4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (149+ words) There are 900 LNG-capable merchant vessels in operation outside the LNG carrier fleet, according to DNV, and another 650 are on order for delivery through 2030. That means that the demand for LNG bunkering is going to keep growing for years to come,…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (479+ words) Do you want to supersize that containership may soon be the question shipbuilders and owners are contemplating, according to the consultants at Alphaliner. While the industry has plateaued at ultra-large container vessels, Alphaliner sees the elements that could easily lead…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (271+ words) Published by Michael Alfutis It is raising an alarm while highlighting the critical role global shipping plays for everything from keeping store shelves stocked to keeping the global economy moving. It asserts that maritime transport is not just a service,…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (100+ words) Published Sep 6, 2026 5:32 PM by The Maritime Executive Mercy Ships provides free medical care, including surgeries and medical training, in regions with limited access to healthcare, primarily in underserved local communities across Africa. As these hospital ships deliver critical healthcare services,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (411+ words) Growth in the container segment of the shipping industry has been making headlines for a long time, but it just smashed through a record. Surpassing the 34 million TEU mark, trade group BIMCO says the growth has accelerated and is reshaping…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (293+ words) The European Union (EU) is facing increased criticism for approving a growing number of ship dismantling and recycling facilities that largely remain idle while European end-of-life tonnage continues to be scrapped in South Asia’s yards. Environmental groups have increased their…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (474+ words) The Indian government continues to pursue its vision of expanding its national shipping capabilities as part of a plan to achieve greater independence and lower the amount of money spent on foreign shipping. The reconstituted National Shipping Board hosted a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (246+ words) The volume of container capacity stranded due to port congestion has reached a new record high, reports the analytics firm Linerlytica. Mounting delays in China and Asia and persistent delays in Europe are resulting in a shortage of vessels and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (280+ words) MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company confirmed in an operational announcement to customers that it has started a resumption of service in the Red Sea and is transiting the Suez Canal for its East-West services. It becomes the fourth major carrier, following…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (218+ words) Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with Maersk’s APM Terminals to acquire a 25 percent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, which operates one of the terminals in the Port of Rotterdam. As partners, the companies report they will support the terminal’s…...