14 Nov 2024

Xi Jinping Inaugurates New Chancay Port in Peru

Xi Jinping in Peru for inauguration of a massive new port that China describes as a game-changer for trade links between Latin America and Asia.

Xi Jinping Inaugurates New Chancay Port in Peru
14 Nov 2024

Automation Dispute Could Lead to New East Coast Strike

A challenge for the incoming Trump administration may be an impending strike as a trade union remains firm on its stance against automation.

Automation Dispute Could Lead to New East Coast Strike
13 Nov 2024

Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project

Shell has divested its 40% stake in the Tablas offshore wind project in the Philippines, selling it to local renewable energy firm Alternergy.

Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project
13 Nov 2024

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts

Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts
13 Nov 2024

Evergreen Marine Seeks Proposals for Megamax Methanol Ships

According to Alphaliner, Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine has issued a request for proposals for eleven new 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessels.

Evergreen Marine Seeks Proposals for Megamax Methanol Ships
13 Nov 2024

COSCO Expands VLCC Fleet with Six Newbuilds at DSIC

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is expanding its fleet of VLCCs by adding six newbuilds at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC).

COSCO Expands VLCC Fleet with Six Newbuilds at DSIC
13 Nov 2024

Canadian Labor Minister Steps In to End Port Lockouts

Canada’s labor minister announced yesterday he will intervene to resolve the ongoing lockouts affecting workers at the nation’s two largest ports

Canadian Labor Minister Steps In to End Port Lockouts
12 Nov 2024

IMO to Discuss Creation of New North Atlantic Emissions Area

IMO expected to consider the establishment of new emissions control area during next year's Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting.

IMO to Discuss Creation of New North Atlantic Emissions Area
11 Nov 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hike for South America to North America

Hapag-Lloyd announces General Rate Increase (GRI) for routes from the East Coast of S. America to N. and Central America, as well as Caribbean.

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hike for South America to North America
11 Nov 2024

Russia's Top Shipyards in Merger Talks Backed by Putin

Two of Russia's leading shipyards are discussing a potential merger, a deal backed by President Vladimir Putin.

Russia's Top Shipyards in Merger Talks Backed by Putin
11 Nov 2024

Canadian Ports Face Disruptions Amid Ongoing Labor Strikes

Canadian supply chains are facing severe disruption as ports on both coasts remain shut down due to the ongoing labor conflicts.

Canadian Ports Face Disruptions Amid Ongoing Labor Strikes
11 Nov 2024

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices

A report reveals that new vessel deliveries in 2023 hit a seven-year peak, adding 35 million compensated gross tonnes (cgt) to the global fleet.

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices
8 Nov 2024

Panama Moves to Deregister Four Sanctioned LNG Tankers

Panamanian authorities announce they will cancel the registration of four LNG tankers, following US sanctions linked to illicit activities.

Panama Moves to Deregister Four Sanctioned LNG Tankers
8 Nov 2024

Record Surge in New Boxship Orders Marks 2024 Boom

Boom in container shipping industry continues into 2024, with year on track to set records for new vessel deliveries, as order volumes outpace 2023

Record Surge in New Boxship Orders Marks 2024 Boom
8 Nov 2024

Labor Lockouts at Key Canadian Ports Enter Third Day

Labor lockouts at the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver have stretched into a third day, with no progress between union and employers

Labor Lockouts at Key Canadian Ports Enter Third Day