The World Shipping Council (WSC) released a new report summarising deficiencies found in government cargo inspection programmes, reviving a vital data series that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) discontinued last year. The 202

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Accelleron will launch a landmark Net Zero report at London International Shipping Week (LISW) this month, calling on shipping to join forces with other industries and pool demand for carbon-neutral fuels. The call to decarbonise shipping h

In a major international push to cut shipping emissions, Hong Kongs integrated shipping company Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (Wah Kwong) and global clean infrastructure developer NatPower Marine have launched a groundbreaking joint venture.

Vanguard-Tech MDA platform PTC Inc., a leading maritime crewing company in the Philippines, today announced a landmark partnership with Vanguard-Tech to enhance the safety and security of its seafarers. This is the first collaboration of it

Singapore and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing the Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The Prime Ministers of both countries witnessed the exchange of the MoU durin

Today（4th Sep） marks a major milestone for Chenxin Shipping Co., Ltd., as the company signed a shipbuilding contract with Yangzhou Wanlong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. covering 2+2 units of 1,900 TEU and 2+2 units of 4,350 TEU containerships.

On September 2, Haitong Development (603162) announced that its subsidiaries Dananing Shipping and Dachongqing Shipping have signed MOA agreements to acquire two multipurpose vessels PACIFIC HONOUR and PACIFIC HERO from German owners Helene

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) celebrates the first anniversary of SIRE 2.0, its updated and enhanced Ship Inspection Report Programme, recognising a year since the global implementation of the overhauled tanker inspec

Giant celebratory partypoppers formally introduce the Hegh Moonlight (Photo: Playroom Event/Stian Thorvaldsen) Hegh Autoliners celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Swedens leading port and the la

In 2023, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) published a set of best practice and recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles. This was part of its ongoing support of loss prevention guidance to the global mari

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings has made impressive strides in August 2025, securing 22 new shipbuilding contracts with a total value of $920 million (approximately RMB 6.56 billion). This announcement follows the release of the Groups ha

At the 2025 Joint Luncheon cum Award Presentation Ceremony, co-organised by the Hong Kong Marine Department (MD) and the The Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA), Hong Kong celebrated both industry achievements and the 35th anniversary

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS) has entered a new chapter of leadership. Mr. Chen Gang, formerly Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager, has officially been appointed as Party Secretary and Chairman of SWS. With over tw

Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA), the worlds largest ammonia distributor, has signed a long-term shipping contract with Navigator Amon Shipping, securing access to two state-of-the-art vessels that will strengthen YCAs position as a global leader i