Chinese Seafarers Reap Largest Global Wage Increase
China has experienced the most significant rise in seafarer wages among the major seafaring nations in international shipping in recent years.
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India Expresses Interest in Operating Bangladeshi Port
India wants to operate Bangladesh seaport, Mongla, where both New Delhi and Beijing are also interested in investing in terminal construction.
Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced a temporary reopening of closed container terminals to address the backlog of ships.
Container Ships Hits Fishing Boat in Malacca Strait
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the rescue of five fishermen who were stranded following a collision with an container ship.
China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle
A significant reshuffling of China's leading shipping brands is in progress, with China Merchants set to divest its container and RoRo businesses
Stricter Monitoring by China’s Maritime Safety Administration
China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has tightened its monitoring of vessels, according to a recent update from class society DNV.
Equipment Shortages Part Blamed for Singapore Congestion
Congestion at the port of Singapore has surged to 2 million TEUs, according to Linerlytica who blame equipment shortages and a lack of tonnage.
China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector
State-backed CHN Energy, China's largest coal mining and utility firm, acquires 11 bulkers from Citic Financial Leasing, marking its sector debut
Mundra Port Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship, MSC Anna
According to local media reports, Mundra Port welcomed the largest container ship ever to dock there, the MSC Anna, on Sunday, May 26th.
India Secures Right to Operate Bangladeshi Terminal
India has successfully secured the rights to operate a terminal at Mongla Port in Bangladesh, marking its third overseas port operation.
Blue Dream Cruises Announce 33-Night China-SE Asia Voyage
Blue Dream Cruises is set to offer extended 33-night cruises from China in 2024, introducing exciting new itineraries for their passengers.
Singapore Civil Defence Force Captain Dies Fighting Ship Fire
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has reported the death of a firefighter, identified as the captain of SCDF, on Thursday, May 16th.
AD Ports Reaches Agreement with Chittagong, Bangladesh
AD Ports Group has entered into a nonbinding agreement to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose port in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
New China-Vietnam-Thailand Service Launched by ONE
Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new service, the China-Vietnam-Thailand (CVT) route.
Singapore to Merge Both of its Cruise Terminals
Singapore's cruise operations, currently split between HarbourFront and Marina South, are set to be unified over the forthcoming years.
Chonqing, China Welcomes First 10,000 DWT Vessel
Vessels with a capacity of up to 10,000 deadweight tons (DWT) can now access the world's largest municipality, namely Chonqing in SW China.
Cambodia to Reduce Reliance on Vietnam Ports with Thai Canal
Cambodia is advancing with the construction of the Funan Techo Canal, a project designed to reduce the country's dependency on Vietnamese ports.
General Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Nakato Island, Japan
April 26, general cargo vessel, the Sun Brave, experienced a grounding incident while navigating shallow waters in the Kurushima Strait, Japan.
Viking Cruises’ Orion Made Maiden Call at Kobe in April
Viking Cruises' ship, Orion, marked its first visit to Kobe on April 19th, 2024, as a part of its extensive Grand Pacific Explorer voyage.
New COSCO Service to Connect China and Thailand Ports
Chinese container shipping leader COSCO is to introduce a new service linking key ports in China with Thailand including Laem Chabang and Qinzhou