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Containers
Robert Uggla to take over as chair at Maersk
In what has been described as a generational change, Robert Mærsk Uggla, 43, has been nominated as the new chair…
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Operations
New study highlights the ongoing troubles associated with bullying and harassment at sea
Two Swedish researchers have carried out a detailed study on the issue of workplace bullying and harassment at sea, concluding…
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Shipyards
ABG Shipyard accused of largest fraud ever recorded in India
The founders of ABG Shipyard stand accused of committing the largest fraud in the history of India. The Central Bureau…
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Tech
AXSMarine partners with the Baltic Exchange
Subscribers to Baltic Exchange information will now be able to access its indices via AXSMarine’s chartering and analytical SaaS platforms.…
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Europe
Black Sea exports plummet as talk of war escalates
Ukrainian officials denounced Russian naval drills off its Black Sea coast last week, saying the presence of warships made navigating…
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Tankers
US crude exports to Asia give VLCCs hope
The US is ramping oil production with much of the exports bound for Asia, something that will see tonne-mile demand…
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Environment
Macron brings shipping big guns together to speed up the industry’s decarbonisation
During his first term as president of France, Emmanuel Macron has shown a great interest in cleaning up international shipping.…
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Containers
Sinokor hailed as winning boxship deal of the year
It’s only mid-February but one broker has already made its pick for the containership S&P deal of the year. Compass…
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Containers
Oman to Southeast Asia liner link created
Oman’s Asyad Line has expanded its geographic reach with a new liner service to Southeast Asia. Part of Asyad Group,…
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Gas
Wanhua taps Jiangnan for ethane carriers
Wanhua Chemical Group has ordered two firm and two optional 99,000 cu m very large ethane carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard…
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Containers
X-Press Pearl report calls for plastic pellets to be classified as hazardous substances
Risks associated with the transport of chemicals and plastics in containerships need to be addressed, say the authors of the…
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Europe
Ukraine warns commercial shipping lanes under threat from Russian warships
Ukraine has hit out at Russian naval exercises near its southern coast, claiming navigation in the Black Sea and Azov…
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Containers
ZIM charters 13 ships from Navios
Israeli carrier ZIM has signed a big charter deal for 13 ships with Navios Maritime Partners. The $870m deal comprises…
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Tankers
Groundbreaking green tanker due in Gothenburg today
Swedish tanker operator Terntank and the Port of Gothenburg will make maritime and environmental history today when they welcome the…
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Operations
Government recommendations published in wake of seafarer Covid survey
A new report from an international research team led by the University of the Philippines Visayas reveals which interventions were…
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Environment
Furetank secures biogas supply as step towards fossil-free shipping
The Swedish shipping company Furetank has signed a letter of intent with Eskilstuna Biogas, enabling the development of a new…
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Shipyards
Demo prices soar
Amid strong demand and limited supply demo prices are soaring to near record prices in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Prices of…
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Tech
MarineTraffic teams with Signal to offer vessel pricing data
VesselsValue, Clarksons and Maritime Strategies International (MSI) are among a host of data providers with a new rival when it…
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Tech
Eastern Pacific invests in nine more start-ups
Singapore-based tonnage provider Eastern Pacific Shipping has invested in an additional seven start-ups through its partnership with Techstars and another…
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Environment
Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation joins forces with the Global Maritime Forum
The Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has signed a knowledge partnership agreement with the Global Maritime Forum to…
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