Corporate News

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.

An offshore windfarm

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

 A CMA CGM cargo ship at sea

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.

A Stena Line ship in harbor

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.

Donald Trump standing in front of the Stars and Stripes flag

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.

MoU sign and cargo ships in port

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.

The Panama Canal

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.

Athens, Greece at sunset

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.

A VLCC tanker at sea

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.”

A Chinese shipyard

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.

A CMA CGM cargo ship

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.

A Chinese shipyard

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.

The Carnival Luminosa cruise ship

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

An Evergreen container ship

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.

Cranes in a port and palm trees

Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association

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

The Bulgarian flag

Wellard Sells Final Ship, Signaling a New Chapter

After 46 years Australia’s Wellard is preparing for a future without ships after announcing the sale of its livestock carrier, the Ocean Drover.

A livestock carrier in port

Passenger Dies Aboard MSC Cruise Ship Hosting Corporate Event

A passenger on an MSC Cruises ship which was hosting a corporate charter for MAG Seguros passed away on January 9 due to a sudden illness.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship

Cyprus Shipping Chamber Names New Director-General

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has announced the promotion of deputy director-general Alexandros Josephides to the role of director-general.

The flag of Cyrpus

Royal Caribbean Group to Announce 2024 Financial Results

Royal Caribbean Group will host a conference call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to review its financial performance.

The Ovation of the Seas cruise ship

MOL Partners on Green Corridor Linking Portugal to N. Europe

MOL has signed a MoU with Madoqua Renewables Holding Lda and other international industry leaders to establish a European green shipping corridor

AMOL container ship