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
7 Jan 2025

Vard Explores Nuclear Propulsion for Maritime Shipping

Vard is working with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and other stakeholders on a project to investigate nuclear propulsion.

Vard Explores Nuclear Propulsion for Maritime Shipping
7 Jan 2025

Asia-Europe Freight Rates Drop Amid Alliance Reshuffle

Operators are cutting Asia-Europe freight rates as they compete for market share ahead of the upcoming reshuffling of container shipping alliances

Asia-Europe Freight Rates Drop Amid Alliance Reshuffle
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

BOEM Seeks Input on Offshore Wind Leasing Near Guam

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a call for information and nominations regarding potential wind energy leasing off the coast of Guam.

BOEM Seeks Input on Offshore Wind Leasing Near Guam
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

Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike

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.

Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
3 Jan 2025

MSC Cruises to Sponsor Three Formula 1 Races in 2025

MSC Cruises announces its role as sponsor for three F1 World Championship races in the 2025 season, strengthening its partnership with the sport.

MSC Cruises to Sponsor Three Formula 1 Races in 2025
3 Jan 2025

Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US

Norwegian energy leader Equinor has secured a $3 billion financing package to support its Empire Wind 1 project in the United States.

Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US
2 Jan 2025

Vallianz Reports Cyberattack, Business Operations Unaffected

Singapore-based offshore support vessel operator Vallianz has fallen victim to a cyberattack, which granted unauthorized access to its servers.

Vallianz Reports Cyberattack, Business Operations Unaffected
2 Jan 2025

MSC Cruises Faces Complaint Over Environmental Claims

An environmental advocacy group has filed a complaint against MSC Cruises, accusing the company of using 'deceptive and unlawful advertising.'

MSC Cruises Faces Complaint Over Environmental Claims
2 Jan 2025

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels

Singfar Group is poised to enhance its fleet with up to four newly constructed LNG bunker vessels say industry insiders.

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels
20 Dec 2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maritime Bell

Maritime Bell would like to wish all of our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2025. See you in 2025!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maritime Bell
20 Dec 2024

Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024

Carnival has earned a spot on The Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 list, being recognized as one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2024.

Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024
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