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RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders
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ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey

Crew members aboard cargo vessel BURHAM C have received essential supplies from the International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' support

ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey
1 day ago

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik
1 day ago

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals
4 days ago

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
4 days ago

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington
4 days ago

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast

An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast
5 days ago

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift

Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift
5 days ago

Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel

The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.

 Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel
5 days ago

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel

Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel
6 days ago

MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain

The MSC Talia F suffered an engine failure on April 19 while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara, Spain.

MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain
7 days ago

LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes

The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.

LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes
18 Apr 2025

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
18 Apr 2025

Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1

ITF reports crew of a crude oil tanker has been detained by Malaysian officials for allegedly entering national waters without necessary documents

Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1
17 Apr 2025

U.S. Targets Iran Oil Trade, Warns Shipping on Risks

The United States has introduced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, issuing a strong warning to the global shipping industry.

U.S. Targets Iran Oil Trade, Warns Shipping on Risks