Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters
January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.
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Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit
In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.
Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel
On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.
George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.
Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year
Young Honest Shipping, a Hong Kong-registered company, has acquired the first vintage Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) of 2025.
Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.
CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.
Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects
China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.
Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M
The FMC continues to receive a surge of complaints, with recent filings potentially leading to more than $75 million in liabilities for shipping lines
Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.
Guyana-Flagged Tanker Detained by Venezuela for False Entry
Jan 13th: Guyana has reported that Venezuelan authorities seized the tanker Four Plus for entering Venezuelan waters without authorization.
Cargo Ship Incident Closes St. Mary’s River Channel, Michigan
The St. Mary’s River channel was shut down after a 497-foot cargo vessel, Harvest Spirit, ran aground due to mechanical malfunction on January 12
Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association
The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has officially become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).
Wellard Sells Final Ship, Signaling a New Chapter
After 46 years Australia’s Wellard is preparing for a future without ships after announcing the sale of its livestock carrier, the Ocean Drover.
The Dali Returns to Service After Major Repairs
The Dali, known for being at the center of last year’s most prominent shipping incident, has resumed trading after extensive repair work.
Marcos Highlights Key Benefits of Seafarers' Magna Carta
President Ferdinand Marcos oversaw the signing of the implementing rules and regulations for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Wednesday.
2024 Fleet Growth Analysis: Top Container Carriers Expand
Year end data finds fleet expansion among the world’s top container shipping companies remained consistent in 2024, with many reporting growth.
Bulk Carrier Attacked in Singapore Strait Amid Rising Incidents
UK-based maritime security consultancy Ambrey reported that a bulk carrier was boarded by four armed individuals whilst in the Singapore Strait.
CMA CGM Welcomes New Vessel Escurial to Its Fleet
On January 7th, the French shipping giant CMA CGM announced the delivery of its latest vessel ot its fleet, the CMA CGM Escurial.
JEF Deploys Advanced AI System to Monitor Undersea Threats
The Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led military partnership in Northern Europe, has activated a system to detect threats to undersea infrastructure