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.
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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
In the coastal resort of Brighton, UK visitors were left confused as a stream of seemingly “random” items continued to appear on the shoreline.
Cleanup Continues After Food Cargo Washes Up Near Eastbourne
Cleanup efforts are ongoing along the UK's coastline after thousands of bags of chips and onions washed ashore near Eastbourne over the weekend.
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.
Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route
Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.
Nordic Hamburg Orders Three New Heavylift Ships at Wuhu
Shipowner Nordic Hamburg has taken steps to expand its heavylift fleet by ordering three 13,300 dwt multipurpose vessels at China’s Wuhu Shipyard
Asia’s Top Container Ports Hold Rankings Heading Into 2026
The global container port rankings remain unchanged as we head into 2026, with Asia’s three leading hubs all reporting higher volumes in 2025.
Former UK MP Virginia Crosbie Named Managing Director of NEMO
Former member of the UK parliament, Virginia Crosbie has been appointed managing director of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO).
US Withdraws From 66 Global Bodies Including Maritime Groups
The Trump administration announced yesterday that the United States is withdrawing from 66 organizations, including UNCTAD and UN Oceans.
US Forces Seize Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil
US forces seized the oil tanker MT Sophia on January 7 in the Caribbean, citing its involvement in transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil.