Tailwind expands 'Tiger Express' in Malaysia, Vietnam 
From today, 17 June 2025, Tailwind Shipping Lines will expand its Tiger Express (Tex) service to include one call in Vietnam and two in Malaysia. The intra-Asia loop now connects Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, offering customers greater planning security and new... more
Vietnamese line with first US call
The ‘Haian Zeta’, a 1,702 teu containership built in Germany in 2010 and acquired by the Vietnamese company Hai An Transport and Stevedoring (Hai An TS) in February 2025, has made the firm’s first-ever port call in the USA. Chartered by Sealead Shipping, the vessel operates... more
Pil appoints new agent in Uruguay
Pacific International Lines (Pil) has appointed Pil Uruguay as its general agency in Uruguay, effective today, 16 June 2025. The move strengthens the Latin American presence of the shipping line, based in Singapore, and aims to bring services closer to regional customers. The... more
Nippon Paint joins RightShip decarbonisation drive
Nippon Paint Marine has joined RightShip’s 'Zero Harm Innovation Partners' programme to promote ESG transparency and accelerate maritime decarbonisation. The agreement includes data sharing and validation for Nippon Paint’s low-friction hull coatings 'Aquaterras', 'Fastar'... more
Southern Pacific freshness 
Seafrigo is expanding its multimodal services by adding two new facilities in Santiago de Chile, and simultaneously positioning itself as a strong logistics partner for the country’s booming export industry. more
CSA opens office in London
The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has opened a London representative office. The ceremony was attended by UK-based Chinese officials and senior industry figures including Cosco Shipping's Zhang Yong and ICS’s Guy Platten. The office aims to act as a communication... more
Fast Lines launches Damen CF 3850 freighters
Fast Lines Belgium has launched two of three ordered Damen 'Combi Freighter 3850' vessels at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China. These are the first newbuilds to enter the family-owned shortsea logistics provider’s fleet. The fuel-efficient ships include upgrades such as... more
Marsa Maroc adopts 'Heyport' planning platform
Marsa Maroc, which manages 24 terminals in ten ports in Morocco, has deployed the 'Heyport' berth-planning platform in its five terminals at the port of Casablanca. The tool, developed by the innovation and venture-building unit HHLA Next, provides real-time data on vessel... more
Pil names its next dual-fuel vessel in Singapore
Pacific International Lines (Pil) has celebrated the naming of its 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel 'Kota Ocean' at Singapore’s PSA Terminal. The event, held during Singapore’s SG60 celebrations, highlights Pil’s commitment to greener shipping. Named by Temasek Trust chair Ho... more
