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 tries to minimize concerns following its addition to a US Department of Defense list of companies with alleged ties to China’s PLA.
Vard is working with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and other stakeholders on a project to investigate nuclear propulsion.
Operators are cutting Asia-Europe freight rates as they compete for market share ahead of the upcoming reshuffling of container shipping alliances
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).
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a call for information and nominations regarding potential wind energy leasing off the coast of Guam.
Vietnamese shipowner Asia Pacific Shipping (ASP) is significantly expanding its tanker fleet with 12 new vessels ordered from Chinese shipyards.
Negotiations are to restart between employers and dockworker unions on the US East and Gulf coasts in an attempt to prevent a January 15 strike.
MSC Cruises announces its role as sponsor for three F1 World Championship races in the 2025 season, strengthening its partnership with the sport.
Norwegian energy leader Equinor has secured a $3 billion financing package to support its Empire Wind 1 project in the United States.
Singapore-based offshore support vessel operator Vallianz has fallen victim to a cyberattack, which granted unauthorized access to its servers.
An environmental advocacy group has filed a complaint against MSC Cruises, accusing the company of using 'deceptive and unlawful advertising.'
Singfar Group is poised to enhance its fleet with up to four newly constructed LNG bunker vessels say industry insiders.
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