1 May 2025

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition

CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition
1 May 2025

OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion

Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line is expanding its fleet with an order for 14 new container ships, a deal valued at over $3 billion.

OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion
1 May 2025

Cargo Ship Gem Star Towed After Engine Failure Off Portugal

A global firm specializing in marine and aviation claims reports a Panama-flagged cargo vessel experienced engine failure on April 26 off Portugal

Cargo Ship Gem Star Towed After Engine Failure Off Portugal
30 Apr 2025

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts
30 Apr 2025

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.

 CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone
29 Apr 2025

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders
29 Apr 2025

ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey

Crew members aboard cargo vessel BURHAM C have received essential supplies from the International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' support

ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey
28 Apr 2025

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik
28 Apr 2025

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals
25 Apr 2025

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
25 Apr 2025

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington
25 Apr 2025

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast

An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast
24 Apr 2025

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift

Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift
24 Apr 2025

Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel

The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.

 Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel
24 Apr 2025

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel

Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel