ILO and IMO Mark 20 Years of Maritime Labour Convention
International Labour Organization and International Maritime Organization commemorate 20th anniversary of adoption of Maritime Labour Convention 2006
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Union and Lawmakers Challenge Hapag ZIM Deal
Resistance to Hapag-Lloyd’s proposed acquisition of Israeli's ZIM is intensifying with labor unrest mounting and the transaction under scrutiny.
ZIM Workers Escalate Strike Over Hapag-Lloyd Sale
Employees at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services intensify industrial action after the announcement of its proposed $4.2bn acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd.
Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden
On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.
Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations
ZIM Confirms $4.2bn Sale to Hapag-Lloyd
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has detailed the terms of its agreed acquisition, confirming that shareholders will receive $35 per share in cash.
Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Acquire Israeli Carrier ZIM
Hapag-Lloyd confirms it's holding advanced discussions to acquire outstanding shares of Israeli container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.
UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion
UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.
WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd Test IoT for Container Visibility
Australian supply chain software provider WiseTech Global has entered into a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to pilot the use of IoT technology.
China Retained Top Spot in Global Shipbuilding in 2025
China continued to lead the global shipbuilding industry in 2025, maintaining the largest market share across major metrics for the 16th year.
Vanuatu Warns of Fake Ship Registry Website Scam
The Pacific island of Vanuatu has issued a warning about a fraudulent, unauthorized website that is falsely posing as the country’s ship registry.
Maersk Confirms Order for Eight 18,600 TEU Boxships
Maersk finalizes contract with China’s New Times Shipbuilding to build eight large container ships, advancing its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.
Panama-Flag Container Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast
Panama-flagged container ship traveling from Port Klang to Chattogram sank off the coast of Phuket over the weekend after it developing a list.
India Detains Three Tankers in Offshore Oil Smuggling Case
India’s coast guard took custody of three tankers located 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, targeting an international oil smuggling network.
MSC Expands LNG Container Ship Order With Eight More Vessels
MSC takes another step toward expanding its LNG-powered fleet by confirming options for eight additional 11,500 teu dual-fuel containerships.
Maersk and ONE Report Losses as Container Market Weakens
Pressure on the container shipping sector deepens after Maersk joined ONE in reporting losses in its ocean business for the final quarter of 2025.
Car Carrier Ordering Slows as Overcapacity Risks Rise
Previously booming newbuild market for car carriers is losing momentum, with concerns about excess capacity growing across the PCTC sector.
Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling
Bahamas-flagged reefer ship Baltic Spirit is detained by Estonian authorities amid suspicions of smuggling activity connected to Ecuador cargo.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.
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.