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01.07.2025

UWL and ESL team up on Sun Chief Express

UWL, a US NVOCC, has named Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as the vessel partner for its Sun Chief Express service, shuttling between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Seattle WA (USA). The move creates increased cargo capacities...

01.07.2025

‘AAL Dammam’ enters service

AAL Shipping recently took delivery of and named the ‘AAL Dammam’ in the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. The ceremony saw the line welcome its sixth 32,000 dwt heavylift ‘Super B’ class vessel. It was named by AAL...

30.06.2025

NYK purchasing German fintech firm

NYK has agreed to acquire 100% of Kadmos Holding, a fintech enterprise from Germany that offers end-to-end salary payment solutions for seafarers. Founded in 2021, Kadmos serves shipowners and crew members with digital tools...

30.06.2025

Cosco Shipping lands a Chinese triple whammy

Cosco Shipping has delivered China’s first 16,000 teu methanol dual-fuel containership, the ‘Cosco Shipping Yangpu’. Built by Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, it is the first vessel of its kind ordered by a Chinese...

27.06.2025

Ship recycling convention enters into force

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European shipowners (Ecsa) have welcomed the Hong Kong Convention’s global entry into force today. Adopted by the IMO in 2009, the convention sets international standards for safe...

27.06.2025

Bound4Blue confirms major fuel savings on LDA ro-ro ship

The wind propulsion tech firm Bound4Blue has reported confirmed daily fuel savings of 1.7 t on the LDA ro-ro vessel 'Ville de Bordeaux', after installing three 'eSail' suction sails on the ship in 2024. A third-party...

26.06.2025

Gulf of Mexico port coping better than West Coast hub

While the port of Los Angeles dramatically lost container volumes in May, Port Houston continued its upward trend in May 2025, handling 381,640 teu – a 5% year-on-year increase. Total volumes for the first five...

26.06.2025

Strategic feeder pact signed

The X-Press Feeders Group has signed two key agreements with Cosco Shipping Lines to improve feeder connectivity and service reliability. Announced in Singapore last week, the cooperation includes a partnership for feeder...

25.06.2025

ClassNK integration for Accelleron

The Swiss marine technology provider Accelleron has enabled direct reporting from its 'Tekomar Xpert' emissions module to the 'ClassNK MRV Portal', allowing shipping companies to submit verified EU MRV and IMO DCS reports at the...

25.06.2025

NWSA connects Husky terminal to shore power

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has completed the shore power system at the Husky terminal in Tacoma, with Hapag-Lloyd’s ‘Kuala Lumpur Express’ becoming the first vessel to plug in on 15 June. The Husky terminal thus...

24.06.2025

100-day warning for EU ETS deadline

With only 100 days left until the September 30 EU ETS deadline, the Columbia Group has warned shipowners of serious risks. "Fines, access restrictions and reputational damage are imminent," said Philippos Ioulianou,...

24.06.2025

Konecranes wins e-handler order in Bangladesh

Portlink Logistics Centre in Chattogram has ordered two Konecranes E-ACE 6/7 ECC 10 DS electric container handlers, set for delivery by Q3/2025. The units offer zero tailpipe emissions, dynamic lifting, and operation times of...

23.06.2025

Navigating shipping's emissions overhaul

Britannia P&I Club and law firm HFW have launched a new article series to help shipowners and charterers navigate complex emissions rules. The materials cover key regulations such as CII, EEXI, EU ETS and FuelEU. With...

23.06.2025

One of the largest ships under the German flag

Exactly one month ago, on 23 May, at the port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd officially named its new flagship, the "Rotterdam Express". At nearly 400 m long and with capacity for 23,600 teu, it ranks amongst the largest...

23.06.2025

South Carolina Ports investing in resilience

South Carolina Ports is reinforcing its reputation for reliability with fast operations and new infrastructure. Charleston offers 24/7 vessel access thanks to the deepest port on the US East Coast. Trucks average 35-minute...

20.06.2025

IAPH presents cyber resilience guidelines

At TOC Europe this week in Rotterdam,the IAPH data collaboration committee presented new cyber resilience guidelines for emerging technologies in the maritime supply chain. The guidelines were launched at a panel session...

20.06.2025

Vertom vessels equipped with Wärtsilä hybrid drive

Wärtsilä will deliver an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 dwt 'tween deckers for Dutch owner Vertom. The geared cargo vessels will feature Wärtsilä 25 engines combined with a hybrid PTO/PTI/PTH system,...

19.06.2025

Port of Los Angeles sees sharp cargo slowdown

The port of Los Angeles recorded its lowest monthly throughput in over two years, processing 716,619 teu in May, a 5% drop year-on-year and 19% down from April. Imports fell by 9% to 355,950 teu, while exports dropped 5% to...

19.06.2025

Make containers secure again - now in Morocco

The USA and Morocco have signed a new 'Container Security Initiative' (CSI) arrangement to strengthen cargo inspection and customs cooperation. The agreement, signed in Rabat by CBP’s Donald Conroy and Morocco’s customs chief...

18.06.2025

Adding another ONE in Singapore

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has welcomed the 'ONE Singapore' into its fleet – a 13,900 teu containership designed to be methanol and ammonia ready. Built by Imabari Shipbuilding, the newbuilding is the sixth in a series of 20...