ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063
ICTSI awarded 25-year extension to concession for Manila International Container Terminal, allowing them to operate until May 2063.
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COSCO Advances $1.1bn Tianjin Shipyard Expansion Project
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry is pressing ahead with plans to develop an RMB8 billion ($1.1 billion) shipbuilding complex in Tianjin, China.
Rescue Effort Continues After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks
Large-scale international search and rescue operation continues in South China Sea after Vietnamese general cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank.
Chinese Shipyards Set New Record for First-Half Ship Orders
Chinese shipyards secure more shipbuilding orders in first six months of 2026 than in any previous full calendar year.
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to Become Floating Hotel at Beer Festival
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to host 10-day stationary staycation serving as the first offshore venue for the Qingdao International Beer Festival.
Costa Serena Begins Final Season in Asia Before Relocation
The Costa Serena is sailing its final season in Asia after spending more than a decade operating in the region.
COSCO Shipping Bulk Orders Four Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
COSCO Shipping Bulk has placed an order for four newcastlemax bulk carriers at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding.
Visio Expands North China Cruise Program with Qingdao Sailings
Tianjin Oriental's Visio has completed two cruises from Qingdao International Cruise Homeport in July, expanding its North China deployment.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Spectrum Cruise Due to Typhoon
Royal Caribbean canceled Spectrum of the Seas sailing due to depart on July 11th after a typhoon disrupted operations in Shanghai.
Asian Piracy Incidents Fall to Seven-Year First-Half Low
Reported cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia have dropped to their lowest first-half total in seven years.
Dream Cruises to Host Fitness Voyage with Netflix Star Amotti
Dream Cruises announces athlete Kim Jae Hong, better known as Amotti will lead a special fitness-themed cruise aboard the Genting Dream.
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.
COSCO Orders 24 Bulk Carriers in $1.27 Billion Expansion
COSCO Shipping Development has placed orders for 24 new dry bulk vessels valued at RMB8.66 billion ($1.27 billion).
Mintra and MARINA Partner to Advance Filipino Seafarer Training
Maritime training and workforce management provider Mintra signa MOU with MARINA to strengthen digital learning and skills development.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Wins Muslim-Friendly Transport Award
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong has received the Muslim-friendly Transport Hub of the Year title at the Halal in Travel Awards 2026.
Hong Kong Plans New Tax Breaks for Maritime Trade
Hong Kong to roll out tax incentives for shipping-related businesses as effort to reinforce its role as leading global center for maritime services.
Swedish Firm Wins Major Subsea Contract for Indonesia Gas Hub
Swedish company Alleima secures subsea tubing contract valued at approx. SEK 995 million linked to one of Indonesia’s largest offshore gas projects.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils Golf Voyages for 2027-2028
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals Golf & Cruise sailings for 2027 and 2028, giving golf fans the opportunity to play on renowned courses across the globe.
115 Kg of Cocaine Seized From Ship Near Mundra Port
Indian authorities have seized 115 kilograms of cocaine from the container vessel Europe during a joint operation that also led to the arrest of three crew.