How the liner lineup has changed this century
Of the 50 largest container shipping lines in the world in the year 2000, only 24 are still in existence, according to new research from Denmark’s Sea-Intelligence. The capacity operated by these surviving carriers has grown dramatically. Overall, they have grown their collective capacity from 2.5m teu in 2000 to 26.7m teu in 2025, 983% […]
Global bunker tracking tool launches
The world’s first global bunker tracking tool has been launched in Rotterdam. Spotbarge’s Bunker Insights offers real-time bunker tracking and detailed analytics of every vessel bunker operation in major global hubs. Spotbarge monitors and logs essential bunker data, including loading location, fuel type, bunker quantities, and more. Currently, Bunker Insights is operational in key strategic […]
BW LPG sells VLGC duo to Indian joint venture
VLGC owner and operator BW LPG has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell two vessels to the BW LPG India joint venture. The two vessels in question, the BW Pampero and BW Chinook, were acquired in the recent Avance Gas transaction and will be sold for approximately $75m per vessel to ensure further expansion […]
SMDG adds Hoopo to its membership
SMDG, a non-profit, international user group that develops, maintains, and promotes standardized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages and protocols for the maritime container industry, has announced the addition of Hoopo, a provider of dry container tracking and fleet intelligence solutions, to its community of members. Hoopo contributes a distinctive and crucial perspective to the group’s […]
Yang Ming signs for three Japanese newbuilds
Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport has struck a deal with Japanese owner Shoei Kisen for three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containership newbuilds. The world’s 10th and Taiwan’s second-largest liner operator is buying the trio currently under construction at Imabari Shipbuilding, with delivery set in 2028 and 2029. The transaction is valued between $339m […]
Qinfeng Shipbuilding bags boxship orders
China’s Jiangsu Qinfeng Shipbuilding has secured orders from Jiangsu Lvhang Logistics for up to six containerships. The deal, with an undisclosed value covers one firm and five optional 1,138 teu newbuilds, with the first vessel expected for delivery by November 2026. No further details have been divulged, except that the boxships have been designed to […]
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers books semisub heavylift ship at GSI
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers is expanding its fleet of semi-submersible heavylift vessels with another newbuilding. The unit of COSCO Shipping Group has returned to Guangzhou Shipyard International for a 70,000 dwt unit as part of its plan to strengthen its position in the semisub offshore transportation market segment. The newbuild, costing about $142m, has been […]
Borealis Maritime offloads four PSVs
UK-based shipping asset manager Borealis Maritime has sold four of its platform supply vessels. The Christoph Toepfer-led company is shipping out the 2013-built 3,500 dwt Aurora Pearl, Aurora Diamond, Aurora Emerald and Aurora Sapphire for an undisclosed sum. The Aurora Pearl was picked up by Grupo TMM in Mexico, while the remaining trio was sold […]
SeaBird and Energy Drilling firm up merger deal
Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration and Singapore’s tender drilling rig specialist Energy Drilling have signed a final transaction agreement which will see the two companies merge in a share-for-share deal. The move follows a letter of intent in February aimed at creating a diversified offshore oil and gas services player. SeaBird has two seismic vessels […]
Dolphin Drilling makes Bryce permanent CEO
Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has appointed Jon Oliver Bryce permanent chief executive officer. Bryce stepped up from chief strategy officer to take over from Bjørnar Iversen on an interim basis in January. Before joining Dolphin Drilling, he held senior and leadership roles at Awilco Drilling and Odfjell Drilling. Bryce is also the current chair […]