China’s largest shipbuilding group CSSC has signed a slew of huge contracts for up to 34 newbuildings, including 10 car carriers for Seaspan and Hyundai Glovis, at Marintec China.

Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply design, engineering, and equipment for two biofuel and methanol-ready chemical tankers for Swedish tanker operator Sirius Rederi.

Maersk Tankers is moving into clean ammonia transport with an order for up to 10 very large ammonia carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.

The influence of family-owned businesses remains strong in shipping casting a strong influence on the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

Singapore-based Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT and a guest presenter on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, has been elected as Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).

Aegean Shipping Management is ordering two tankers from Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou shipyard.

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has launched a programme to auctions of transits for vessels waiting to pass through the waterway with a winning bid of $1.1 million at the first auction on Saturday.

Angad Banga, the Chief Operating Officer for Caravel Group, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA).

Israeli-linked vessels have found themselves in the crosshairs of Houthi rebels and increased security threats while sailing in the Red and Arabian Seas.

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has ordered a MAN B&W 7G80ME-LGIM engine for a VLCC that is to be built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co for delivery in April 2026.