SWS completes H1509 atrium dome six months ahead of schedule
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has completed the atrium dome interior of China’s second domestically built large cruise ship, H1509. The milestone was...
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WASS wins major torpedo contract from Indian Navy
WASS Submarine Systems, a Fincantieri subsidiary, has secured a major contract from the Indian Navy. The deal covers the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) he...
PortSide Stories: Hamburg
PortSide Stories: HamburgWhere Containers Meet CultureThe Port of Hamburg is Germany’s largest container hub. Ships arrive from all over the world. Cargo flow...
Freightos Weekly Update: Ocean rates tick up to close the year as air peak fades
Ocean rates on the major East-West lanes trended up to close the year. Asia – Europe prices increased 1% last week to $2,742/FEU but are 12% higher than m...
Seacon snaps up six ultramax resales
Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has moved to reshape its newbuilding pipeline, taking over contracts for six ultramax bulk carriers and lining up long-term lea...
FMCSA signals no fast track for teen-driver program extension
WASHINGTON — An upcoming decision facing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is more than a simple regulatory deadline: it’s a choice betwee...
Valenciaport advances renewable energy and net zero goals
Valenciaport’s ECOPORT II initiative has set ambitious targets to boost energy efficiency and environmental sustainability across its ports in Valencia, Sagun...
New BAF surcharges effective February 1, 2026
Shipping lines will introduce updated Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) surcharges from February 1, 2026. These will cover Pacific regional trades and services lin...
WAN HAI 503 continues cargo discharge following onboard incident
Cargo operations are continuing onboard the vessel WAN HAI 503 under the close supervision of specialist teams, according to an update issued on December 30, 20...
Maersk introduces inland peak season surcharges via Naples and Salerno
Maersk will introduce new inland peak season surcharges for cargo moving through the Italian ports of Naples and Salerno. For exports, the Inland Peak Season Su...
Indian Navy receives indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft Anjadip
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Anjadip, the third vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) program. The handover took place ...
World’s first methanol dual-fuel VLCC enters service
The methanol dual-fuel VLCC New Explorer has been delivered in Dalian, China. The handover took place on December 22.The vessel was built by Dalian Shipbuilding...