4 Sep 2024

MSC Expands Fleet with Additional Secondhand Ship Purchases

MSC continues to solidify its position as the world’s leading liner company with the acquisition of even more secondhand vessels.

MSC Expands Fleet with Additional Secondhand Ship Purchases
3 Sep 2024

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge

Two divisions of China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, are set to merge through a share swap deal.

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge
3 Sep 2024

AIDA Cruises Unveil Hamburg Advanced Fleet Operations Center

September 2, AIDA Cruises celebrated the opening of its upgraded Fleet Operations Center in Hamburg, signaling advancement in maritime technology

AIDA Cruises Unveil Hamburg Advanced Fleet Operations Center
2 Sep 2024

COSCO Continues Expansion with Major Dry Bulk Vessel Order

COSCO Shipping has extended its aggressive expansion strategy by placing a substantial newbuilding order in the dry bulk sector.

COSCO Continues Expansion with Major Dry Bulk Vessel Order
30 Aug 2024

Safetrans Line Sells Entire Fleet to MSC Amid Strategic Shift

Safetrans Line, a China-based liner operator with a focus on Russia, has sold all of its container ships to the Mediterranean Shipping Company.

Safetrans Line Sells Entire Fleet to MSC Amid Strategic Shift
30 Aug 2024

COSCO Shipping Orders 12 Methanol-Powered Container Ships

COSCO Shipping, fourth largest container shipping company globally, places order for twelve 14,000 TEU container vessels with sister company.

COSCO Shipping Orders 12 Methanol-Powered Container Ships
29 Aug 2024

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers

The Indian government has successfully finalized a wage agreement with dockworkers, bringing an end to nearly three years of negotiations.

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers
29 Aug 2024

Port State Control to Launch Crew Wage Inspection Campaign

The Tokyo and Paris MoU on Port State Control gears up to initiate a three-month joint concentrated inspection campaign focused on crew wages.

Port State Control to Launch Crew Wage Inspection Campaign
28 Aug 2024

Yang Ming Expands Owned Fleet with Early Ship Purchases

Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is growing its owned fleet by ending the charters of two 12,000 TEU ships ahead of schedule.

Yang Ming Expands Owned Fleet with Early Ship Purchases
28 Aug 2024

Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion

Viking is approaching the Chinese market with caution, as discussed by CFO Leah Talactac during the company’s second quarter earnings call.

Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion
28 Aug 2024

Royal Caribbean Group Expands Icon Class Fleet with Order

Royal Caribbean announces signing of agreement with shipbuilder Meyer Turku to construct fourth Icon Class vessel, set for delivery in 2027.

Royal Caribbean Group Expands Icon Class Fleet with Order
27 Aug 2024

Ambassador Cruise Line Partner with Croquet England

Ambassador Cruise Line has entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement with Croquet England, becoming their Official Cruise Line Partner.

Ambassador Cruise Line Partner with Croquet England
27 Aug 2024

Analysts Predict Decline in Asia-Europe Freight Rates by 2025

Analysts from Asia-based container consultancy forecast drop in Asia-Europe box freight rates, expecting prices to plummet by over 70% by June.

Analysts Predict Decline in Asia-Europe Freight Rates by 2025
23 Aug 2024

Explora Journeys to Feature at 37th America’s Cup Race Village

Explora Journeys has announced its participation in the Official Race Village of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, set to take place in Barcelona.

Explora Journeys to Feature at 37th America’s Cup Race Village
23 Aug 2024

Swift Action Ends Canadian Rail Strike Within Hours

The Canadian rail strike concluded yesterday, just 18 hours after it began, as authorities acted swiftly to prevent a potential economic crisis.

Swift Action Ends Canadian Rail Strike Within Hours