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DP World and Sabah Ports to expand East Malaysia terminal

Apr 26, 2024

DP World is partnering Malaysia’s Sabah Ports to manage Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP).

Wärtsilä bags China's largest methanol newbuild engine order

Apr 25, 2024

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

MSC works with GSBN to boost lithium battery shipments safety

Apr 25, 2024

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

Mixed signals on container freight rates as Red Sea alarm subsides

Apr 24, 2024

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.

Hengli bags four bulkers from Ciner Shipping

Apr 24, 2024

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

Carbon emissions rocket as ships reroute from Red Sea to Cape

Apr 24, 2024

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

Shanghai Port and Lianyungang Port strengthen partnership

Apr 23, 2024

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

Ammonia as an alternative fuel gathers pace, safety concerns remain

Apr 23, 2024

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.

PIL strengthens presence in East Coast South America

Apr 23, 2024

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

Replaceable battery hybrid container ship project launched in Japan

Apr 23, 2024

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