Shipping News

Explore the latest developments in the shipping industry, including market trends, fleet management, and the impact of global trade on maritime logistics.


Wednesday, December 4, 2019
25000 teu containership aip signing
Interesting

DNV GL Awards Approval in Principle for 25,000 TEU Containership

DNV GL has awarded China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding an Approval in Principle for the design of a 25,000 TEU LNG-powered containership which would be the

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 214

greenpeace brent protest
Offshore

Shell Wins Court Ruling Banning Activists From North Sea Oil Platforms

By Olivia Konotey-Ahulu (Bloomberg) — Royal Dutch Shell Plc won a court ruling preventing environmental protesters from boarding unmanned oil

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 46

U.S., China Move Closer to Trade Deal Despite Harsh Rhetoric
Shipping News

U.S., China Move Closer to Trade Deal Despite Harsh Rhetoric

By Jenny Leonard and Niu Shuping (Bloomberg) — The U.S. and China are moving closer to agreeing on the amount of tariffs that would be rolled back in a

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 25

arctic sea ice
Shipping News

Carr: Foam Lance Under the Ice

By Michael Carr – I worked at bracing myself under the ship, trying to steady my body against the hull while inserting the foam lance’s fabric-covered

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 81

offshore wind
Offshore

Record Deal Signed for Offshore Wind Power

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) –Orsted A/S signed a deal to sell 100 megawatts of power from a German wind farm in the North Sea to Covestro AG, in what

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 42

cma cgm container ship
Shipping News

CMA CGM and TOTAL Sign Major LNG Bunkering Deal

By Gus Trompiz PARIS, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Container shipping firm CMA CGM will use the French Mediterranean port of Marseille for refuelling some of its

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 114

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
georgia ports
Shipping News

Georgia Ports Set to Pass 4.6 Million TEU in 2019

The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to exceed 4.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units for the first time in 2019 as it continues to add

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 33

unifereder-container-ship
Shipping News

Unifeeder Expands Footprint with Feedertech Acquisition

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) Unifeeder has expanded its global reach and closed the gap on market leader X-Press with its acquisition of a majority stake in

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 171

yantian express closeup
Shipping News

Uncertainty Prevails Across All Marine Insurance Lines, IUMI Report Shows

The return of major losses in shipping and the increasing accumulation of risk, both onboard ships and ashore, is impacting various lines of the marine

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 34

offshore oil rig
Shipping News

Apache Plunges on ‘Incredibly Thin’ Suriname Well Update

By Rachel Adams-Heard and Simon Casey (Bloomberg) –Apache Corp. tumbled after the company’s update on a closely watched exploratory oil well off the

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 26

hong kong navy visit
Shipping News

China Denies U.S. Navy Ships from Hong Kong Port Visits

BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) – China on Monday banned U.S. military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong and slapped sanctions on several U.S.

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 30

trump meeting with President xi in china after g20 summit
Shipping News

Trump Says China Trade Deal Might Have to Wait for 2020 Election

By Steve Holland and William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said a trade agreement with China might have to wait until after

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 46

Monday, December 2, 2019
Delaware SSN 791
Shipping News

General Dynamics Wins $22.2 Billion Contract for Virginia-Class Subs

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) –General Dynamics Corp. has received a $22.2 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build nine more nuclear-powered

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 138

havyard CEO Geir Johan Bakke
Shipping News

Havyard’s Long-Time CEO Agrees to Part Ways

Havyard Group’s long-time CEO Geir Johan Bakke will leave the position after 18 years with the company. The Norwegian shipbuilding and technology group said

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 77

RCC Passion
Shipping News

Car Carrier RCC Passion Suffers Engine Room Fire in English Channel

French authorities were called to an engine room fire on board a vehicle carrier Sunday in the English Channel. The French Navy reports that the fire broke out

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 276

Les alizes offshore crane vessel
Offshore

Jan De Nul Orders Second Next-Generation Offshore Crane Vessel

Luxembourg-based marine services company Jan De Nul has ordered a second next-generation offshore wind turbine installation vessel. The new vessel, named Les

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 123

Shipping emissions
Shipping News

Carriers Must Train Crews for IMO 2020 or Risk Criminality, Warns Seafarer Union

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Seafarer representatives are increasingly worried that the forthcoming IMO 2020 low-sulphur regulations could result

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 74

CMA CGM Biofuel trial
Shipping News

Landmark Marine Biofuel Trial Hailed a Success

A first-of-its kind biofuel trial on board a modern containership operating on the key North Europe-Asia trade route has returned promising results,

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 75

vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping News

U.S. Suspends Review of Phillips 66 Oil Export Terminal Application

HOUSTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. maritime officials have suspended a review of oil refiner Phillips 66’s application for a U.S. Gulf Coast

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 74

Friday, November 29, 2019
bunkering operations
Shipping News

Ships Stuck Waiting for Fuel in Singapore Ahead of Low Sulphur Switch

By Ann Koh and Firat Kayakiran (Bloomberg) — Ship owners are waiting longer and paying more to refuel at the Asian hub of Singapore as the industry

November 29, 2019
Total Views: 78