Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.
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Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment
On December 18, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) announced the arrival of four more remote-controlled super post-Panamax quay cranes.
Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued
An incident at sea occurred southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam, when the Vietnamese-registered cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank on January 11th.
India Unveils ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Development Projects
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reveals transformative plans to expand Kandla Port and establish a cutting-edge shipbuilding facility for VLCCs
Marcos Highlights Key Benefits of Seafarers' Magna Carta
President Ferdinand Marcos oversaw the signing of the implementing rules and regulations for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Wednesday.
Bulk Carrier Attacked in Singapore Strait Amid Rising Incidents
UK-based maritime security consultancy Ambrey reported that a bulk carrier was boarded by four armed individuals whilst in the Singapore Strait.
COSCO Downplays Inclusion on US Pentagon Military List
COSCO tries to minimize concerns following its addition to a US Department of Defense list of companies with alleged ties to China’s PLA.
Japanese Tanker Sanwa Maru Runs Aground Near Esancho
A global marine claims & recovery services company has reported that the Japanese-flagged oil product tanker Sanwa Maru ran aground on January 6.
COSCO & Other Chinese Firms Added to US Pentagon Blacklist
COSCO has been included in a list of companies the US Department of Defense identifies as having ties to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Asia Pacific Shipping Expands Fleet with 12 New Tanker Orders
Vietnamese shipowner Asia Pacific Shipping (ASP) is significantly expanding its tanker fleet with 12 new vessels ordered from Chinese shipyards.
Crew Rescued After Fire on Bulk Carrier Panoria off Taiwan
On January 4th, four crew members were rescued from the bulk carrier Panoria after a fire broke out in its engine room off the coast of Taiwan.
Bulk Carriers Collide on Yangtze River, No Injuries Reported
December 30; two bulk carriers collided on China's Yangtze River. The vessels were Singapore-registered Yangze 22 and Japan-flagged Vega Dream.
South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has allocated nearly 1.9GW of offshore wind capacity via its latest offshore wind auction.
COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels
COSCO Shipping is advancing its large-scale expansion in the dry bulk sector with a new order for 10 kamsarmax bulk carriers.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.
Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders
Japan's Doun Kisen has increased its bulk carrier orderbook in China, placing orders for four vessels according to multiple shipbroking sources.
Armed Attack Targets Bulk Carrier in Philip Channel
A bulk carrier flying the Hong Kong flag was boarded by two armed intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel, near Indonesia.
Yang Ming & OOCL Unveil New China-Thailand Container Service
Yang Ming and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have unveiled a new container shipping service connecting China and Thailand.
China Expands Lead as World’s Top Shipowning Nation
China is solidifying its position as the world's largest shipowning nation, pulling nearly 30 million gross tons ahead of Greece, according to a report
Indian Government Unveils Jalvahak for Waterway Transport
The Indian government has introduced a new initiative called “Jalvahak” to boost long-distance cargo transportation through inland waterways.