24 Jan 2025

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea

Taean Wind Power has finalized a fixed-price offtake agreement for a major offshore wind project in South Korea.

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea
23 Jan 2025

CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai

CMA CGM is thought to be the company referred to in an announcement by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries regarding this year's largest ship order so far

CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai
23 Jan 2025

Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper

On January 21, Stena Ro-Ro announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of the RoRo vessel Giuseppe Luccchesi.

Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper
22 Jan 2025

Trump Administration Ushers in New FMC Chairman

The Donald Trump administration has introduced significant changes, including appointing a new chairman for the Federal Maritime Commission.

Trump Administration Ushers in New FMC Chairman
22 Jan 2025

JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity

The Indian Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled a ₹2,000 crore (approx $231.45 million) investment.

JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity
21 Jan 2025

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit

In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit
20 Jan 2025

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body

George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
20 Jan 2025

Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year

Young Honest Shipping, a Hong Kong-registered company, has acquired the first vintage Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) of 2025.

Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year
17 Jan 2025

China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist

China’s Ministry of Commerce criticizes US investigation into the country’s shipbuilding industry citing “unilateralism and protectionism.”

China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist
16 Jan 2025

CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.

CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges
16 Jan 2025

Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.

Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects
16 Jan 2025

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed four new journeys sailings aboard the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027
16 Jan 2025

Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M

The FMC continues to receive a surge of complaints, with recent filings potentially leading to more than $75 million in liabilities for shipping lines

Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M
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
14 Jan 2025

Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association

The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has officially become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).

Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association