China’s shipbuilders posted double-digit growth in completions in 2025 and built a record order backlog.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered an 86,700 cbm LPG-powered gas carrier capable of transporting both LPG and ammonia.
Northern Lights has awarded long-term charter agreements for four new liquid CO₂ carriers as it scales up transport capacity to support growing CCS demand in
Indian state producer and Japanese shipowner to deploy Indian-flag VLECs to support long-term ethane imports for the country’s petrochemical sector.
Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and industrial action weighed on activity at the port last year, although container volumes remained broadly stable.
Sweden-based tanker owner Stena Bulk has increased its stake in Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers, becoming the majority shareholder in the chemical and specialised tanker joint
The Port of Los Angeles handled more than 10 million container units last year, marking its third-highest annual volume and extending its position as the
Company also signs charter LOI with global trading house and holds options for two more newbuildings.
French container shipping group CMA CGM said the move follows recent Suez Canal transits but comes amid continued geopolitical uncertainty.
The 3,600 dwt vessel will operate on Norway’s coast from 2028, transporting steel products with zero emissions.
