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Financial Turmoil Hits Leading Shipbuilder in Vietnam

Vietnam shipbuilder SBIC formerly Vinashin, is poised for bankruptcy as numerous attempts to restructure the company have proven unsuccessful.

Aerial view of a shipyard

Euronav Plans for 120 Low-Carbon Ships Under New CEO Saverys

Alexander Saverys, recently appointed CEO of the tanker giant following a takeover battle, discussed how he views the Euronav fleet evolving.

The ocean

Price of Skipping Panama Canal Queues Drops

The price for vessels to skip Panama Canal congestion lines has reduced significantly from the multimillion-dollar records of recent months.

A ship transiting the Panama Canal

TFG Marine Supports Fratelli Cosulich’s Methanol Dual-Fuel Tech

The Italian maritime firm Fratelli Cosulich has placed an order for its inaugural methanol dual-fuel chemical bunker tanker.

Close up of clean fuel bubbles

Fleet Modernization: Frontline Phases Out Five Senior VLCCs

John Fredriksen's maritime enterprise, Frontline, has officially announced the sale of its five most senior Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).

VLCC at sunset

Cameroon Flag on Tankers Banned in UAE Over Safety Concerns

The United Arab Emirates has prohibited ships bearing the flag of Cameroon from entering its waters.

Close up of the Cameroonian flag

ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech

The global container fleet is moving towards enhanced intelligence as ZIM declares investment in tracking devices for its dry van container fleet

Shipping containers on a flat bed truck

Nakilat Commissions Six New Gas Carrier Builds in S. Korea

Nakilat, a leading Qatari company in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping, is significantly expanding its fleet by adding six new gas carriers.

Aerial view of an LNG carrier

US Coast Guard Confiscate Cocaine, Heroin, Meth Valued at $11M

Gulf of Oman: US Coast Guard achieved initial drug interdiction for the year, successfully confiscating an array of narcotics valued at $11 million.

U.S. Coast Guard boat

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs

HSBC Global Research has issued a caution regarding the potential implications of the current crisis in the Red Sea on maritime logistics.

Busy container port at night

Container Shipping Costs Escalate Due to Security in Red Sea

In recent developments the shipping industry is witnessing a hike in short-term rates for container transport across Asia, Europe, and the USA.

Euro bills, calculator and magnifying glass

IMarEST Appoints New Chief Executive

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has officially announced Chris Goldsworthy as new chief executive officer.

Office blocks

Guangzhou Wenchong to Construct Methanol-Powered Vessels

Maersk has selected a shipyard in the southern region of China to construct its upcoming series of vessels powered by methanol.

A Maersk container ship

13-Year Jail Sentence for Former Chinese Shipbuilding Head

Hu Wenming, former chairman of state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined $700,000.

The inside of a jail

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine

Wheat futures rose due to incident in Black Sea where a vessel preparing to load grain from Ukraine struck a mine, increasing fears of turbulence

A field of wheat

Red Sea Route Changes: Higher Costs, More Delays

Major suppliers for global retailers such as IKEA & Amazon are adjusting shipping routes, marking the most significant disruption since COVID

toy train set

Zodiac Maritime Explores Potential of Nuclear-Powered Ships

Zodiac Maritime is collaborating with KEPCO E&C, HD KSOE and Lloyd's Register of South Korea to create plans for ships powered by nuclear energy.

Businessmen shaking hands

New Horizons: Beks Maneuvers Its Only Newcastlemax Vessel

According to Brokers, the Bekmezci family sold their first and only large cargo ship, a newcastlemax, after having it for a year.

silhouette of a bulk carrier at sunset

Louis Dreyfus Prepares Juice Ship for Suction Sails

In a significant move, the Louis Dreyfus Company, has chosen to equip its leased juice transport vessel with four innovative suction sails.

aerial view of surf

Harim Group Chosen to Acquire HMM

The Harim Group has been chosen by state-owned creditors to acquire a controlling interest in HMM, South Korea's premier shipping company.

The South Korean flag flying in front of office buildings