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All 15 crew members were safely evacuated from a burning offshore supply vessel (OSV) near South Africa’s southern Cape, on Thursday. The incident, which

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively investigating the source of pharmaceutical bottles washing up along the country’s eastern

Container shipping alliances are reshaping their East-West liner schedules for 2025, with new network plans and partnerships emerging as the industry continues

(Bloomberg) — MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA plans to brave volatile shipping markets on its own, ruling out a new alliance just months before its

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) In a further sign of the dramatic climatic changes occurring in the Arctic, two major container ships for the first time passed

LOS ANGELES, Sept 12 (Reuters) – U.S presidential contender Donald Trump’s plan to hike tariffs on imports if he is elected back to the White

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urging a review of

Maersk Tankers, a global leader in the shipping industry, is set to launch a new chemical tanker pool on October 1st, expanding its services and strengthening

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

London-based marine fuels supplier Peninsula has announced the creation of Hercules Tanker Management (HTM), a new independent entity that will take over

In the wake of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, when the world witnessed the unthinkable destruction of the World Trade Center in New

(Bloomberg) — Tankers hauling Russian crude through Denmark’s perilous shipping straits are increasingly rejecting the services of pilots when they do

(Bloomberg) — Trafigura Group could switch more of its crude-oil tankers to carry refined products if sluggish market conditions persist. About

LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Britain has slapped sanctions on 10 further ships in Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of vessels

South Korea’s leading shipping company, HMM, has announced a comprehensive strategy to transform itself into a global “green” shipping and logistics

A number of notable US-listed tanker companies have announced significant share repurchase programs this week, signaling confidence in the sector despite

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) reports that authorities have initiated an investigation into an oil spill in Algoa Bay. The spill is

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Imports of U.S. container cargo in August jumped 12.9% from a year ago as a summer volume surge

The UK government has announced significant measures against Iran and Russia in response to Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Arctic shipping lanes continue to heat up as an alternative to established trade routes. Russian gas major Gazprom is the