Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first two 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, Kota Elok and Kota Elan, at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. Kota Elok was named by...
Maersk appoints new Regional President for Asia Pacific
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has appointed Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific, confirming his transition from interim leadership since January 2026 to the permanent role. Elliott previously...
ICO powers first shore-supplied RoRo vessel
International Car Operators N.V. (ICO), part of the NYK Group, has launched the first shore power facility for RoRo vessels at the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Following a successful test...
Strait of Hormuz recovery seen extending to September 2026
The US–Iran agreement may enable a gradual return of container shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but full stabilisation of global supply chains is not expected before mid-September 2026. According...
EU calls for action on Russia shadow fleet
The European Council has called for further action to curb Russia’s shadow fleet operations, citing environmental, security and maritime safety risks linked to such vessels. In conclusions adopted on 18...
MCA guidance outlines support for autonomous vessels
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has outlined how its Maritime Innovation Hub will support organisations developing, testing and deploying maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), including remotely operated vessels....
LH2 Shipping secures hydrogen bulker funding
LH2 Shipping has secured NOK 344.3 million ($33 million) in support from Enova for the development and construction of two additional liquid hydrogen-powered bulk carriers. The latest funding award increases...
Xeneta warns of further freight rate surge
Xeneta has warned that disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis is driving freight rates higher on major east-west trades and causing export delays across Asia. According to the...
Sallaum Lines expands PCTC fleet with newbuild order
Sallaum Lines has signed a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for two plus two next-generation Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs). Each vessel will offer capacity...
EU project targets ship retrofit decarbonisation
A new European consortium is aiming to accelerate the decarbonisation of the existing fleet by improving how shipowners assess and implement retrofit solutions, as regulatory pressure intensifies across the maritime...
IMO condemns deadly attack near Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned an attack on the tanker MT SETTEBELLO (IMO 9162916), flagged in Palau, off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz....
bound4blue eSAIL secures DNV type approval
bound4blue has received Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) from DNV for its Model 3-24 eSAIL®. The certification, presented during Posidonia in Athens, confirms the suction sail’s compliance with DNV classification...
