NYK Partners to Reintroduce Ship Recycling in Japan
The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is taking steps to once again revive ship recycling in Japan.
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Crane Collapse at Yantian Port Causes Disruption
On September 16th, a ship-to-shore crane collapsed, falling onto a containership in a marine incident at Yantian Port, China.
Yangzijiang, Tsuneishi Form Joint Venture with $117m Investment
Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest private shipbuilder, has announced a joint venture with Japan’s Tsuneishi Holdings.
India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC
India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is rapidly advancing, with MSC emerging as a potential key long-term partner.
Wärtsilä Secures Contract for Singapore's Next-Gen Traffic System
Wärtsilä awarded prototyping contract for Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard
A 38-year-old man passed away on Sunday while being transported to Dhaka for advanced medical care after an explosion at a Sitakunda shipbreakers
Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port
Bangladeshi national news outlets have reported a minor collision between two bulk carriers at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port.
Hong Kong, South China Halt Container Handling for Typhoon Yagi
Container terminals in Hong Kong and southern China paused operations yesterday, September 5, as Super Typhoon Yagi neared.
Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead
On September 4, at approximately 2:15 PM local time, a tugboat, Oshio, went down in Singapore's Eastern Anchorage, within the port limits.
Mitsui Ocean Cruises Unveils Shore Excursion Program
Mitsui Ocean Cruises revealed its lineup of shore excursions for its debut season, as the company counts down to the launch of its first vessel.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge
Two divisions of China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, are set to merge through a share swap deal.
Viking Unveils Six New Exclusive Asian Itineraries for 2025
Viking has announced the launch of six new itineraries in Asia for 2025, featuring exclusive access to destinations in Japan and China.
Crystal Opens 2026 Bookings, Includes Japan Cherry Blossoms
Crystal has opened bookings for 2026 and will take travelers to a variety of destinations, including Indonesia, Japan, Africa, and the USA.
Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers
The Indian government has successfully finalized a wage agreement with dockworkers, bringing an end to nearly three years of negotiations.
Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion
Viking is approaching the Chinese market with caution, as discussed by CFO Leah Talactac during the company’s second quarter earnings call.