New alliance formation intensifies battle between major lines
SINGAPORE : With the container shipping alliance landscape expected to change in less than five months, it is worth examining the current dynamics of the alliances and how
PortXL welcomes cohort of 10 start-ups and scale-ups at 2024 kick-off event
ROTTERDAM : Dutch maritime start-up accelerator PortXL presented its 2024 cohort at the RDM, the Rotterdam space for innovative companies, technology education, high-quality test facilities and field labs.
Naming Ceremony held for 2 Newbuilding LNG carriers to serve QatarEnergy: REX TILLERSON and UMM G
TOKYO : Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that on September 10, the naming ceremony of the new LNG carriers REX TILLERSON and UMM GHUWAILINA-the first and second vessels, respectively, built and
Wilson Sons’ Shipping Agency reports 60% rise in services to ships carrying oil and petroleum prod
RIO DE JANEIRO : Wilson Sons, a leader in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, reported that, in the first seven months of the year, its Shipping Agency
BERG Propulsion Rotordynamics Services save time and cost
HONO (SWEDEN) : UAE-based shipyard Mark Marine has saved both time and costs by initiating a collaboration with BERG Propulsion to use BERG Rotordynamics Services. Mark Marine is
ABB permanent magnet shaft generator technology to power 15 LNG carriers for Qatar Energy
ZURICH : ABB has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) to equip 15 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers with the permanent magnet shaft generator
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce two ocean network options with equal industry leading schedule relia
COPENHAGEN/HAMBURG : In February 2025, Maersk A/S (Maersk), an entity under A.P. Moller – Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) launch their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. The ambition is
HMM unveils its new investment strategy
SEOUL : HMM maps out a mid-to-long-term strategy to expand its business portfolio for future growth and proceed with global green initiatives. Under the sustainable growth plan, the
MSC vessels flock to India’s Vizhinjam hub amid evolving regional transshipment flows
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is making rapid strides, with Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) seen to be its most potential long-term liner customer. The
Shipping costs could double as more liners begin complying with regulations to reduce emissions
OSLO : Shipowners and operators face sharply increased costs as they gear up to comply with a slew of new decarbonisation regulations coming on stream over the next