18 Mar 2024

Top French Rolling News Channel in Takeover Bid by CMA CGM

Rodolphe Saadé is making strides to acquire France's premier rolling news network, enhancing his media portfolio with substantial financial backing

Top French Rolling News Channel in Takeover Bid by CMA CGM
15 Mar 2024

S’hail Shipping Makes Tidy Profit on Rusty Panamax

Qatari shipping company S’hail Shipping has successfully sold an aged panamax at a profit to the rapidly expanding Vietnamese Hoanh Son Group.

S’hail Shipping Makes Tidy Profit on Rusty Panamax
15 Mar 2024

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK

NYK, in partnership with Astomos Energy Corporation recently celebrated the naming ceremony for their newly constructed LPG/Ammonia carrier.

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK
14 Mar 2024

UK Visa Law Changed Creating Potential Issue for Seafarers

Adjustments to British visa policies may put international crew at risk of being marooned in the UK should there be outstanding healthcare fees.

UK Visa Law Changed Creating Potential Issue for Seafarers
14 Mar 2024

Global Freight Forwarding Network Launched by DP World

DP World, headquartered in Dubai, has launched its newest addition to the extensive network of over 100 freight forwarding offices worldwide.

Global Freight Forwarding Network Launched by DP World
14 Mar 2024

Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business

Seapath, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has initiated a Jones Act leasing operation, having already completed initial transactions worth $25M.

Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business
14 Mar 2024

LNG-Powered Car Carrier, Cerulean Ace, Delivered to MOL

The Cerulean Ace, a new LNG-powered car carrier, was recently received by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) from Shin Kurushima Dockyard.

LNG-Powered Car Carrier, Cerulean Ace, Delivered to MOL
14 Mar 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Extends Habben Jansen's Contract to 2029

Rolf Habben Jansen has guided the company to its highest profits to date sees his Hapag-Lloyd tenure as CEO renewed until 2029.

Hapag-Lloyd Extends Habben Jansen's Contract to 2029
14 Mar 2024

Four New VLCCs Worth $520M Ordered by Ray Car Carriers

Ray Car Carriers has placed an order for four VLCCs with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering in South Korea for a total of $520 million

Four New VLCCs Worth $520M Ordered by Ray Car Carriers
14 Mar 2024

SEA REWARD Loyalty Scheme Launched by CMA CGM

In a move to mirror the perks of air travel rewards, French shipping company CMA CGM has recently launched a loyalty program for its customers.

SEA REWARD Loyalty Scheme Launched by CMA CGM
13 Mar 2024

Eight Methanol-ready Ultramaxes Ordered from Nantong Xiangyu

Nantong Xiangyu secures contract to build eight 64,000 DWT bulk carriers prepared for methanol fuel with Xiamen Jinxian and COSCO Shipping Bulk.

Eight Methanol-ready Ultramaxes Ordered from Nantong Xiangyu
13 Mar 2024

Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA

Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping is gearing up to enter the Transpacific shipping lane with a new service that will link Shanghai to LA.

Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA
13 Mar 2024

SAAM Achieves Highest-ever Net Income in 2023

SAAM, a leading provider in the towage sector, recorded an unprecedented net income of US$501 million in 2023.

SAAM Achieves Highest-ever Net Income in 2023
13 Mar 2024

Maersk Considers Potential Acquisition of DB Schenker

The Danish financial newspaper Børsen reports that Maersk, the world's number two shipping company, is considering the purchase of DB Schenker.

Maersk Considers Potential Acquisition of DB Schenker
13 Mar 2024

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai