A feeder and short sea shipping operator has been launched in Saudi Arabia, headed by former Hamburg Sud boss, Poul Hestbaek.

Ocean Alliance has chosen a period of crisis and flux to emphasise the container lines’ commitment to stability and cooperation by announcing an extension to the grouping of five years, from 2027.

A partnership between DP World and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) will identify opportunities to deploy solar power at DP World sites.

The ABS Middle East Committee meeting brought shipping leaders together to discuss regulatory changes, market based measures, energy efficiency technologies and the key role of people in the energy transition.

Two medium gas carrier newbuildings being built for Exmar LPG at South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard are to have Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ Ammonia Fuel Supply Systems installed.

Car carrier newbuild orders continue to rack up with Wallenius Wilhelmsen declaring four options at Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu).

Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has carried out its first LNG bunkering operation for a CMA CGM car carrier.

Euronav continues fleet diversification with an order for a dual-fuel Bitumen tanker pair.

Oslo-based Norwegian Car Carriers has inked a shipbuilding contract with China’s CIMC Raffles for the construction of two 7,000 ceu car carriers.

Yet another attack on commercial vessels in the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden region, this time on the US flagged chemical tanker Torm Thor, again emphasises the difficulty in protecting trading routes from missile and drone attacks.