Greece's Latsco Shipping has confirmed the expansion of its container shipping fleet, exercising options for two additional 1,900 TEU vessels at China's Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The new ships are scheduled for deli…
Two prominent Greek shipowners, George Economou’s TMS Group and Thanassis Laskaridis’ Alimia Group, have placed significant orders for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) at China’s Hengli Shipbuilding. TMS Group has commi…
Japan and the United States are set to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening cooperation in the shipbuilding sector, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun. The agreement, expected to be formalized on Monday, O…
Norwegian Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss has announced Norway's strong interest in collaborating with India in the shipbuilding sector. Speaking during an industry interaction, the minister highlighted India's expandin…
**Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils Thorium Reactor Cargo Ship Concept** China’s Jiangnan Shipyard unveiled the design of a nuclear-powered cargo ship equipped with a thorium-based molten salt reactor in Beijing on 5 Nov 2025. T…
Maersk has placed an order with New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) in China for eight 18,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships, according to several broking reports. The deal, valued at approximately $193 million per ship, also…
China is set to revolutionize maritime shipping with plans to build a 14,000-TEU container ship powered by a thorium-based Molten Salt Reactor (MSR). Developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Nat…
On November 4, 2024, Beihai Shipbuilding marked a significant achievement in green shipping with the naming of two 319,000 DWT ammonia-ready Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), ATREBATES and EBURONES, at its Qingdao yard.…
Danish towage operator Svitzer has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard to develop and manufacture a new generation of electric tugs in India. The agreement, announced during India Maritime Week in Mumbai, sets…
Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis has expanded his company's shipbuilding activities by ordering two capesize bulk carriers at China’s Hengli Shipbuilding. Sources in the industry confirmed that the 180,000 dwt vessels…
Greek shipowner Efnav has signed a contract for six kamsarmax bulk carriers at Hengli Heavy Industries, marking its first deal with the rapidly expanding Chinese shipyard. The 82,000 dwt newbuilds, valued at approximatel…
Svitzer, Cochin Shipyard Sign Electric Tug Order On 31 October 2025, Svitzer signed a letter of intent with <a style="cursor: pointer; color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="…