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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.