SEA REWARD Loyalty Scheme Launched by CMA CGM
In a move to mirror the perks of air travel rewards, French shipping company CMA CGM has recently launched a loyalty program for its customers.
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Suezmaxes Proving Still popular with Greek Owners
The demand for new tanker ships among Greek shipping companies continues to be strong, especially in the suezmax category.
Eight Methanol-ready Ultramaxes Ordered from Nantong Xiangyu
Nantong Xiangyu secures contract to build eight 64,000 DWT bulk carriers prepared for methanol fuel with Xiamen Jinxian and COSCO Shipping Bulk.
Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA
Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping is gearing up to enter the Transpacific shipping lane with a new service that will link Shanghai to LA.
New Russian Service Unveiled by Another Turkish Liner
ULD Shipping, based in Istanbul, introduces Black Sea feeder service linking Turkey with Novorossiysk, featuring two leased 634 TEU sister ships.
New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.
Three Extra Daily Transit Slots Added to Panama Canal
Significant rainfall has enabled the Panama Canal Authority to introduce three additional daily transit slots raising the daily transit cap to 27
$27.4m Sale of D'amico's Oldest Tanker
The Italian shipping company d'Amico International Shipping has finalized the sale of its MR product tanker, the Glenda Melanie for $27.4 million
2010 Cape Sold by NGM Energy for $32.5m
In its latest transaction, NGM Energy has offloaded a capesize vessel constructed in 2010 – which it acquired four years ago for $18 million
Joint Service at Rio de Janeiro Suspended by CMA CGM, Maersk
Maersk and CMA CGM have informed their clients of changes to their combined Bossa Nova/SIRIUS service that links the Med to South America.
Latsco Shipping Books Four LR2 Tankers in S. Korea
Latsco Shipping, based in Greece, has placed an order for four LR2 tankers with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea.
Sanko Steamship Says Goodbye to Last Vessel
Sanko Steamship has sold its final vessel, the three-year-old, 82,000 deadweight tonnage, Tsuneishi-built Sanko Hawking.
War-Time Grain Exports Record Set by Ukraine
Over 1,000 merchant vessels have navigated through Ukraine's grain corridor in the Black Sea, established seven and a half months ago.
Two Oldest Vessels Sold Off by Swire Bulk
According to brokerage reports, Swire Bulk from Singapore has recently sold its two oldest vessels, namely the Lintan and the Liangchow.
Leadership Changes at China's SITC International Holdings
Yang Shaopeng resigns as chairman of SITC International Holdings, initiating a leadership restructure at China’s second-biggest shipping company
London Sees Founding of Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization
The push for nuclear power's expansion into maritime uses is gaining momentum with the formation of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization in London.
Robust Secondhand Market Aids Safe Bulkers Sale of Two Ships
Safe Bulkers progresses with fleet renewal strategy and capitalizes on increasing prices by selling two of its vessels in separate transactions.
Shuttle Tanker Newbuild Order in South Korea by TEN
Tsakos Energy Navigation, a Greek shipping firm, has again chosen Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of additional shuttle tankers.
Volkswagen Sued by Allianz & MOL Over Felicity Ace Sinking
Owner of the Felicity Ace and its insurance provider have initiated legal action against Volkswagen, attributing her sinking to the car manufacturer
MoU for Digi Shipping Corridor Signed by Australia, Singapore
Singapore & Australia enter into MoU to jointly work on the development of the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).