The successor to Mission to Seafarer secretary general Revd. Canon Andrew Wright has been announced and will take over on Wright's retirement in September.

Lloyd's Register announced two key senior LR leaders in Greater China - Sau Weng Tang will lead the team as President, supported by Dr Mao-Gen Xue as Senior Advisor.

Chinese feeder service provider China United Lines (CULines) is opening up a new service connecting South China-Southeast Asia.

Japan, China and Greece continue to dominate shipowning nations both in fleet size and fleet value according to Veson Nautical’s VesselsValues.

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).