4+ day, 11+ 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, 12+ 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, 5+ hour ago   (268+ words) Published Sep 9, 2026 1:02 AM by The Maritime Executive Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates its Dubai headquarters to new premises in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The change reflects that already widely used by the company’s employees, clients…...

5+ day, 16+ 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,…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (262+ words) Hapag-Lloyd has received a 30-day extension from the Israeli authorities to rework its proposed acquisition of Zim, with a new proposal expected by the end of September, according to reports in the Israeli media. Hapag said it will “alter structural…...

1+ week, 13+ 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   (260+ words) Published Sep 1, 2026 1:35 PM by The Maritime Executive IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on international shipping arising from geopolitical conflicts. "As the IMO Council considers the continued threats to international shipping and the need to uphold…...

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…...