US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels
US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.
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Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Collide Off Fort Kochi
October 1, cargo vessel MSC Silver II collided with fishing boat Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea near Fort Kochi, India. No injuries were reported.
Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships
Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million
HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds
Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry
Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus
September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.
Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings
Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.
Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth
China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers
Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator
Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.
Star Voyager Makes Inaugural Call in Xiamen, China
StarCruises marked the inaugural visit of the Star Voyager to Xiamen on Saturday with an event attended by local leaders and company executives.
India's SCI and Refiners Plan Expansion of MR Tanker Fleet
The Shipping Corporation of India, the state-owned carrier, is partnering with the country’s leading refiners to expand India’s MR tanker fleet
COSCO Pledges Stability Ahead of US Port Fee Increases
Less than a month before the US introduces fees targeting China-linked vessels, COSCO assures customers it'll maintain stable transpacific service.
COSCO Expands Logistics with New Deals in China & Singapore
COSCO is ramping up its logistics operations domestically and overseas, unveiling projects in the Pearl River Delta and Singapore’s Tuas megaport
Port of Kolkata Signs 30-Year Deal with JSW Infrastructure
The Port of Kolkata has entered into a 30-year concession agreement with JSW Infrastructure, India’s second-largest private port operator.
Protest at Port of Baltimore Over Seafarer Deportations
Port of Baltimore became the scene of a demonstration on September 14, 2025, as dozens gathered to condemn the deportation of Filipino seafarers
Crews Warned Singapore Enforces Tougher Penalties on Vaping
Singapore has just introduced significantly tougher rules against vaping, with stricter penalties for the possession or use of e-cigarettes.
Viking Hosts Global Recruitment Events This Fall
Viking announces series of recruitment events taking place September and October, inviting professionals to learn more about career opportunities
NYK Warns of Fraudulent Emails and Social Media Scams
Japanese shipping company NYK has alerted clients and partners to fraudulent emails and social media messages falsely claiming to represent them.
Dream Cruises to Launch Smurfs-Themed Voyages in November
Dream Cruises reveals it will host “The Smurfs Dream at Sea” voyage, a themed sailing onboard the Genting Dream running from November to January.
Ningbo Ocean Shipping Expands Fleet with $406m Plan
Ningbo Ocean Shipping has unveiled plans to invest approximately CNY 2.9 billion through its Singapore arm to establish two new subsidiaries.
Bangladesh Moves Ahead with First Deep-Sea Port Plan
Bangladesh is pressing forward with advanced plans to establish its first deep-sea port, set to be located at Matarbari on Maheshkhali Island.