Post-CNY demand looks weak after transpacific capacity shuffle
As the transpacific container market prepares to begin trading once more as the Chinese New Year holiday draws to a close, total shipping capacity has declined ...
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China’s Zhi Fei completes world‑first end‑to‑end unmanned container operation at Qingdao
China has taken another step toward fully autonomous shipping after the smart feeder vessel Zhi Fei completed an end‑to‑end unmanned call at Qingdao port, e...
UK hits shadow fleet and LNG trades in fresh Russia sanctions push
The UK has rolled out its largest sanctions package against Russia since the early months of the war in Ukraine, with oil tankers and LNG shipping among the mai...
Marinakis spins out tanker arm for $345m Oslo raise
Greece’s Capital Tankers Corp, a tanker owner linked to Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Maritime & Trading, is preparing to list in Oslo, backed by a larg...
Jeremy Nixon hands reins of ONE to Till Ole Barrelet after eight‑year run
One of the best-known names in container shipping is stepping back from his frontline role. Jeremy Nixon, who has been CEO of Japanese liner Ocean Network Expre...
Lloyd’s Agency Network moves to Lloyd’s List Intelligence
Commercial insurance market Lloyd’s will transfer management of the Lloyd’s Agency Network to Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) from April, bringing...
Ocean Network Express names Till Ole Barrelet as new CEO
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a significant leadership transition as it moves into its next phase of global growth. Till Ole Barrelet will join the ...
Bureau Veritas posts 6.5% organic growth in 2025
Bureau Veritas reported sector-leading organic revenue growth of 6.5% for full-year 2025, alongside a marked improvement in profitability and a new €200 milli...
Indian National Shipowners’ Association joins International Chamber of Shipping
The Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) has joined the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) as a full member, strengthening India’s representa...
MPC Container Ships reports solid Q4 2025 results
MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has released its fourth-quarter results for 2025, highlighting a robust financial position and significant forward earnings visibilit...
Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index steady at $555/40ft
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) remained largely unchanged in the third week of February, dropping just $2 to $555 per 40ft container. The index is...
Legislation to kill double brokering hits Senate floor
WASHINGTON — A legislative effort to purge fraudulent brokers from the supply chain is now eligible for consideration by the full Senate after being placed o...