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
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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.
US Port Fees Could Cost COSCO, OOCL Over $2.1bn in 2026
Fresh projections from HSBC suggest that COSCO and its Hong Kong-listed unit OOCL could together face more than $2.1bn in port charges in 2026.
Manila Declaration Adopted to Protect Seafarers’ Rights
A declaration calling for stronger safeguards for seafarers has been adopted at a Philippine government-led conference held in Manila this week.
India, Singapore Sign Green Shipping Corridor Deal
ndia and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) linking the two nations
AIDA Opens New School in Cambodia Through Charity Drive
AIDA Cruises announces completion of new school in Cambodia, funded through its AIDA Cruise & Help program with donations from guests and crew.
VLCC Sales Surge as Asian Buyers Target Older Tonnage
The wet secondhand market has seen a sudden surge of activity this week, marked by several VLCC transactions based out of some Asian countries.
Genting Dream Rescues Stranded Boater in Malacca Strait
Cruise ship Genting Dream came to the aid of a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on September 3rd, while sailing from Singapore to Phuket.
J-ENG Unveils World’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine
J-ENG announces breakthrough in maritime’s decarbonization efforts with completion of world’s first full-scale commercial engine powered by ammonia
Heritage Expeditions Launches Indonesia-Borneo Cruise
Heritage Expeditions announces a new 14-day journey through Indonesia and Borneo, featuring unique wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.
Tanker and Bulk Carrier Collide off Singapore Coast
The Singapore-flagged bunker tanker Marine Dynamo and the Malta-registered supramax Flag Gangos were involved in a collision on Monday.