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23+ min ago (245+ words) Amaravati, Dec 14 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a proposal by Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd to establish India's "first" dedicated autonomous maritime shipyard and systems development centre in Nellore district. The proposed project, which will come up at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, is aimed at positioning the state as a key hub for next-generation maritime and autonomous systems development. "The Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved the establishment of India's first dedicated autonomous maritime shipyard and systems development centre at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour," an official release said on Sunday. The project is expected to generate employment for around 750 people, including 300 direct and 450 indirect jobs, while strengthening the coastal industrial and skills ecosystem, it said. The government has approved the allotment of over 29 acres of land to the project on a lease basis through the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board, including…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago (283+ words) Ambitious zero-emission goals by 2030. Credit: chisloup / Creative Commons Bale'ria and the ports of Valencia and Palma have signed an agreement on December 12 to establish Spain's first green maritime corridor. The initiative aims to decarbonise the maritime-port sector, with a target to operate with zero emissions on this route by 2030, using biofuels in the two Bale'ria vessels serving passenger and freight transport along this line. Bale'ria plans to decarbonise the Valencia-Palma route by 2030, dedicating two dual-engine vessels that will run entirely on biogas by that year, achieving zero emissions. The company will also install onboard batteries to provide renewable electricity for auxiliary use during navigation, along with OPS connection systems in the ships. The Valencia and Balearic port authorities, within their decarbonisation plans, will accelerate the development of port-based battery charging infrastructure and explore the availability and production of low-carbon fuels....

7+ hour, 5+ min ago (614+ words) In a year when global shipping companies intensified their search for reliable and well-trained maritime labor, a Nigerian crewing firm... - Adams Marine Boosts Maritime Crewing Efficiency by Over 30% in 2025 "A Turning Point for Nigeria's Merchant Navy In a year when global shipping companies intensified their search for reliable and well-trained maritime labor, a Nigerian crewing firm has quietly rewritten the narrative. Adams Marine, a Lagos-based manpower and vessel-support company, has recorded more than a 30 percent increase in crewing efficiency in 2025, an achievement that industry observers say could mark a defining moment for the Nigerian Merchant Navy sector. The milestone is especially significant given Nigeria's long-standing manpower paradox: a country with thousands of certified seafarers struggling to secure consistent deployment, while shipping companies abroad continue to report shortages of competent marine personnel. The gap, often attributed to outdated crewing practices, fragmented…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago (177+ words) Brunei's Muara Port Company (MPC) marked another milestone in the country's maritime and logistics development with the maiden calls of Shandong International Transportation Corp. New shipping services make maiden calls at Brunei's Muara Port Saturday, 13 Dec 2025 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): Brunei's Muara Port Company (MPC) marked another milestone in the country's maritime and logistics development with the maiden calls of Shandong International Transportation Corp. (SITC) and Warisan Shipping Line (WSL) on Saturday. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, Brunei's minister at the Prime Minister's Office and second minister of finance and economy, said the entry of SITC and WSL into Muara Port underscores a shared commitment to enhancing national connectivity and port throughput. He noted that the new services support broader objectives of delivering more efficient logistics solutions while creating greater employment opportunities for Bruneians. Jason…...

14+ hour, 43+ min ago (212+ words) KOTA BHARU, Dec 14 " The Malaysia-Vietnam Commercial Arrangement Area (CAA) and the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (JDA) have been flagged as key hotspots for illegal encroachment by foreign fishing vessels Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) state director, Capt Erwan Shah Soahdi, said foreign fishing boats frequently target these areas, particularly off the coasts of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. "To date this year, 28 foreign fishing vessels have been detected in national waters. Three vessels with 17 crew were apprehended. The estimated seizure value is RM1.17 million." "In 2024, 15 foreign fishing boats were seized in East Coast waters, resulting in 16 cases and the detention of 134 crew members. The total seizure value was RM9.9 million," he told Bernama recently. Erwan Shah said enforcement operations such as Ops Damai 1/2018, Ops Iman 1/2018, Ops Naga 1/2024, and Ops Tiris 3.0 are being continuously conducted to combat illegal fishing." "Stolen marine products from Malaysian…...

20+ hour, 50+ min ago (351+ words) A 5th-century replica merchant ship, INSV Kaundinya, has set sail from Karwar on an eight-day journey to Porbandar. From Gujarat, the wooden vessel, h Panaji: INSV Kaundinya, a replica of a 5th-century merchant ship, sailed out of INS Kadamba, the naval base at Karwar, on Saturday The wooden vessel, stitched by hand on Divar island, is making its eight-day journey to Porbandar, from where it will cast off for a historical maiden voyage to Muscat.According to the Navy, the maiden expedition to Muscat is slated for the end of Dec The voyage will follow the ancient trading routes that once ferried spices, ivory, and cotton across the Arabian Sea "She is expected to take approximately 8-10 days to reach Gujarat At present, Kaundinya has a crew of 16 The same crew is intended to sail from Porbandar to Oman," said a…...

21+ hour, 4+ min ago (234+ words) This week, global trade policy saw several notable developments suggesting a turning point in how major economies manage supply chains, resource dependencies, and trade imbalances. China-US Ocean Freight Market: CEA to USEC: A similar pattern played out on the USEC. Carriers pushed small December increases, but muted demand and ample capacity limited traction. Week over week, TFX benchmarks decreased but remain within the tight, low-volatility band established after November's sharp correction. For the rest of December, expect continued "micro-GRIs" into the second half of December as carriers position for January contracting and bunker adjustments. Given soft fundamentals and still-elevated capacity, TFX CEA to USWC and CEA to USEC rates should trade sideways with mild upward bias, rather than showing any extended rally. From early January onward, Carriers are likely to attempt another early-January increase. A short-lived lift as post-holiday restocking…...

23+ hour, 50+ min ago (395+ words) Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) China's role in Sri Lanka's port infrastructure was cited in a US Senate hearing this week as a cautionary example of Beijing's overseas financing practices, with lawmakers warning that such projects can undermine sovereignty and strategic independence in the Indo-Pacific. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing this week, Chairman Jim Risch described China's involvement in Sri Lanka as "a poster child around the world for why people shouldn't do business with China," referring to Beijing's financing of major port projects. President Donald Trump's nominee for US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Eric Meyer, said Washington would support Colombo in asserting control over sensitive infrastructure and pursuing transparent partnerships. "We have a very open and transparent relationship with Sri Lanka, and bilateral relationships should be open and transparent," Meyer said. "If I'm confirmed, I look forward to working…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (414+ words) Beijing and Washington's competing " and occasionally adversarial " critical mineral policies have turned resource security into a new type of battleground where traditional shipping models are tested. " Beijing still accounts for around 70% of global rare earth mining and roughly 90% of processing as well as a dominant share of advanced magnet manufacturing " the highly sought after and valuable end product for crucial industries. " In April this year, China imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements (REEs) and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries, including the EV, defense and AI sectors. Those controls still remain in place today." While the European Union has welcomed the agreement and is working with Beijing on a licensing system of its own, EU and US entities still face the older April rules and the possibility of controls snapping back after 2026." For shipping…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (246+ words) China's ability to hit a $1 trillion surplus despite shrinking exports to the U.S. underscores the shifting geography of global trade. China-U.S. Ocean Freight Market: CEA to USEC: A similar pattern played out on the USEC. Carriers pushed small December increases, but muted demand and ample capacity limited traction. Week over week, TFX benchmarks decreased but remain within the tight, low-volatility band established after November's sharp correction. For the rest of December, expect continued "micro-GRIs" into the second half of December as carriers position for January contracting and bunker adjustments. Given soft fundamentals and still-elevated capacity, TFX CEA to USWC and CEA to USEC rates should trade sideways with mild upward bias, rather than showing any extended rally. From early January onward, Carriers are likely to attempt another early-January increase. A short-lived lift as post-holiday restocking and early Chinese New Year bookings…...