Maritime News

Four sailors have been rescued from a life raft in the South Pacific after their yacht struck a whale and began taking on water about 250 nautical miles north of...

Container carriers are accelerating their return to the Suez Canal, with COSCO’s OOCL Portugal making a milestone transit even as Houthi advances around Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh security concerns.

Rumours are gaining ground in shipbroking circles that Maersk is on the verge of making a series of huge new orders for vessels, potentially doubling its newbuilding pipeline.

Five Cosco and OOCL services will resume Suez Canal transits this week even as the Houthis expand their foothold near the Bab el-Mandeb and uncertainty grows over the Strait of Hormuz.

Samsung Electronics America is seeking at least $186 million from CMA CGM in a new complaint before the Federal Maritime Commission, accusing the French shipping giant of sticking it with...

China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military communications near the coastlines of target nations including the U.S., two senior Trump administration officials claim.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military communications near the coastlines of target nations including the U.S., two...

CMA CGM has postponed its $150 per TEU Low Water Surcharge on cargo moving from South America’s west coast through the Panama Canal, where more restrictions on draught and transits are expected.

The suspension of services by major carriers highlights escalating regional instability, threatening global supply chains and economic stability. The post MSC halts Russian Black Sea service after drone strike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The world's largest ocean carrier is bringing four East-West services back through the waterway, joining chief rivals Maersk and CMA CGM in testing a broader return to the Suez Canal.

Carriers like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have already rerouted or canceled hundreds of thousands of TEUs of capacity from Shanghai and Ningbo as vessel queues climb.

The Suez Canal, on Saturday, witnessed the transit of Bangkok Maersk with carrying capacity of 17,200 TEUs, on its voyage from Italy to Singapore

CMA CGM has promoted a senior executive from its British business to head its North American unit. The post The world’s third-largest shipping line has a new...

The incident marks the first reported commercial shipping deaths from Houthi strikes since last fall, just as carriers like CMA CGM and Maersk cautiously return to the Red Sea.

Introducing an even greater expression of space, design, culinary experiences and wellbeing in ultra-elegant ocean travel. At a glance: EXPLORA III officially named alongside the MSC Cruise Division terminal in Barcelona. Godmother Cristina Ozores, the marine…

CMA CGM posted impressive Q2 earnings as it navigated volatile supply chain conditions to substantial increases in container volumes and profit. The closely-held provider of diversified logistics services based in Marseille today said maritime volumes rose 6%…

Ocean carriers like MSC, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd add Panama Canal surcharges as El Niño threatens lower water levels and tighter draft restrictions.

Initiative positions Brazil at the forefront of maritime decarbonization, demonstrating bioethanol as a competitive solution for sustainable shipping Highlights CMA CGM IRON was supplied with bioethanol at the Port of Santos in the first bunkering operation o…

An appeals court upheld the FMC's ruling barring ocean carriers from charging detention fees when port closures make equipment returns impossible.

Adani says MSC’s TIL won’t get an exclusive terminal at Vizhinjam Port; it will share revenue via its Rs 13,000cr stake as the port stays open to all lines.

PARIS, July 3 (Reuters) – A CMA CGM container ship struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz in early May is so badly damaged that the French shipping group may send it for...

PARIS: A CMA CGM container ship struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz in early May is so badly damaged that the French shipping group may send it for scrappin

The development comes at a time when the Centre seeks to position India as a global hub for container manufacturing under its maritime self-reliance strategy.

While Indian companies manufacture containers used for rail transport, they lacked the expertise and scale to deliver boxes for ocean liners

Global shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has ordered 1,000 more India-made shipping containers from DCM Shriram Group. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the first such container, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in maritime manufacturin…

Europe is investing in ever larger, cleaner container ships at a time when maritime sovereignty and supply-chain resilience have become strategic priorities.

The carrier now expects global container volumes to grow 4 percent in 2026, reflecting stronger-than-anticipated market demand, particularly in Asia.

A.P. Moller-Maersk has sharply upgraded its financial guidance for 2026, citing stronger-than-expected demand in the global container shipping market and a sustained rise in spot freight rates, particularly on trades...

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S upgraded its profit outlook for this year, citing solid demand especially in Asia and a global container market that looks to stay healthy for the rest of the year.

German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd said on Sunday that chaos is the “new normal” in the Strait of Hormuz, with the constant threat of Iranian attacks looming, even though the regime in Tehran supposedly agreed to reopen the strait in the Memorandum of Understa…

Hapag-Lloyd warns of a "new normal" in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iranian strikes escalate and conflicting routing directives create chaos.

The strike on the Ever Lovely prompted the IMO to pause its vessel evacuation process, renewing uncertainty over shipping through the conflict-ridden Strait of Hormuz.

HOUSTON, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSHS Pacific Power Group, an Industrial Service Solutions Company, announced the award of a U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) multiple-awardee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide gl…

Since the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 expanded its authority, the commission has levied millions in penalties against top ocean carriers.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) says its containership MSC Sariska V was struck by two projectiles while departing Iraq’s Port of Umm Qasr on Sunday, confirming one of the most serious attacks on...

The Panama-flagged MSC Sariska V cargo ship suffered a "large explosion" along the Iran-Kuwait border on Monday just as Iran fired attacks on a US base near the area.

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC) on Saturday issued a navigation warning after a floating object suspected to be a naval mine was sighted within Omani territorial waters near the Strait...

The NSIB has launched an investigation into the Bonny ship collision between MV Maersk Valparaiso and MT Lady Martina, which caused an oil spill. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsib-probes-bonny-ship-collision-after-oil-spill/

The ocean carrier moved more boxes in the quarter than in the year-ago period, but lagged global container growth as maritime revenue fell 8.5 percent.

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A.P. Moller – Maersk said Tuesday it is continuing to avoid transits through the Strait of Hormuz amid uncertainty surrounding the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, underscoring the...

The carrier is passing added costs to customers through surcharges and higher spot rates, and warns the pressure will continue in Q2.

A CMA CGM vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz hours after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. naval escort program "Project Freedom."

Although the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was put to the test Monday, a Maersk vessel transited the Strait of Hormuz safely under American military guidance.

Panaji: Naocha Singh’s late volley breathed life into Sporting Clube de Goa’s campaign as they edged past MYJ-GMSC 2-1 in I-League 2 at Atal Stadium, .

Under the new structure, shippers will pay $1,800 per 20-ft container, $3,000 per 40-ft container, and $3,800 for reefers, special and dangerous cargo.

China Detains Panama-Flagged Ships: Nearly 70 Panamanian vessels held in Chinese ports. COSCO suspending operations at Balboa. A $2 billion arbitration lawsuit. How a Hong Kong port concession turned into a full-scale geopolitical confrontation — and why your…

The seizure highlights geopolitical complexities, potentially affecting international maritime security and diplomatic relations. The post Iran seizes MSC vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The vessel seizures follow last weekend's temporary easing of transit conditions in the strait, when four other MSC ships successfully passed through.