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Target date set for CMB.Tech-Golden Ocean merger Dissenting shareholders set to exercise rights as Golden Ocean special general meeting approaches. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Bahri denies carrying Israel-bound shipments Saudi shipping giant ‘categorically denies’ shipping weapons for Israel after coverage of Genoa incident. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Phoenician-M Captain freed from Turkish prison A captain sentenced to 30 years for drug offences last year is back home with his family while his fellow crewman is still languishing in jail. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Barcelona and Shanghai ports ink green shipping corridor agreement The latest green corridor development to try and speed up decarbonisation is between major ports in China and Spain Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

American ports onboard with bringing crane manufacture back the US American Association of Port Authorities fully backs plans to revitalise US ship-to-shore crane manufacturing Go to seatrade maritime

Panama registry ship-to-ship oil transfer rules come into force The rules on oil transfer are one of a number of measures implemented by Panama to combat the dark fleet. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Genco looks to sell supras for capes Old supramax pair on the chopping block as owner follows strong medium-term fundamentals for the capesize sector. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

India holds firm in Trump tariff turmoil Tanker owners are carefully watching President Trump’s Indian tariff strategy which could lead to a significant boost to long-haul crude trades. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

Analyst optimism on tankers as rates gain momentum There is an upbeat outlook for tanker stocks including International Seaways and Scorpio Tankers Barry Parker Go to seatrade maritime

TotalEnergies takes up option on LNG bunkering vessel The LNG bunker tanker to built at Hudong-Zhonghua will be owned by Ibaizabal Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Upbeat Maersk revises outlook upwards Strong performance in the second quarter for AP Moller-Maersk has seen the company revise its full year forecast upwards as non-US traffic shows strong growth Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Intercargo and GCMD sign two-year decarbonisation partnership Partnership to adoption and operational gaps for energy saving technologies and zero-emissions fuel solutions for bulkers. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Moving from ammonia pilots to scalable deployment in APAC The Asia- Pacific region is set to lead in the development of ammonia bunkering and safety regulations says DNV Seatrade Maritime Go to seatrade maritime

Wan Hai 503 bid for port of refuge in Sri Lanka fails The fire stricken Wan Hai Lines container ship will not be proceeding with a plan to seek port of refuge in Hambantota. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Dali owners sue shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries The owners of the Dali, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 are suing the shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries for an alleged design flaw in the vessel’s electrics Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Seafarer Happiness Index improves in all areas in Q2 The familiar challenges of work at sea remain evident as sentiment improves, but solutions are needed, report says. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Why bother with media and reputation management in a crisis? Your ship is on fire at sea, possibly crew are missing, it’s all over traditional and social media, do you try and explain what is happening or bury your head in the sand? Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Samskip launches Africa-Europe fast-feeder service The new short-sea service will cut door-to-door delivery times for fresh produce from Morocco to the UK, Netherlands and northern Europe. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

Anemoi to develop first folding system for 3.5-metre rotor sails Prototype folding system for 3.5 metre sails to be produced using Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition funding. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Norden adds seven leases with purchase options Danish owner’s 2025 tally reaches 18 leases and 10 vessels sold after taking purchase options. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Typhoon delays a million containers on Yangtze Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel warn of cargo delays following disruption to supply chains caused by typhoon Co-May Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Newbuilding market outlook for H2 2025 Container ships drive newbuilding orders in the first half of the year, but how much impact have USTR investigations had on Chinese shipbuilding? Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

SITC splashes out $153m on boxship quartet order The Hong Kong-listed shipping company has contracted four vessels at Huanghai shipyard. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Evergreen ship loses 50 boxes overboard Floating containers led to suspension of activities at Port of Callao after ship lost boxes at anchor. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Latest Iran sanctions could be positive for tankers The US’ latest package of sanctions against Iran will tighten fleet supply of tankers adding to existing blacklisted vessels. Barry Parker Go to seatrade maritime

Digging into the Gemini Cooperation’s 90% reliability claim Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are using analysis from Sea-Intelligence showing they meet their 90% schedule reliability target but figures from another provider gives lower numbers. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Contiocean Environment Tech sets up office in Japan Hong Kong-listed ContiOcean Environment Tech Group officially inaugurated its Japan office in Imabari. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Tanker owners face stormy seas amid sanctions and tariff disruption Shipbrokers weigh whether US secondary tariffs on Russian oil will disrupt global supplies or encourage dark fleet growth. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

China reviewing and supervising CK Hutchison’s mega port deal Statement by Chinese Ministry of Commerce follows end of exclusive negotiation period with MSC and BlackRock Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

High deliveries and weak demand to hit chemical tanker trades Shipowners with vessels deployed on short-term charters face challenges in the months ahead. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

SeaLead terminates charters on sanctioned vessels Multiple vessels chartered by the container line had been added to blacklists by the OFAC in the US. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Panama comptroller files lawsuit to nullify Hutchison port contract The lawsuit follows an audit of the Hutchison’s controversial Panama Ports contract Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

ONE reports sharp drop in Q1 profit, cuts forecast The Japanese owned container line was buffeted by US tariff uncertainty and growing vessel capacity in the quarter. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Bulker makes last call after 30 years serving Port of Liverpool Yeoman Bank to retire after delivering almost 7m tonnes of Scottish granite to Liverpool since 1991. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Solvang lines up fleetwide CCS retrofits at Seatrium Solvang inks carbon capture and storage retrofit Letter of Intent with the Singapore shipyard group. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Controversy over restriction of foreign CoCs for Indian seafarers Seafarer unions protest circular from the Indian Directorate General of Shipping limiting recognition of foreign Certificates of Competency Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Amon Gas orders LPG carriers at CIMC Pacific Offshore CIMC Pacific Offshore & Engineering is extending green newbuild orderbook inking contracts for LPG/liquid ammonia carriers. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 blacklist over 60 vessels Sanctioned shipping network spans the UAE, Marshall Islands, Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Türkiye, Cyprus, and Panama. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Seatrium paying Singapore, Brazil authorities $188m to settle corruption case Singapore shipyard group has signed a leniency agreement in Brazil and a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Singapore related to Operation Car Wash. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Bollinger in talks with USCG for new vessels The US Coast Guard has $1 billion to spend on new Fast Response Cutters Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

Port of Barcelona container volumes up 10% in H1 The port of Barcelona enjoyed a good first half of 2025 with growth in both loaded imports and exports. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Cosmoship ‘deeply relieved’ over Houthi video of Eternity C crew A video released by the Houthi showed 10 crew members and a security guard rescued from destroyed vessel Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Videotel founder returns with ‘Donate and Train’ initiative Stephen and Loulla Bond’s new venture Marine Media Enterprises seeks to combine social responsibility and seafarer training. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Sailors’ Society launches bullying and harassment at sea appeal Safe at Sea appeal seeks donations to fund support programmes, trauma grants, and counselling. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Chinese ports container volumes up 6.9% in H1 Cargo throughput and container volumes saw steady growth in H1 against a backdrop of Trump’s tariffs and an unstable trading environment. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

AD Ports expands into China Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has launched its first international office in China as the it expands its footprint globally. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Exmar invests in AI-powered crew change platform Maritime tech start-up Tilla has closed a EUR2 million funding round to expand its crewing logistics platform. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Nakilat secures multibillion finance package for Korean LNG carriers Qatari owner renews ties with Kexim for 25 new LNG carriers to be built at Korean yards. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

Houthi escalate targeting of ships in Red Sea Yemeni group moves to ‘fourth phase’ of its naval blockade of Israeli ports. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Terntank orders EconoWind sails for two more ships Pair of methanol-ready hybrid tankers to each have four Econowind VentoFoils installed. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Container fleet evolving to meet new realities Is Gemini a game-changer for carrier reliability? Will other lines follow its lead? A surge in feedership orders does not suggest that, yet. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Houthi publish interviews with ‘rescued’ Eternity C seafarers Yemeni rebel group claim 11 seafarers were rescued in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Greek bulk carrier. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Mexican port posts 14% increase in container volumes in H1 The Port of Lazaro Cardenas reported healthy volume growth for containers and autos in the first half of the year. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Yang Ming adds three more container ships at Japanese yards Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine placed two batches of newbuilding orders within a week in Korea and Japan. Go to seatrade maritime

India stands down from Wan Hai 503 salvage operation The Wan Hai 503 is stable and 90 nm from the port of Galle but a port of refuge is yet to be agreed. Marcus Hand, Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Tanker companies half year results preview In a few weeks, the listed shipping companies will begin reporting earnings, and large vessels are back in the spotlight. Barry Parker Go to seatrade maritime

Brazilian judge denies Maersk bid to suspend Santos terminal tender A move by AP Moller -Maersk to suspend the tender for the $1 billion Tecon 10 terminal over exclusion of existing operators has been ruled against. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Dry bulk newbuild deliveries set for six-year high in 2026 The Panamax and Supramax sectors will come under pressure from a surge in newbuilding deliveries next year. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

UK government unveils £30m investment in shipping decarbonisation ABP, Maersk Line, and X-Press Feeders among partners in wide range of decarbonisation and smart shipping projects. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Sri Lankan apex court orders $1bn compensation for X-Press Pearl disaster Judgement says the sinking of the X-Press Pearl in 2021 caused unprecedented devastation to the marine environment of Sri Lanka. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Newbuilding orders at Chinese yards drop 18% in H1 China remained the dominate shipbuilding nation in the first half of 2025 but ordering was impacted by the USTR investigations. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

MSC sets up crewing company in Ningbo The owner of world’s largest container shipping company is establishing a crewing operation in China. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Valenciaport posts 3.8% container growth in H1 Spain’s largest container port see growth in imports and exports as transhipment volumes decline. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Where does ammonia stand in the maritime industry’s increasingly urgent call for decarbonisation? Dr Stone Zhang, Managing Director, Asia, Amogy looks at the role ammonia can play as fuel in shipping’s ambitions for zero emissions. Go to seatrade maritime

NYK, MSC, and Toyota open Egypt’s first finished vehicle logistics terminal Joint venture terminal to handle two car carriers simultaneously and store 2,500 vehicles. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

CMA CGM and TotalEnergies in Rotterdam LNG bunkering JV French companies plan 20,000 cu m LNG bunkering vessel to serve the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp area. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

China establishes permanent mission to the IMO China is promoting participation in IMO affairs with the setting up of a new permanent mission. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Bimco clause addresses USTR fees on Chinese ships Association adopts standard clause and will keep it under review as USTR fees enter into force in October. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Container shipping market outlook for H2 2025 How will uncertainty over US tariffs, ongoing Red Sea diversions, and continued fleet growth impact containers in the remaining months of the year? Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Van Oord growing subsea rock installation vessel fleet Van Oord aims to enhance its position in subsea rock installation market with a newbuilding order at CIMC Raffles. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Top container lines join PSA in celebrating Singapore’s 60th birthday An SG60 display at Tanjong Pagar Terminal features 271 containers from 14 shipping lines. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

MOL to integrate ship management under single company Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is integrating its various inhouse ship management companies under one roof in Singapore. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

MPC Container Ships books for newbuilds at Taizhou Sanfu The shipowner has placed an order for a quartet of 4,500 teu ships backed by three-year time charters. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Columbia Group and Insight partner on maritime digitalisation SmartSea to be the primary vehicle for cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and AI solutions. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Trade by-passing US says DHL Global Forwarding China is successfully building alternative trading relationships in a move that could undermine US tariffs Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Keel laid for ‘world first’ zero-emissions eCSOV Bibby Marine marks the start of construction of its methanol-battery hybrid offshore wind vessel in Spain. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

PIL adding two new Latin American feeder services Singapore headquartered Pacific International Lines (PIL) is expanding its footprint in Latin America. Go to seatrade maritime

PIL opens new office in Guatemala Singapore shipping company Pacific International Lines expands its presence in Central America. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Trump’s tariffs impact on US trade and cargo flows Cargo moves into and out of the US have been inexorably intertwined with pronouncements from the White House that might impact trade flows. Barry Parker Go to seatrade maritime

Anemoi launches LR-validated wind propulsion performance system The UK-based rotor sail developer has launched a system for verifying in-service performance of Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime

Yang Ming Marine orders seven dual-fuel boxships at Hanwha Ocean Yang Ming Marine is renewing its container ship fleet with an order for newbuildings placed at Hanwha Ocean. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Risking seafarers lives in the Red Sea ‘shameful’ and ‘disgusting’ A senior executive from Ardmore Shipping has strong words for owners who continue put their crew at risk Houthi attacks. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Maersk opens Panama logistics facility AP Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has opened a new logistics facility in Panama on the country as a gateway for Latin America markets. Go to seatrade maritime

Hengli Heavy Industries bags orders for 10 newbuilds The new orders include the first placed at fast expanding private Chinese shipyard to be settled in RMB Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Radically rethink the role of human watchkeepers, says MAIB UK accident investigator says ‘humans do not make good monitors and if under-stimulated they will find other things to occupy themselves.’ Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Stenersen’s 19 tankers join Ahti Pool for FuelEU compliance Family-owned shipowner commits North Sea chemical and product tankers to emissions-focused pool. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Indonesian police arrest Singapore Strait pirate group The authorities in Riau have arrested a gang of 11 that had been robbing ships in the busy shipping lane between Singapore and Indonesia. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Seabound tests carbon capture tech in Norway Seabound launches a revolutionary carbon capture system with Hartmann and Heidelberg Materials in a net zero production and transportation system Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

CULines introducing new South Asia services The Chinese container carrier CULines is expanding its South Asia coverage with two new services. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Port of Corpus Christi posts record first half figures The first half of 2025 for the Port of Corpus Christi proved to be the best start to a year in its history. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Seafarer advocacy and safety highlighted at key IMO and ILO meetings in London Philip C. Schifflin, Jr. Director – Center for Mariner Advocacy, Seamen’s Church Institute writes about his experiences at recent regulatory meetings Go to seatrade maritime

Trump’s tariff’s prompt early shifts in supply chains MDS Transmodal and Seatrade Maritime News crunch the numbers on the impact on trade from US tariffs. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime

Singapore aims to issue methanol bunkering licenses in Q4 The world’s largest bunkering port opened applications for methanol bunkering licenses in March this year. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

China and Brazil plan Pacific and Atlantic rail link A so-called two-ocean railway would be designed to connect the East Coast of Brazil with Chancay Port in Peru. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

IMO grants consultative status to nuclear association NEMO Year-old maritime nuclear organisation also invited to IAEA sessions. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Seatrade Panama Maritime Review celebrates 25 years The celebration of Seatrade-Panama Maritime Review’s 25th anniversary gathered top officials of the Panama’s maritime sector and representatives of the industry. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime

Filipino seafarers from Houthi attacked Magic Seas safely home All Filipino seafarers from the bulker Magic Seas destroyed in the Red Sea have been repatriated back to the Philippines. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime

Swire launches biofuel-powered carbon insetting programme Freight customers can cut scope three emissions with a new book and claim scheme. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime

Yantian port to add three mega-sized automated container berths The port of Yantian in South China is gearing up to be able to handle ships of up to 32,000 teu with new automated berths. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime

Indian yards extend their lead in the recycling league Three large vessels arrived in Alang for recycling last week, taking India’s tonnage bank to more than 100,000 light displacement tons (ldt). Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime