A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), one of the worlds largest containership operators, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have signed an agreement to upgrade Inmarsat satellite communications services across Maersks global fleet of approxi

CM Energy and BAR Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of WindWings wind-assisted propulsion technology for medium-sized vessels (20-24 meters). This collaboration marks another significant step forw

In a groundbreaking milestone, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has officially become the first shipping giant in history to operate an astounding 900 vessels! This unprecedented achievement marks a significant leap forward in the global

A.P. Moller Maersk (Maersk), an integrated logistics company, and Castlery, the Singapore-founded international furniture brand, have signed a 10-year ocean and integrated logistics service agreement, extending their strategic partnership a

On February 18, 2025(Today), China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Company (CSIC) held special shareholder meetings, where key proposals regarding their landmark merger were overwhelmingly approve

On February 18, 2025, the first 16,136 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel (N1071) built by COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) was successfully named. This milestone project marks a significant advancement for COSCO SHIPPING in th

Caption: Marlink will once again leverage its experience as a managed services provider to upgrade the hybrid network solution onboard the Alpha Adriatic fleet. Picture: Alpha Adriatic Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-crit

Since going into service in 2015, the MF Ampere has now sailed an astonishing distance equivalent to 17 times around the equator on batteries alone, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable maritime transport. A

Maersk (Maersk) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in ship repair, maintenance, and building activities in India. This strategic partnership

Singapore is hosting the 1st General Assembly of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) from 18 to 21 February 2025. This is IALAs inaugural General Assembly since becoming an intergovernmental organisation (IGO

Hebei Port Groups Tangshan Port has officially opened its first fully automated container terminal at Berth 25 in the Jing-Tang Port Area. This groundbreaking facility marks a significant milestone in Chinas port automation journey. The int

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, a prominent Taiwanese shipping company, is on an ambitious fleet expansion journey. After recently placing orders for six 64,000 DWT new vessels in Chinese and Japanese shipyards, U-Ming has once again t

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CMA CGM continues to strengthen its fleet with two major new orders, securing a total of 12 dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships. The first contract, with Jiangnan Shipyard, consists of 8+4 vessels, each with a capacity of 18,000 TEU. These