Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi
Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.
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Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption
Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China
Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard
MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines
The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.
Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard
Pakistan reaches major milestone with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country’s first facility to meet Hong Kong Convention compliance standards
Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding
Japan’s three leading shipping companies, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, to partner with country’s major shipyards
Taiwanese Man Arrested in Philippines After Cruise Ship Arrival
A 54 year old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. authorities was detained by officials after arriving on a cruise from Kaohsiung to the Philippines.
New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week
New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.
Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient
The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media
Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships
Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.
Bodrum Cruise Port Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season
Bodrum Cruise Port wraps up its cruise season after welcoming 116 ship calls and 138,149 passengers: a record-breaking number for the destination
Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China
Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.
Ferry and Tanker Collide off Singapore, No Injuries Reported
A collision occurred off Singapore’s Southern Islands on November 10 between a Singapore-flagged ferry and a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker.
Livestock Ship Stranded off Türkiye Amid Animal Crisis
Livestock carrier transporting 2,901 cattle stranded off Turkey as officials refuse permission to unload due to issues with documentation.
China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year
China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.
Filipino Seafarer Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Home
Filipino crew member bound for duty on a cruise ship was reportedly refused entry to the United States upon arrival in Los Angeles on October 27
Guangzhou Port Completes First LNG Simultaneous Bunkering
On November 1, China’s Guangzhou Port successfully carried out its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) for liquefied natural gas bunkering.
Apollo Group Opens New Corporate Office in Mumbai
Apollo Group inaugurates new corporate headquarters in Mumbai, operating under Asturias Ships, marking a step in the company’s continued growth.
Spirit of Environmental Care Shines at Celukan Bawang
Celukan Bawang Harbor, Saturday, November 1, residents from The World, its crew and local stakeholders joined forces in a coastal clean-up event.