The cruise ship Silver Dawn arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking the first international cruise arrival of 2025. The vessel carried more than 400 passengers from around the world, with the majority benefiting from Chinas visa-free entr

Lloyds Register (LR) was recently awarded a contract by Saudi General Ports Authority (Mawani) to support the development of management systems and certification preparation for four of its ports. This collaboration aims to improve efficien

West PI Club announce the full acquisition of Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), a leading provider of fixed premium insurance for the marine industry, specialising in Delay Insurance, Primary Loss of Earnings, Hull and Machinery (HM), Loss

To achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations Int

Dimitri Fafalios outgoing Chairman of INTERCARGO Leading figures across the dry bulk shipping sector have joined in paying tribute to Dimitri Fafalios, who concluded his chairmanship of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners

Fleet Management Limited (Fleet or the Company), a part of The Caravel Group Limited (Caravel or the Group), announces the opening of a new office in Athens, Greece, as well as a strategic leadership appointment to strengthen client engagem

At the end of 2024, the container ship order book was 8.3m TEU, a new record compared with the previous high of 7.8m TEU in early 2023 , says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. As 4.4m TEU were contracted during 2024, the sec

Kongsberg Discovery has reached agreement to acquire Naxys Technologies AS. The Bergen-based company is a world leader in technology for underwater environmental monitoring, with a specialism in recognizing the sound of oil and gas leaks. T

On January 2, 2025,SHANGHAI HUAYI HOLDINGS GROUP Co.,Ltd. launched its groundbreaking 100,000-ton/year green methanol project in the Shanghai Chemical Zone. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, positioning Shanghai to

On January 7, 2025, BYD proudly launched its first self-built roll-on/roll-off vessel (PCTC), the BYD HEFEI, marking a significant milestone in the companys journey towards enhancing its global logistics capabilities. This vessel is not jus

Shanghai Xingtong Lianfa Shipping Co., Ltd. has officially been established! This new venture is the result of a strategic partnership between Xingtong Shipping Co., Ltd. and Xiamen CD Supply Chain Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. On January

Inmarsat seminarThriving in the Digital Age: A Blueprint for Success highlighted the rapid transformation of an increasingly connected, digitalised, and automated offshore industry while emphasising the importance of a motivated and well-tr

After a year of trial operations, China has officially launched the Yangtze River shipping data center, marking a significant advancement in using information technology to manage one of the countrys busiest waterways. As a key informatizat

On January 3rd, Sumec Marine successfully named and delivered two Crown 63 PLUS bulk carriers for China Development Bank Leasing. Ma Hong, chairman of China Development Bank Leasing, thanked SumecMarine and its subsidiary NEW DAYANG Shipyar

In a significant leadership transition, Wang Guoqiang, currently Vice President and Party Secretary of China FAW Group Corporation (FAW), is set to take on the role of General Manager at China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) starting