ship utilization more than COVID

Shipyards Set Container Ship Delivery Record in 2024

Within just the first ten months of 2024, shipyard deliveries of containerships have reached a record annual high, according to BIMCO.

Hapag-Lloyd Set for Largest Fleet Expansion in 54 Years

This week, Hapag-Lloyd is set to approve the largest order spree in its 54-year history, according to analysts at Alphaliner.

Global Lake Tanker Towed After Engine Failure in Canakkale

October 30, the Turkey-flagged chemical/products tanker Global Lake experienced engine failure while navigating the Canakkale Strait near Akbas.

Celebrity Millennium Begins Southeast Asia Winter Cruises

The Celebrity Millennium began its winter season in Asia, arriving in Singapore October 29 following an 11-night repositioning trip from Yokohama

Seacon Shipping Expands Fleet with Investment in Newbuilds

Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping announces plans to expand its fleet through a $63.9 million investment in six new multipurpose dry cargo ships.

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