On August 18, China CSSC Holdings (600150.SH) announced that its shares will resume trading on August 19, following the completion of its landmark merger with China Shipbuilding Industry Company (CSIC, 601989.SH). The merger process include

Egil Husby OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, today announced the appointment of Egil Husby to its Board of Directors. A seasoned shipping strategist and risk management professional, Husby brings more than two decades o

The conversion package for the 51/60R-DF-M on the Everllence test bench in Augsburg. (Photo: Stefan Hobmaier) MEYER RE has established a strategic partnership with Everllence to advance methanol retrofit solutions in the maritime industry.

Xeneta AS announces the acquisition of fellow maritime and supply chain data company eeSea, furthering customers ability to evaluate and optimize containerized freight. Gaining visibility into freight rates, managing contracts and suppliers

Setting the Record Straight on Asian Ship Management with High Standards, Rapid Progress and a Coming Disruption By Demetris Chrysostomou, CEO of Columbia Group Asia Region There is a persistent narrative that suggests a growing divide betw

On August 15, Sitc International Holdings Co Ltd (HKEX: 1308) announced its financial results for the first half of 2025 and the performance was nothing short of remarkable. All key indicators surged: Revenue rose 28% YoY to USD 1.66 billio

Seaspan, the worlds largest independent container ship owner, has made a significant move in the global shipping market by placing an order for 12 new 9,000 TEU container ships 15th Aug. These vessels will be built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipya

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Landmark Contract Customized Vessels​ China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and ​Seaspan Corporation​ (the largest tonnage provider in the world ) signed a contract on ​August 15, 2025, for the construction of12* 9,000 TEU con

On August 15, the OOCL Kapok was officially named at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd., marking a historic moment for the China PI Club (CPI). With the entry of this vessel into the Clubs protection and indemnity cover, CPIs tota

Nanjing Tanker Corporation, a subsidiary of China Changjiang National Shipping Group（Belong to China Merchant Group）, has announced its intention to build 2 new LR2 product/crude oil tankers as part of its strategic fleet expansion. Thi

The board of directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor as of 1 August 2025. He succeeds Leif Bystrm, who is retiring. We are delighted to welcome Jonas Gustavsson as CEO of MacGregor

Relocating a factory is often described as one of the most complex and stressful challenges in industrial logistics. When operations are scattered across borderswith equipment distributed across 7 different sites in Germany, Austria, and th

Star Information Systems (STAR) has acquired Sharecat, a recognized provider of solutions for managing and improving technical data quality for complex industrial operations. STAR delivers advanced systems for maintenance, operations planni

Bohai Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd. (BOSC) and Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings have taken their cooperation to the next level, reaching new consensus on two strategic projects: the establishment of a joint bulk carrier capacity pool and th