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
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
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
d’Amico sells Glenda Meryl
d’Amico International Shipping has announced the sale of its oldest vessel, the MT Glenda Meryl, a 47,200 dwt MR product tanker constructed in 2011. The company's operating subsidiary, d’Amico Tankers D.A.C. in Ireland, signed a memorandum of agreement for the vessel's sale for... more
PSA Halifax welcomes new service
PSA Halifax has announced the arrival of the Amerigo service, a joint operation by CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, OOCL and ONE, with its inaugural call made by the CMA CGM Ambition on 25 November 2025. This new service is set to enhance direct trade links between the Mediterranean and... more