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The VLCC newbuilding market is heating up again as the fourth quarter unfolds, with major shipowners rushing to secure yard slots amid surging tanker earnings and tightening green compliance rules. In Asia, HMM has confirmed new orders for

The project and breakbulk shipping market has remained resilient in recent years, creating new momentum for investment in the multi-purpose vessel (MPP) sector. Taizhou Nuode Shipping Co., Ltd., a fast-rising Chinese shipping investor, is s

On October 30, 2025, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd. (COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, SSE: 601919; HKEX: 1919) released its third-quarter report for 2025. Despite a complex external environment and intensified freight rate fluctuations, the comp

Following the October 27 signing ceremony with Greek shipowner EFNAV for six 82,000-DWT bulk carriers, Hengli HI announced on October 30 that the company has signed several new contracts two VLCCs and three 4,600-TEU，two 2,700-TEU contain

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Answers Questions on the Joint Arrangement Reached During the China-U.S. Economic and Trade Consultations in Kuala Lumpur Q: It is understood that China and the United States have reached a joint arr

29 October 2025 London Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has launched a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) under its SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection programme aimed at reinforcing maritime security readiness across the global tanke

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) is marking its 45th anniversary in 2025 with record membership, expanded global reach and a renewed focus on the industrys future priorities. The Association now counts more

After the International Maritime Organization postponed the vote on its Net-Zero Framework, attention in the shipping market is quickly shifting from newbuilding to retrofit and repair. Aging vessels are approaching mandatory special survey

At around 12:30 p.m. local time on October 28, 2025, a Russian crude oil tanker, KOMANDER, ran aground in the southern section of the Suez Canal after suffering a main engine failure, briefly disrupting northbound traffic through one of the

In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regula

China, 28 October 2025 Pacific International Lines (PIL) today marked a major milestone in its green fleet transformation with the naming of Kota Orkid, the fourth in its series of 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel O Class container vessels. The vess

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So far this year, only 10 container ships have been recycled. This extends a pattern of low recycling activity seen since 2021 as many ships have continued trading beyond their usual recycling age. As a result, we estimate that a recycling

Leading integrated maritime, logistics, leisure and offshore services platform, Columbia Group confirms commitment to Chinese market by entering into a strategic partnership with Zhejiang Seaport Group. On October 20, Zhejiang Seaport Group