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

Gearbulk has signed contracts for delivery of two additional ammonia/methanol conversion ready 82,300 dwt Open Hatch newbuildings. These units will be sister vessels to Pulpmax no. 1-4 ordered earlier this year, and will be built in the sam

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is stepping up on its fleet renewal programme and has ordered five new container vessels with 13,000 TEU capacity, equipped with liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel engines. The neo panamax-sized vessels

On August 17, 2024, China Merchants Energy Shipping（CMES ）officially announced a major step forward in its fleet expansion and sustainability efforts. Through its fully-owned subsidiary, Associated Maritime Co Ltd (AMCL), CMES signed co

Hengli Heavy Industries Second-Phase Project Breaks Ground: Focusing on the Construction of VLCC, Liquefied Gas Carriers, Ultra-Large Container Ships, FPSOs, Offshore Wind Power Installations, and Drilling Platforms. On August 15th(today),

Svanehj adds a significant reference to its expanding portfolio within ammonia applications. The Danish liquified gas equipment specialist has been awarded a contract to supply 32 deepwell fuel pumps for a new series of ammonia dual-fuel bu

Several days ago, I shared the news about 8 VLACs was ordered. Now I am thrilled to tell your guys that another 2 VLACs are being ordered yesterday, which involved Jiangnan Shipyard and JALDHI Overseas Pte Ltd. The signing ceremony for the

On the evening of August 12th, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd., a prominent player in the global shipbuilding industry, released its impressive financial results for the first half of 2024. Despite a challenging market landscape, t

According to Xinde Marine News, sourced from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, MSC has placed an order for twelve 19,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships with Changhong International Shipyard. This new order builds on their succes

In continuation of its fleet renewal programme initiated in 2021, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) is in the process of signing newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for dual-fuel vessels matching the planned renewal pace of around 160

On August 7th, Jiangsu Watts Energy Engineering Co., Ltd. (WE) and Shanghai COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. jointly held the unveiling ceremony for their new factory at the WE Qidong base. This new collaboration marks a significant