Grimaldi Group has once again placed a major vote of confidence in Chinas shipbuilding industry by signing a $1.3 billion contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) for the construction of nine methanol-ready RoPax vessels one

a powerful vote of confidence for Chinas shipbuilding industry, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the worlds largest shipping company, has placed an order for 2+2 dual-fuel RoPax vessels with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) a dea

bound4blue is announcing the completion of the installation of the worlds largest suction sails, with four 26-meter high eSAILs fitted to the MV Atlantic Orchard. Chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers AB, Swede

On March 31, the final vessel of Shandong Shippings Aries Project the TROUVAILLE was successfully named and delivered in Nansha, Guangzhou, marking the full completion of its 8-vessel, 50,000 DWT IMO II/III MR tanker series. Jointly develop

The global chemical tanker market is in the midst of a dynamic reshaping marked by strategic acquisitions, fleet modernization, and a cautiously optimistic outlook. In response to aging vessels, tightening capacity, and robust long-term dem

On April 2, the 300,000 DWT He Ying successfully berthed at Luoyu Port, marking over 10 million tonnes of iron ore transported along the BrazilChina the Belt and Road This high-efficiency, deep-sea route connecting Brazils Tubaro Port and F

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On April 2, BYD officially announced another major milestone in its maritime journey the launch of Xian, the sixth vessel in its growing car carrier fleet. Even more exciting, the worlds largest car carrier vessel, Shenzhen, is set to make

Tatham Co and Sea Green Law, two leading specialist maritime law firms in the UK, are merging to create a 22 lawyer practice, and a stronger version of themselves. The combined entity began operating on 1 April 2025 under the Tatham Co name

Baltic Exchange has launched the maritime industrys first-ever free Fuel Equivalence Converter, a reliable, easy-to-use digital calculator that helps owners, traders, brokers and charterers to navigate the complexity of the physical propert

Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion systems for ships, and long-term partner Sea-Cargo have strengthened their partnership with a repeat order for two additional vessels. The Norwegian shipowner will retrofit its two RoRo vesse

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, a leading provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil-and-gas and industrial applications. This strategic move strengthens Alfa Lavals capabilities toward e

March 30, Shanghai Port made history by completing the first-ever bulk bunkering of domestically-produced green methanol, supplying 2,900 tons to the newly delivered 9000 TEU methanol-powered container shipHMM Green. This milestone marks a

On April 1st, the CSPC ARIES the worlds largest pulp carrier was officially named and delivered 213 days ahead of contract in Yangzhou, China. Built by CSSC Chengxi for CITIC Financial Leasing and operated by COSCO Shipping Specialized Carr

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registrys long-term and consistent commitment to high quality shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. At INTERTANKOs North America panel meeting held in Stamford, Connec