Japan’s ‘largest cruise ship ever’, the ASUKA III, recently received liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Port of Yokohama, marking the inaugural LNG bunkering operation for a vessel of this type in the country. According to NYK Cruises, an arm of Japan’s maritime industry major NYK Group, Asuka III w
Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø has placed an order for the construction of two emission-free hydrogen-powered bulk carriers and secured bunker supplies from compatriot hydrogen producer GreenH.
Chinese shipbuilder Shanghai Waigaoquiao Shipbuilding (SWS), part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has completed the 8,600 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier series for compatriot financial services company CITIC Financial Leasing.
OCI Global, has received U.S. regulatory approval for the sale of its global methanol business, OCI Methanol, to Methanex Corporation.
Imabari Shipbuilding, one of the biggest vessel construction players in Japan, has marked the delivery of a 13,000 TEU future-proof containership, which was built for Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE). As disclosed, the ONE Sapphire was handed over on June 12 during a cere
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has selected Norway-based TMC Compressors to supply the marine compressed air system for two cruise ships being built for Carnival Cruise Line, part of cruise giant Carnival Corporation.
Germany’s maritime heavy lift and project cargo carrier SAL Heavy Lift has reached a new milestone in the construction of its methanol-ready Orca class fleet with the launch of the fourth unit, Carlotta.
Pressing on with fleet renewal and the New Major Vessels (NMVs) project, Canada’s ferry operator BC Ferries has contracted China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai) to build four new ships with diesel-battery hybrid propulsion systems.
Australia’s Port of Brisbane (PBPL) has launched Vision 2060, a roadmap aimed at strengthening Queensland’s economic position, preparing trade infrastructure for future demands, and guiding the port’s shift toward greater sustainability and efficiency.
Australia-based shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been commissioned by Los Angeles operator Catalina Express to design a new low-emission, renewable diesel-powered passenger ferry.
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has taken delivery of the twelfth and final vessel of the eco-friendly Hamburg Express class.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), part of HD Hyundai, has landed a ‘massive’ KRW 2.4 trillion (approximately $1.76 billion) contract to build eight dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered containerships for an undisclosed owner based in Asia. The 15,900 TEU vessels are re
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg has taken the next step to enable shore power connection for container and car/RoRo ships before 2030 by awarding a contract for the construction of a transformer station that will serve the port’s container and car terminals.
CLPe Holdings, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based electricity company CLP, and state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have reached a new milestone in their partnership by completing Hong Kong’s first LNG bunkering with simultaneous cargo operation.
