Shipping

CMA CGM Surpasses Maersk as Top Transpacific Carrier

CMA CGM has overtaken Maersk to claim the top spot as the largest carrier on the transpacific trade route.

A CMA CGM container ship

India to Mandate CCTV Installation on Ships by October 2025

India has announced a new requirement for all ships visiting its ports: the mandatory installation of CCTV systems by October 2025.

Chittagong Port in India

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Shipping Network

The United States has announced sanctions against 35 entities and vessels linked to the transportation of Iranian petroleum and its derivatives.

An oil tanker at sunset

Maersk Orders 20 Dual-Fuel Container Vessels for Fleet Renewal

Maersk has placed an order for 20 new container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines, partnering with three shipyards for their construction.

Maersk shipping containers

Castor Maritime to Sell Containership, Taking $3.3m Loss

Cyprus-based shipowner Castor Maritime has agreed to sell one of its three containerships, incurring a loss of approximately $3.3 million.

silhouette of a container ship on the horizon at sunset

Greenpeace Stage 12-Hour Protest on Tanker Buena Alba

Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker, remaining on board for 12 hours as the vessel prepared to load propylene, a component in plastic production

a man wearing a Greenpeace jacket

Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast

A fire broke out on the Swedish general cargo ship Sofia following an explosion on November 28th, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel.

a container ship on fire

Splintered Shipping Rules Loom Amid Global and Local Shifts

The UK government is reviewing its emissions trading system framework and considering adding the shipping sector in just over a year's time.

The UK Houses of Parliament in London

Pilot Project Highlights Bio-Methane Use in Green Shipping

The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners successfully conducted a pilot project on October 19th.

Port of Rotterdam

Hapag-Lloyd Secures Green Methanol Supply to Cut Emissions

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with Beijing-based Goldwind for the annual supply of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol

a Hapag-Lloyd container just offshore

MSC's Stake in Hamburg Port Reshapes North Europe Trade Hub

Mediterranean Shipping Co, the largest container shipping line globally, has finalized its acquisition of a major stake in the Port of Hamburg.

Hamburg Port at sunset

CMA CGM Introduces Maya Service for Central America Ports

French shipping giant CMA CGM has unveiled its new Maya Service, a weekly shipping route tailored to serve the West Coast of Central America.

A CMA CGM container ship in port under a dark sky

Explosion in Cargo Hold Damages Bulk Carrier Near U.S. Coast

A leading global marine claims company has disclosed that the bulk carrier Anglo Marie Louise experienced an explosion in its cargo hold on November 27.

A bulk carrier with smoke coming out of its hold

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained

The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.

An oil spill on a beach

Ocean Network Express Introduces Two New European Services

ONE unveils two new shipping services, the Scandinavia Express and Iberia Europe, designed to improve efficiency and ensure greater reliability.

A ONE container ship at sea

Sweden Urges Bulk Carrier to Enter Its Waters Amid Cable Dispute

Sweden is pressing for the Yi Peng 3 to move into its territorial waters as a standoff unfolds over a recent undersea cable disruption.

Silhouette of a bulk carrier at sunset

United Kingdom Sanctions 30 Vessels in Russian Shadow Fleet

November 25, UK government announces sanctions on 30 vessels in the Russian shadow fleet, accusing them of illegal oil transportation operations.

Russian flag and padlock

Bulk Carrier Tim. S. Dool Grounds in St. Lawrence River

Bulk carrier Tim. S. Dool ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, Ontario, on November 23. Recovery efforts are underway, according to authorities

A bulk carrier run aground

Bulk Carrier Kiran America Disabled Near Bosphorus Coast

The bulk carrier Kiran America became disabled on November 23 off the coast near Kanlica, Turkey, close to the Bosphorus Strait.

A bulk carrier run aground on the coastline

Hapag-Lloyd Updates China Germany Express Port Rotation

Hapag-Lloyd has announced an updated port rotation for its China Germany Express (CGX) service, set to take effect in January 2025.

A Hapag-Lloyd container ship in port