Maritime Bell Staff

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Direct Calls to Hong Kong Cancelled by Container Alliances

Major container shipping alliances are moving away from including Hong Kong as a primary port of call in their east-west trade routes.

Newbuild Deal Struck By Candler and Jiangzhou Shipbuilding

German multipurpose vessel (MPP) expert Candler Schiffahrt has entered into a newbuilding agreement with a revitalized shipyard in China.

Gunfire in Red Sea Signals End of a Week of Relative Calm

After a brief period of eight days without any incidents, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations report incident in the southern Red Sea.

Upgraded 2025 Transpacific Network Released by Yang Ming

Yang Ming unveils plans to enhance its Transpacific service network. From Feb '25 the company will adapt to upcoming shifts in alliance memberships

Report Highlights Safety Risks of Livestock Carriers

German Animal Welfare Foundation & French environmental group Robin des Bois release report highlighting safety concerns of livestock carriers.

Davie Awarded First Government Contract for Six Icebreakers

Davie announces it has secured its inaugural contract under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) from the Government of Canada.

Shipbuilding Risk Cover Launched at Lloyd's of London

The formation of the Builders’ Risk Consortium is a collaborative effort between Apollo, Munich Re, and Tokio Marine HCC International.

Supply Chain Woe Could Be Caused by Baltimore Bridge Incident

Though Baltimore isn't among the top East Coast ports, it handles over one million containers annually, posing a risk of disrupting supply chains

Four Options Added to Car Carrier Series by Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has expanded its order for environmentally friendly ships with an additional four vessels capable of using methanol for fuel

Loss of Propulsion to Blame for Baltimore Bridge Crash

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore reported that the incident occurred after the container ship Dail momentarily lost propulsion.

Cargo Ship Still Stranded After Port of Alexandria Grounding

Maritime claims expert WK Webster says the Lady Zehra, a general cargo ship, was grounded during docking maneuvers on March 18 at the Port of Alexandria.

Baltimore Bridge Collision: What Happened Exactly?

The cause of the incident remains uncertain, yet BBC Verify has been examining footage of the crash alongside voyage records of the Dali via MarineTraffic

Container Ship Hits Bridge in Baltimore: Casualties Feared

Unfolding in Baltimore: bridge collapse occurred last night following a collision with the Dali containership, which has a capacity of 9,962 TEU.

Engine Room Explosion Claims Lives of Two Crew Members

On Friday, March 22, an accident aboard the Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship resulted in the deaths of two crew members.

Chinese Tanker is Target of Houthi Missile Attack

Dispelling speculation that Chinese vessels would be allowed safe transit through the Red Sea, a Houthi missile attack targeted a Chinese tanker on Saturday.

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