4 Jun 2024

TEN Sells Two More Vessels in Bid to Revitalize Fleet

Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has recently sold two more vessels as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy.

TEN Sells Two More Vessels in Bid to Revitalize Fleet
3 Jun 2024

Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced a temporary reopening of closed container terminals to address the backlog of ships.

Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals
3 Jun 2024

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship

Maersk to replace current bunker fuel surcharges, the bunker adjustment factor and the low sulphur surcharge, with new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF)

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship
31 May 2024

Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail

A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for a Syrian shipowner, sentencing him to 18 months for providing false statements to the court.

Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail
31 May 2024

Yang Ming Hints at Entry to the 24,000 TEU Boxship Club

Yang Ming Marine Transport's management has indicated that the company will soon join the ranks of 24,000 TEU container ship owners.

Yang Ming Hints at Entry to the 24,000 TEU Boxship Club
31 May 2024

China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle

A significant reshuffling of China's leading shipping brands is in progress, with China Merchants set to divest its container and RoRo businesses

China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle
30 May 2024

Stricter Monitoring by China’s Maritime Safety Administration

China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has tightened its monitoring of vessels, according to a recent update from class society DNV.

Stricter Monitoring by China’s Maritime Safety Administration
30 May 2024

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States

The Federal Maritime Commission has reached compromise agreements with three companies: CMA CGM and two ocean transportation intermediaries.

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States
30 May 2024

UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service

Ellerman City Liners, a UK-based shipping company, has introduced a new container service linking China with the United Kingdom and Europe.

UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service
29 May 2024

Hafnia & Símbolo Add More Partners to AI Joint Venture

Hafnia and Símbolo have expanded their foundational AI joint venture named Complexio (formerly Quintessential AI) by adding four more partners.

Hafnia & Símbolo Add More Partners to AI Joint Venture
29 May 2024

MSC Edges Closer to Takeover of Norway's Gram Car Carriers

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is nearing the acquisition of Norway’s Gram Car Carriers (GCC), with major shareholders agreeing to the deal.

MSC Edges Closer to Takeover of Norway's Gram Car Carriers
29 May 2024

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge

Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
28 May 2024

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding

X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent for four conventionally fueled 10,000 TEU ships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS),

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
28 May 2024

China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector

State-backed CHN Energy, China's largest coal mining and utility firm, acquires 11 bulkers from Citic Financial Leasing, marking its sector debut

China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector
28 May 2024

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker

Japan-based NYK Line has begun its first long-term biofuel test on a large crude oil tanker, marking their first extended biofuel trial on a vessel

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker