Crew abandons after a cargo ship bulk carrier M/V Verbena on fire in Gulf of Aden: US
SANA : The US Military said on Saturday that the crew of a bulk cargo carrier that sustained damage following a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in
TMS launches programme for 2024 Tanker Conference
DUBAI : The Maritime Standard is launching the programme for the 2024 edition of its well established Tanker Conference, now in its 9th year, which will take place
Container spot rate growth set to rise further and ocean container shipping market will remain extr
OSLO : Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but growth may be slowing, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking firm Xeneta. Xeneta data
GAC to acquire Quadrant Pacific’s ship agency business
TAURANGA (NEW ZEALAND) : GAC Group, a leading provider of shipping, logistics and marine services in the Asia-Pacific market, has entered into an agreement with Quadrant Pacific to
Houthi Missile attack severely injures sailor on cargo ship: US Military
YEMEN : Two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a bulk cargo carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, severely injuring a sailor who was
Singapore Port container logjam worsens as ships avoid Red Sea
SINGAPORE : Singapore’s port, already one of the busiest in the world, is facing a sustained period of congestion as vessel diversions to avoid the Red Sea push
OOCL celebrates maiden voyage of two new mega vessels
SINGAPORE : Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is celebrating the maiden voyage of its latest two 24,188 TEU mega vessels, “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden.” With these additions,
Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
SINGAPORE : Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no
Strategic Marine enters into MoU with Mainprize Offshore for six New Supa Swath Vessels, with option
SINGAPORE : Following the recent successful delivery of two Supa Swath Vessels to the established UK based operator Mainprize Offshore, Strategic Marine is proud to announce to have entered into
TMS UAE Yearbook launches at Posidonia
DUBAI : The Maritime Standard took the opportunity of its participation at the increasingly popular Posidonia maritime conference and exhibition in Greece to launch the latest edition of