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The French Ministry of Defense's General Directorate of Armament (DGA) has awarded a contract to Piriou Shipyard for the construction of 16 new generation RP30NG type tugboats to renew the French Navy's port support fleet. As announced on October 29, 2026, it has been confirmed that the first four tugboats will be bui…
Shenzhen Metro Group has emerged over recent years as an increasingly active player in the development of metro, light rail and suburban projects across a swathe of emerging markets, from Algeria to Vietnam, as Benjámin Zelki explains. Embracing the expansionist ideals of China’s Belt & Road initiative, Shenzhen Metro…
International strikes and protests have begun, covering 113 ports in 22 countries worldwide. Actions organized against arms shipments and the loss of seafarers' lives in war zones have disrupted cargo operations and ferry services in many countries, particularly Greece. Global maritime trade faced a significant challe…
A Panama-flagged oil tanker named LOUISE 1 experienced a serious security incident in the Strait of Hormuz due to the explosion of two explosives placed on its hull. The tanker, which caught fire in the engine room, temporarily lost its maneuverability. It was reported that the crew is safe and the vessel has resumed …
TUZLA, TÜRKİYE — Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new harbour tug to long-standing Bulgarian partner VTC S.A., marking the fifth tugboat delivered to the operator since the two companies began working together in 2003.Renamed KASTRITSI by her new owners, the tug will join VTC’s fleet in the Black Sea port of Varna, wh…
The verification of seafarers' competency certificates continues to be a significant time loss for companies and personnel management units in the global maritime sector. A new study revealed that checking a single seafarer's documents can take up to two hours, emphasizing the need to transition to internationally val…
CHINA: The Nanchang metro’s maintenance department has developed an adapter to simplify the replacement of different brands and models of emergency lighting equipment used to help evacuate passengers in the case of a power failure. The operator said stations opened at different times often use different customised lig…
The CONTSHIP JET, struck by three maritime drones off the coast of Bulgaria, sank with 421 containers on board. 18 seafarers were rescued, and an investigation has been initiated regarding 20 containers that fell into the sea. The Liberian-flagged CONTSHIP JET container ship, which became the latest target of attacks …
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings announced ESA3, a new weekly container service linking the Far East with South America's East Coast (ECSA). The service will begin its first voyage from Ningbo on or around December 17, 2026. ESA3 will be the company's third service on this trade, increasing sailing frequency and providing carg…
The world's ten largest container shipping carriers have a combined vessel orderbook of about 10.89 million TEU, according to an October 2026 infographic from Maritime Analytica citing data from Alphaliner. The scale of the orderbook has raised concerns about future capacity growth and downward pressure on freight rat…
Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomed Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.'s container ship YM Wayfinder on its first-ever call at the terminal on October 23. The arrival adds a new-generation, lower-emission vessel to the services connecting Vietnam with major markets in Asia and North America. The YM…
According to currently disclosed information, Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce has published a notice in the Royal Gazette initiating an anti-dumping investigation into prestressed concrete steel strand originating in China, in response to an application from a domestic Thai compan…
The current suspension period for U.S. port charges targeting certain China-related vessels is nearing expiration, and the U.S. side has proposed another short-term extension. A document published in the Federal Register on October 26 shows that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed …
According to industry media, Emirates Shipping Line plans to launch a new container service connecting China and the Red Sea region in November this year, named China Red Sea Connector (CRC). If launched as scheduled, the service will add a direct sea freight link between China and Red Sea coastal markets and provide …
As of mid-October 2026, about 63% of the capacity deployed by the world's top ten container shipping companies on Far East-Europe routes once again involves the Red Sea and Suez Canal corridor. For China's export logistics sector, this carries a dual implication: shorter voyages may improve transport efficiency, but a…
CMA CGM Group recently signed a framework agreement with French energy company ENGIE to jointly build a biomethane production facility in the port industrial zone of Le Havre, France. The project focuses on supplying renewable fuel for the shipping industry and is an important step in CMA CGM's efforts to decarbonize …
On October 23, the Shanghai Shipping Exchange released the Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index at 3681.34 points, up 1.76 points from the previous period, a weekly increase of 0.05%, marking a third consecutive week of slight gains. Judging from the index, the container shipping market as a whole has not clear…
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will take part in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held November 5-10, 2026, in Shanghai. This marks the company's eighth consecutive year at the event, and MSC invites shippers, freight forwarders, importers, and buyers to visit its booth, 2.2B3-03. China's Mini…
SPAIN: A serious failure of communications is at the heart of early investigations into the fatal collision between two high speed trains at Urda near Toledo on October 28. Mike Bent analyses how the tragedy unfolded. The 07.53 Madrid Atocha to Sevilla RENFE Viajeros AVE service, operated by Siemens Mobility Velaro tr…
Uzbekistan has established a logistics hub in Poland to streamline deliveries of Uzbek products to Europe and expand access to major retail networks across Central and Eastern Europe.
Turkey has warned Russia and Ukraine about the increasing attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea involving unmanned maritime vehicles and missile strikes. National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that Turkey reserves all legal rights in the face of attacks on Turkish-flagged vessels and those operated by T…
TURKEY: Infrastructure investment agency AYGM has called tenders for the modernisation, resignalling and electrification of the 825 km double-track main line between Divriği and the border with Georgia. This constitutes the eastern half of Turkey’s section of the Middle Corridor. Work on upgrading and electrifying the…
Pegasus Airlines and Uzbekistan Airports are discussing flights from Istanbul to Karshi and Nukus as the carrier prepares to launch three other routes.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved the license application for the $8.2 billion ST LNG deepwater port project planned to be built off the Texas coast. The facility, which will have an annual production and export capacity of 8.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is expected to begin const…
Russia has resumed allowing the departure of grain-carrying vessels from the Sea of Azov, which it had closed to commercial shipping traffic since July 10, 2026, due to Ukrainian drone attacks. This decision, made after more than three months, has partially reopened the path for grain exports via the Black Sea. Accord…
Another attack on commercial vessels in the Black Sea has occurred. The container ship named CONTSHIP JET, operated by the Greek company Contships Management and flying the Liberian flag, was attacked by three unmanned surface vessels (USVs) off the coast of Bulgaria on October 28, 2026. The 18-member crew, who suffer…
Evergreen Marine has recently announced a new round of Southeast Asia network optimization, involving adjustments to the port call structure of its Qingdao-origin KTP Thailand-Vietnam service and the launch of the new NCX Singapore-Malaysia service connecting Qingdao, Singapore, and Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia. T…
ZIM recently announced an upward revision to its full-year 2026 earnings guidance. The company stated that the adjustment mainly reflects continued strong market demand and favorable freight rate trends, representing its latest assessment of full-year operating performance. According to the announcement, ZIM now expec…
In long-haul transportation, whether a refrigerated container maintains a stable temperature and whether its equipment is operating normally directly affects cold-chain cargo quality and delivery security. According to international shipping media outlet WorldCargo News, all of Evergreen Marine's roughly 58,000 refrig…