Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne

On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.

Maersk Lowers 2025 Container Market Forecast Amid Uncertainty

Danish shipping giant Maersk has revised its global container market outlook for 2025, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.

Wärtsilä Unveils Carbon Capture Cutting Emissions by 70%

Wärtsilä has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture system designed to reduce vessel emissions by up to 70%. The announcement was made on May 7

CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal

CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.

Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries

A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.

Maersk Teams Up With Nokia for Major Fleet Connectivity Boost

Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed an agreement with Nokia to outfit 450 vessels across its fleet with private wireless networks.

Northern European Ports Face Prolonged Shipping Backlogs

Ports and terminals across Northern Europe are currently experiencing what broker Braemar is calling a case of “serious congestion.”

Mediterranean Sea Enters Sulphur Emission Control Zone

As of May 1, the Mediterranean Sea became an Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides (SOx), marking a major environmental milestone for the region

Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition

CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.

OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion

Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line is expanding its fleet with an order for 14 new container ships, a deal valued at over $3 billion.

Cargo Ship Gem Star Towed After Engine Failure Off Portugal

A global firm specializing in marine and aviation claims reports a Panama-flagged cargo vessel experienced engine failure on April 26 off Portugal

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.

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.