Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli
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COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal
China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO confirms an enormous order for 87 new vessels from shipyards operated by China State Shipbuilding Corp.
Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Bid for ZIM Faces Rising Pushback
Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of ZIM, Israel’s top container line, according to several media sources - and facing pushback.
South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal
IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative
IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships
Global Ship Lease (GSL), the New York-listed container ship owner, has agreed to acquire three 8,600-TEU vessels for a total of $90 million.
Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard
Pakistan reaches major milestone with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country’s first facility to meet Hong Kong Convention compliance standards
Top Ships Considers Move Into Dubai Property Market
Greece’s Top Ships is preparing to branch out again, this time into Dubai real estate through a deal linked to its Chief Exec Evangelos Pistiolis
Russia Loses Bid to Rejoin IMO Council’s Top Category
Russia has failed in its attempt to regain a seat in Category (a) of the International Maritime Organization Council following a secret ballot.
Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding
Japan’s three leading shipping companies, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, to partner with country’s major shipyards
Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th
Maersk Says No Fixed Date Yet for Suez Canal Return
Maersk says it has not committed to a date for resuming transits through the Suez Canal, even though the SCA announced their return in December.
Suez Canal Traffic Shows Signs of Recovery After Truce
Data indicates increase in transits through Suez Canal. Egyptian authorities hope the Houthi truce will pave the way for return to normal traffic
Major Shipping Firms Form Alliance to Fight Ocean Plastics
Several shipping companies have joined forces to launch a coalition focused on reducing plastic pollution and operational waste in the oceans.
New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week
New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.
Iranian Forces Detain Product Tanker Talara Near Qeshm
The Talara, a Marshall Islands flagged tanker seized by Iranian forces on Friday has been located in the Khuran Strait, north of Qeshm Island.
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports
UK government unveils broad package of maritime sanctions aimed at restricting Russia’s LNG exports, marking another significant hit to Moscow.
CMA CGM to Acquire 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal
CMA CGM Group is to strengthen its European port network through the planned acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg.