Bulk Carrier & Fishing Vessel Collide Near Con Dao, Vietnam
On September 19, a bulk carrier, Transformer Ol, collided with a fishing vessel about 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam.
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Federal Agents Investigate Maersk Saltoro at Baltimore Port
On the morning of September 21, US federal agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro for an inspection while it was docked at the Port of Baltimore.
Explosion Aboard BBC Vermont Claims Life of Crew Member
A crew member has tragically lost their life following an explosion aboard a general cargo vessel named the BBC Vermont.
Containership Tokyo Bay Collides with Ro-Ro Ferry in Santos
A container ship, the Tokyo Bay, has deviated from its course and collided with a Ro-Ro ferry, the Dersa FB-30, at the Port of Santos, Brazil.
Maersk & Partners Conduct Japan’s First Methanol Bunkering Test
On Wednesday September 18th, Maersk took part in Japan's inaugural methanol bunkering simulation at Yokohama Port.
FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS Service Restructures into Two Loops
The FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS service which is operated by a group of different shipping lines is set to undergo a major overhaul.
Legal Battles Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Take Years
Legal proceedings tied to the Dali are expected to stretch on for many years, with costs potentially reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.
NYK Partners to Reintroduce Ship Recycling in Japan
The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is taking steps to once again revive ship recycling in Japan.
Shipping Lines Announce New Alliances & Agreements for 2025
Shipping companies unveil schedules for major east-west trade routes starting February as existing agreements end & new partnerships come into play.
UAE Bans OceanEXL for Violating Bunker Trading Regulations
UAE Maritime Administration impose ban on bunker supplier OceanEXL, prohibiting the company from trading, supplying fuel to ships within the UAE.
Lithuania Denies Entry to Ship Carrying Explosive Cargo
Lithuania’s Prime Minister says a ship carrying a potentially hazardous cargo will not be granted access to the country for emergency repairs.
Maersk Tankers to Launch New Chemical Tanker Pool in October
Denmark’s Maersk Tankers has announced the launch of a new chemical tanker pool, set to begin operations at the start of next month.
Inland Freighter Strikes Willemsbrug Bridge, Drops Containers
On September 11th at approximately 8:45am local time, an inland motor freighter, Nijmegen Max, collided with the Willemsbrug Bridge in Rotterdam.
India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC
India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is rapidly advancing, with MSC emerging as a potential key long-term partner.
COSCO Shipping Expands Fleet with New LNG Carrier Orders
COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is moving forward with plans to grow its fleet by ordering LNG carriers from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co
US Blocks Vessels for Alleged Iranian Arms Shipments to Russia
September 10th, US announces sanctions on several vessels involved in transporting munitions from Iran to Russia, accusing Iran of supplying arms
Containership Dali to Depart for China for Extensive Repairs
The Dali, which struck and damaged the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore nearly six months ago, is preparing to leave its repair facility.
Grimaldi Introduces RoRo Service Between Italy & Turkey
The Grimaldi Group is preparing to launch a new roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping route connecting Italy and Turkey. later this month.
Hapag-Lloyd to Implement New GRI for South American Routes
German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reveals plans to introduce a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container, effective from October 1.
MSC Expands Fleet with Additional Secondhand Ship Purchases
MSC continues to solidify its position as the world’s leading liner company with the acquisition of even more secondhand vessels.