On September 3rd, five new vessel designs from China State Shipbuilding Corporations (CSSC) Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute received Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates during the SMM Hamburg Maritime Exhibition. These desi

On September 3rd, 2024, the hashtag#SMM Hamburg, one of the worlds largest and most influential maritime exhibitions, opened in Germany with a focus on maritime energy transition and digital transformation. Among the many exhibitors was Hua

In a remarkable leap forward for the shipping industry, Chinas COSCO Shipping Development has placed an order for 42 dry bulk carriers, with 22 of these vessels being built by Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd.. According to the latest details reve

Were thrilled to announce a major milestone in maritime partnerships! On August 27th, in Hong Kong, Hengli Group and Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited officially signed an agreement to build two 114,000 DWT LR2 product tankers,

On the evening of September 2, Chinas shipbuilding industry announced a historic merger between two of its largest players, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC). This merger, expecte

Image caption: Wrtsil will upgrade the exhaust treatment system onboard four vessels in Norwegian operator Color Lines fleet Color Line Technology group Wrtsil will upgrade the exhaust treatment system onboard four vessels in Norwegian oper

In a groundbreaking announcement on August 30th, COSCO Shipping Development has unveiled its largest shipbuilding and leasing deal since its transformation into a shipping finance operator in 2016. This historic agreement involves the const

On August 29, 2024, COSCO SHIPPING Lines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, signed a contract with Yangzhou COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Shanghai for the construction of twelve 14,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container

The Liberian Registry, the worlds largest ship registry, is proud to announce HD Korea Shipbuilding Offshore Engineerings (KSOE) SD Business Division has been awarded with a Design Verification Assessment (DVA) from the Liberian Registry an

Exciting news from COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers! The recent delivery of three vessels marks a significant milestone in the expansion of their pulp carrier fleet, which is expected to reach nearly 80 ships by the end of 2027, making t

Breaking news from the maritime industry! Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed a landmark order with Jiangnan Shipyard for six 150,000 cubic meter Ultra Large Ethane Carriers (ULECs), the worlds largest and the first vessels of this ty

Erasmus Shipinvest Group is rapidly expanding its fleet, further diversifying its operations beyond traditional dry bulk shipping. The company has been actively growing its presence in the feeder container ship and small LPG carrier sectors

On August 23, 2024, Hengli Heavy Industry Group announced the signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in Geneva, Switzerland. This landmark partnership was attended by Gianluigi Apont

According to recent data from Intermodal Shipbrokers, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has placed orders for up to 18 LNG dual-fuel container ships at two Chinese shipyards. This move underscores MSCs commitment to its fleet renewal pro

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) and VALE International SA (VALE; CEO: Eduardo Bartolomeo Headquarters: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) announced that a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid