Two Crew Still Missing After Bulk Carrier Sinks Near Hainan

Two sailors remain unaccounted for after a bulk carrier sank in the Gulf of Tonkin during severe weather off the coast of China’s Hainan Island.

India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces initiative that includes ₹10,000 crore program to build domestic container manufacturing industry.

Stonepeak and CMA CGM Form $10bn Global Terminal Venture

US infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak enters into major joint venture agreement with CMA CGM in terminal deal valued at nearly $10 billion.

FMC Fines MSC $22.67m for Shipping Act Violations

The Federal Maritime Commission, the US shipping regulator, issues $22.67 million fine to MSC for three violations of the country’s Shipping Act.

Galveston LNG Partners With TOTE on Jones Act Bunker Fleet

Texas's Galveston LNG Bunker Port enters into partnership with TOTE Services to develop, operate fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG bunkering vessels

ICS Releases New Flag State Table Highlighting Weak Registers

The ICS issues its latest annual flag state performance table, offering the industry a clearer picture of which registries may pose higher risks.

Evergreen Orders 23 New Container Ships Worth $1.47bn

Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen is continuing its fleet expansion strategy with new orders for 23 container ships valued up to $1.47 billion.

Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network

Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.

Eikborg Loses Rudder After Grounding Near Portuguese Port

Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Eikborg suffers loss of rudder control following a brief grounding while departing the port of Figueira da Foz.

COSCO Shipping Carnation Bunkered With Green Methanol

The COSCO Shipping Carnation was supplied with 200 tonnes of green methanol on January 21 using China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel

Western Bulk Launches Lumber and Projects Team in Bergen

Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk has announced the establishment of a new lumber and projects team based in the city of Bergen.

Fire Contained Aboard CSL Thames at Port of Emden

A fire was reported onboard the bulk carrier CSL Thames on January 19th while it was moored at South Quay in the port of Emden, Germany.

Brighton, UK Beachgoers Puzzled by Produce Washing Ashore

Cleanup Continues After Food Cargo Washes Up Near Eastbourne

Greek Ro-Ro Talos Grounds in Naxos, Later Reaches Piraeus

A Greece-flagged ro-ro cargo ship named the Talos ran aground on a sandy shoal in the Vintzi sea area at the port of Naxos on January 17th.