End of an Era as Swire Phases Out Westwood Brand
Westwood Shipping Lines, known for its specialized vessel ops between the Pacific NW and NE Asia, has recently been rebranded as Swire Shipping.
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Concession to Develop New Philippine Box Terminal Won by ICTSI
A 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex in the Philippines has been won by the ICTSI.
Eastern Pacific Shipping Books More Car Carriers at Jinling
Eastern Pacific Shipping, based in Singapore, has returned to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard with a deal to build 2 new dual-fuel car carriers.
Japanese Partnership Plans to Reduce Emissions From Oil Imports
In order to design and build a low-carbon emission very large crude carrier (VLCC), four Japanese players have joined forces.
Pertamina Plans to Join Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2025
In an attempt to generate funds for their ambitious fleet expansion project, Indonesia’s Pertamina International Shipping plan to go public in 2025
Financial Turmoil Hits Leading Shipbuilder in Vietnam
Vietnam shipbuilder SBIC formerly Vinashin, is poised for bankruptcy as numerous attempts to restructure the company have proven unsuccessful.
Nakilat Commissions Six New Gas Carrier Builds in S. Korea
Nakilat, a leading Qatari company in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping, is significantly expanding its fleet by adding six new gas carriers.
Japan Coast Guard Crash May Have Been Comms Confusion
Per media, the Japan Coast Guard aircraft hit by a landing passenger jet has encountered confusion over who had the right to use Haneda's runway.
Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen Thanks to Observant Passengers
Costa Cruises’ 114,500 gross ton Costa Serna was cruising the Arabian Sea when the vessel rescued a group of stranded fishermen lost out to sea.
New Bunker Collides with Chinese Fishing Boat, 8 Missing
An accident between a new Singapore-registered bunker that just completed construction and a fishing boat is investigated by Chinese authorities.
First Cruise Ship Made in China to Set Sail From Shanghai
January 1st saw China’s first domestically made cruise ship begin its maiden voyage, offering mainland travelers the opportunity to go overseas.
Fatalities Following Collision of Japan Coast Guard & Passenger Planes
Tuesday's event at Haneda airport resulted in the loss of 5 Coast Guard crew , while all 379 occupants of the JAL plane miraculously survived.
13-Year Jail Sentence for Former Chinese Shipbuilding Head
Hu Wenming, former chairman of state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined $700,000.
Indian Navy Dispatch Warships in Response to Drone Attack
Guided-missile destroyers will be strategically positioned by the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea following an incident involving a drone strike.
Harim Group Chosen to Acquire HMM
The Harim Group has been chosen by state-owned creditors to acquire a controlling interest in HMM, South Korea's premier shipping company.
Philippines Plans Offshore Exploration in South China Sea
President Ferdinan Marcos Jr of the Philippines stated that the country is actively addressing “exploration issues” in the South China Sea.
MOL Inaugurates Seafarer Manning Company In Indonesia
Partnership is scheduled to commence operations in April 2024, focusing primarily on supplying seafarers for the MOL Group’s LNG carrier fleet.
Japan Announces Successful Bids in Offshore Energy Auction
Three offshore wind farm operators were selected by Japan's ministries of industry and land on Wednesday.
RWE & Partners Deal for 684 MW Offshore Wind Power Venture
RWE has been chosen as part of a group to construct & manage an offshore wind project situated off the shores near Murakami and Tainai in Japan.
Toyo Secures Deal with VARD for Tailored Hybrid Cable Layer
VARD inks $200 million agreement with Toyo. The contract covers planning and construction of an advanced hybrid cable lay and construction vessel