16 Jan 2025

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.

Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
15 Jan 2025

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.

Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment
13 Jan 2025

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.

Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued
10 Jan 2025

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

India Unveils ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Development Projects
9 Jan 2025

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.

Marcos Highlights Key Benefits of Seafarers' Magna Carta
8 Jan 2025

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.

Bulk Carrier Attacked in Singapore Strait Amid Rising Incidents
8 Jan 2025

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.

COSCO Downplays Inclusion on US Pentagon Military List
8 Jan 2025

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.

Japanese Tanker Sanwa Maru Runs Aground Near Esancho
7 Jan 2025

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).

COSCO & Other Chinese Firms Added to US Pentagon Blacklist
6 Jan 2025

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.

Asia Pacific Shipping Expands Fleet with 12 New Tanker Orders
6 Jan 2025

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.

Crew Rescued After Fire on Bulk Carrier Panoria off Taiwan
2 Jan 2025

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.

Bulk Carriers Collide on Yangtze River, No Injuries Reported
20 Dec 2024

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.

South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction
20 Dec 2024

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.

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels
19 Dec 2024

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.

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US