18 Dec 2025

Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe

Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe

Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
16 Dec 2025

SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move

United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.

SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move
16 Dec 2025

Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping

Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.

Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping
15 Dec 2025

Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade

Hapag-Lloyd has advanced its fleet modernization strategy by ordering eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from China’s CIMC Raffles.

Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade
12 Dec 2025

NYK Orders New Car Carrier with Autonomous Tech Features

NYK Line has placed an order with Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding for a new car carrier equipped with the latest digital marine DX technologies.

NYK Orders New Car Carrier with Autonomous Tech Features
12 Dec 2025

CMA CGM Sets Goal of 1,000 Women at Sea by 2030

CMA CGM, the container shipping company, has increased its long-term targets and now plans to have 1,000 women serving at sea by the end of 2030.

CMA CGM Sets Goal of 1,000 Women at Sea by 2030
11 Dec 2025

New Zealand Confirms Support for Coastal Shipping Rules

New Zealand’s government reaffirmed its cabotage regulations, which require domestic coastal shipping be carried out by vessels registered in NZ.

New Zealand Confirms Support for Coastal Shipping Rules
10 Dec 2025

Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure

Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli

Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
10 Dec 2025

COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal

China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO confirms an enormous order for 87 new vessels from shipyards operated by China State Shipbuilding Corp.

COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal
9 Dec 2025

Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings

Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.

Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
8 Dec 2025

Hapag-Lloyd’s Bid for ZIM Faces Rising Pushback

Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of ZIM, Israel’s top container line, according to several media sources - and facing pushback.

Hapag-Lloyd’s Bid for ZIM Faces Rising Pushback
4 Dec 2025

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
4 Dec 2025

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative

IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative
3 Dec 2025

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port

A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
2 Dec 2025

GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships

Global Ship Lease (GSL), the New York-listed container ship owner, has agreed to acquire three 8,600-TEU vessels for a total of $90 million.

GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships