A total of 60 methanol auxiliary engines have been ordered for 12 container vessels for Chinese owners.

The rapid growth in lithium battery shipments has raised concern over the increased fire risk for containerships.

Freight rate indices are sending mixed messages but most of the latest indicators show a steady decline in rates as lines and shippers negotiate annual contracts on the transpacific.

Turkish shipowner Ciner Shipping and Dalian-based Hengli Heavy Industries have inked a contract to build four kamsarmax bulkers.

Shipping emissions have surged as a result of the Middle East conflict, propelling Xeneta’s Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) to a new record.

The Chinese ports of Shanghai and Lianyungang aim to enhance multimodal transportation and ro-ro projects development to improve competitiveness.

One the most noticeable changes attending Singapore Maritime Week from 12 months earlier was how much further ammonia has moved up the agenda as a zero-carbon fuel for the future.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has introduced two revamped weekly direct services, connecting key ports in China, Singapore, with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Japanese feeder operator Imoto Lines has partnered with Japanese technology company Marindows to build a zero-emission boxship with swappable batteries.

French tech company Sinay announced during Singapore Maritime Week that it has acquired SafeCube.