Besiktas suspends shipping operations 
In light of recent developments impacting regional maritime security, Besiktas Shipping is updating its operational stance. The company has decided to cease all shipping operations involving Russian interests, effective immediately. Consequently, it will no longer undertake any... more
Bulker newbuilding contracts at five-year low
Between January and November 2025, bulker newbuilding contracts fell by 54% year-on-year to 25 m dwt, the lowest level since 2020. This drop has resulted in a 4% reduction in the dry bulk orderbook, now representing 11% of the total dry bulk fleet. Filipe Gouveia, shipping... more
INFORMATION NOTICE
The Seine Axis River-Seaport Authority (GPFMAS - HAROPA PORT) has issued a call for competitive tenders for the concession of public multimodal and rail services at the Port of Le Havre. The purpose of this Concession, as restructured around an integrated, strategic, and high... more
DNV awards AiP for ammonia-powered mega-boxship
DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to a consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for their innovative 21,700 teu ammonia-dual fuelled ultra-large container ship design. This AiP signifies a major step towards zero-carbon mainline container... more
Mol establishes award
Mitsui Lines (Mol) and Mol Plus have introduced a new Mol award for the 2025 business plan contest at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (Tumsat), set for 20 December 2025. This initiative aims to encourage students to develop innovative business ideas within... more
Global Ship Lease acquires three containerships
On 1 December 2025 Global Ship Lease announced the acquisition of three ECO-upgraded, 8,600 teu containerships, built in 2010/2011, for USD 90 m. These vessels come with charters attached to a leading liner company, expected to generate approximately USD 8 m in revenue at... more
NCT partners to enhance ro-ro operations
On 1 December 2025 Intercont (Cayman) Limited (NCT) announced a strategic partnership between its Singapore subsidiary, Openwindow and Cinco International Hongkong to enhance its shipping segment and ensure stable, multi-year cash flow. Cinco, a leading ro-ro shipping company,... more
MoU for standard design in carriers
On 1 December 2025 Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, alongside Imabari Shipbuilding, K LINE, MOL, NYK, JMU and NSY, signed a memorandum of understanding to create a standard design framework for liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers and next-generation alternative fuel ships using... more
Major investment in Immingham ferry terminal
Stena Line, in collaboration with Associated British Ports (ABP), is set to launch a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham, marking a joint investment of over GBP 200 million. This development will significantly boost the Humber region's capabilities, enhancing its... more
BAR achieves carbon payback
BAR Technologies has validated that its WindWings system achieves a carbon payback in under six months, according to a lifecycle assessment (LCA) conducted as part of the MarineShift360 impact accelerator programme. The WindWings technology, which reduces fuel consumption by... more