Clean energy for inland shipping 
China is accelerating the use of clean energy in inland waterway transport. By end of 2024 it had more than 1,000 vessels in service using alternative fuels, including more than 600 LNG-powered and 485 battery-powered ships. Deputy transport minister Fu Xuyin said that China... more
CMA CGM to add vessel to Amerigo link 
The French shipping line CMA CGM is phasing the ‘Cosco Shanghai’ into its Amerigo service, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance reliability and up frequencies. Expected time of arrival at the first port of call is a month from now, on 4 August in Salerno (Italy).... more
USA's Ingram Marine Group names inland barges
The Ingram Barge Co, headquartered in Nashville TN (USA) and a part of the Ingram Marine Group, recently named two inland barges in honour of long-term associates, both of whom are members of the firm's senior leadership team. The MV 'Chuck A. J. Arnold' is named after... more
Crowley opens Philadelphia–Central America route
Crowley is launching its first direct ocean route between northeastern USA and Central America. From today, 3 July 2025, LNG-powered Avance class vessels will link the Gloucester Marine Terminal in Philadelphia PA (USA) with Guatemala and Honduras, offering five-day transit... more
Resilient alternative fuels orderbook – DNV
New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million GT in the first half of 2025, up by 78% year-on-year, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI). Although the number of vessels ordered fell slightly from 179 to 151, growth in gross tonnage... more
Gothenburg signs new energy deal
The Swedish port of Gothenburg has signed long-term agreements with Inter Terminals Sweden, its third-largest energy sector customer. The 25-year deal includes leases for surface areas and underground caverns, along with a dues agreement based on volume and traffic. This... more
UWL and ESL team up on Sun Chief Express
UWL, a US NVOCC, has named Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as the vessel partner for its Sun Chief Express service, shuttling between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Seattle WA (USA). The move creates increased cargo capacities and supports UWL’s aim of offering weekly sailings,... more
‘AAL Dammam’ enters service
AAL Shipping recently took delivery of and named the ‘AAL Dammam’ in the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. The ceremony saw the line welcome its sixth 32,000 dwt heavylift ‘Super B’ class vessel. It was named by AAL Shipping’s head of IT, Jenny Gao, and will enter service... more
NYK purchasing German fintech firm
NYK has agreed to acquire 100% of Kadmos Holding, a fintech enterprise from Germany that offers end-to-end salary payment solutions for seafarers. Founded in 2021, Kadmos serves shipowners and crew members with digital tools for global payroll management. NYK’s existing... more
Cosco Shipping lands a Chinese triple whammy
Cosco Shipping has delivered China’s first 16,000 teu methanol dual-fuel containership, the ‘Cosco Shipping Yangpu’. Built by Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, it is the first vessel of its kind ordered by a Chinese shipowner, built by a Chinese yard and powered by a... more