We forecast that bulker deliveries will gradually increase this year and in 2026, reaching 41.2m Deadweight Tonnes (DWT) and a six-year high. Bulker newbuilding contracting was strong in 2023 and 2024, and several of the ships ordered durin

Fujian Highton Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Highton Development or Company or HIGHTON) is making waves in the dry bulk sector with an ambitious goal: building a 100-ship fleet. As of mid-2025, the company controls 72 dr

On July 21, 2025, Jiangsu New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., one of Chinas most productive and advanced private shipyards, marked a historic moment with the successful delivery of its 500th ocean-going vessel the PATHWAY, a 155,500 DWT LNG d

According to the latest data from the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI), Chinas shipbuilding sector has continued to dominate the global market across key metrics in the first half of 2025: Shipbuilding output

Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping Group, a leading player in the Chinese container shipping industry（a subsidiary of Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG)） , has announced its plan to build 2+2 eco-friendly 1100TEU feeder container vessels.

On July 18, OCEAN BREEZE a 7,500 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for Sallaum Lines was delivered four months ahead of schedule, setting a new benchmark for green shipbuilding efficiency. This milestone is mo

COSCO SHIPPING marked a new milestone in its decarbonization journey with the naming of its third methanol dual-fuel containership COSCO SHIPPING PANAMA at Yangzhou COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry on July 18. Ms. Xu Hui officiated the naming

Alfa Laval today announces that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division a

Introducing Zhedai Yuyang 60001, the worlds first ocean-going fish farming vessel, a near 30-year-old Panamax bulk carrier transformed into a cutting-edge marine farm! Officially launched on July 20, 2025, this vessel marks a pivotal innova

Norsepower, the global leader in mechanical wind propulsion, has announced the successful testing of its next-generation control system, Norsepower Sentient Control (NPSC), aboard two ocean-going vessels. The system, which leverages advance

MPC Container Ships (MPCC or the Company) is pleased to announce a company update, including a series of strategic initiatives to modernize its fleet and strengthen its long-term earnings visibility. The Company has placed a USD 228 million

OrbitMI is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Quebec-based AuQub, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm whose suite of AI-driven agents optimizes workflows and automates repetitive tasks, helping businesses enhance productivity

Nanjing Shenghang Shipping Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 001205) has taken a major step toward strengthening its integrated logistics capabilities with the launch of Jiangsu Andefo Ship Management Co., Ltd., officially established on July 11, 2025

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On July 16, Xinde Marine News reported that Hengli Heavy Industry had secured a landmark set of contracts for 10 large vessels, covering bulkers, tankers, and ultra-large container ships. At the time, the buyer of the 2+2 LNG dual-fuelled s