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
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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.
Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships
Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.
Hapag-Lloyd Advances Fleet Renewal with 22 New Ships
Hapag-Lloyd is pressing forward with a fleet renewal plan that will see the shipping giant invest in as many as 22 new ships under 5,000 teu.
Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China
Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.
Ferry and Tanker Collide off Singapore, No Injuries Reported
A collision occurred off Singapore’s Southern Islands on November 10 between a Singapore-flagged ferry and a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker.
Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade
The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.
Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast
Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.
Livestock Ship Stranded off Türkiye Amid Animal Crisis
Livestock carrier transporting 2,901 cattle stranded off Turkey as officials refuse permission to unload due to issues with documentation.
China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year
China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.
Borealis Undergoes Drydock Work at Damen Shiprepair
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis is in drydock at Damen Shiprepair yard, where technical maintenance and interior upgrades are being carried out