Asia

26 Mar 2024

Majority Stake in Gopalpur Port Purchased by Adani

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) of India has finalized a deal to acquire a 95% share in Gopalpur Port Limited.

Majority Stake in Gopalpur Port Purchased by Adani
22 Mar 2024

Pier Damaged in Keelung Port After COSCO Boxship Collision

A container ship operated by COSCO Shipping Lines collided with a pier at Keelung port in Taiwan, causing structural damage during its docking.

Pier Damaged in Keelung Port After COSCO Boxship Collision
22 Mar 2024

New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Wins First Foreign Order

New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding, previously known as Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding has secured its first international order since its revival last year

New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Wins First Foreign Order
21 Mar 2024

Pakistan's Port of Gwadar Targeted by Armed Gunmen

March 20th, Gwadar Port in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen in an assault. The “Balochistan Liberation Army,” a separatist group, has claimed the attack.

Pakistan's Port of Gwadar Targeted by Armed Gunmen
21 Mar 2024

China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again

After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a mainland Chinese port has reopened for cruise ships to homeport, marking a significant milestone.

China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again
20 Mar 2024

Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision

A vessel belonging to the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been detained at the port of Qingdao in China for an inquiry following a collision.

Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision
20 Mar 2024

Subic Bay Added to ONE's China Thailand Philippines Route

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced Subic Bay port into the service rotation for its China Thailand Philippines route (CTP).

Subic Bay Added to ONE's China Thailand Philippines Route
20 Mar 2024

South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan Coast

A chemical tanker flying the S. Korean flag has overturned near the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan with efforts to save crew in progress.

South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan Coast
15 Mar 2024

Search On for Missing Seafarer in Singaporean Waters

Efforts to find a crew member who went missing from a bulk carrier in the waters off Singapore in the early morning of 15 March are still underway

Search On for Missing Seafarer in Singaporean Waters
13 Mar 2024

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai
11 Mar 2024

Crew Rescued from Sinking Vietnamese Cargo Ship

March 10th, MRCC Vietnam notified the Singaporean authorities that all 11 crew of the Hung Phat 89 had been rescued, but the ship itself had sunk

Crew Rescued from Sinking Vietnamese Cargo Ship
7 Mar 2024

1.1M+ TEUs Reported by Majaor Japanese Ports in Dec 2023

December '23 saw combined container traffic of Japan's six leading ports of 1.17 million TEUs, a slight dip of 0.5% from the same period in 2022.

1.1M+ TEUs Reported by Majaor Japanese Ports in Dec 2023
7 Mar 2024

Manila Harbor Center Rebrands as Manila Multipurpose Terminal

Manila Harbor Center undergoes rebranding effort, emerging with a new identity, logo & online presence as it becomes Manila Multipurpose Terminal

Manila Harbor Center Rebrands as Manila Multipurpose Terminal
1 Mar 2024

Joint Venture Formed in Vietnam by Thailand's Mermaid Maritime

Mermaid Maritime of Thailand, through its subsea services division, has formed a joint venture in Vietnam with local provider, Tan Cang Offshore.

Joint Venture Formed in Vietnam by Thailand's Mermaid Maritime
28 Feb 2024

Ukraine Invasion Sees Indian-Classed Fleet More Than Double

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine 2 years ago, there's been a notable increase in the number of vessels identified as part of the shadow fleet.

Ukraine Invasion Sees Indian-Classed Fleet More Than Double