The Russian container line FESCO is further expanding its Intra-Asia service to include a new port call in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. This becomes the second port of call for FESCO in Malaysia. FESCO entered the Malaysian shipping scene almost six months ago, with a service at Port Klang connecting to the Vietnamese port of […]
The annual Iranian-Chinese and Russian naval codenamed Exercise Maritime Security Belt normally takes place in mid-March, in a pattern established over a number of years. Maritime Security Belt 2025 is likely to feature the outgoing Chinese Navy Group, which is nearing the completion of its six month forward deployment to the PLA Navy’s Project […]
air cargo Africa 2025, taking place from 19–21 February 2025, at The Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is more than just an industry gathering—it’s a reflection of how Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of global logistics. This year, the event introduces the German Pavilion, further expanding international engagement and collaboration. A major highlight […]
Royal Navy warships and aircraft shadowed a Russian task group in the English Channel in a concentrated operation last week. HMS Iron Duke, HMS Tyne, a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron and RFA Tideforce reported on every move of landing ships, RFS Aleksandr Otrakovskiy and RFS Ivan Gren, and merchant vessels Sparta, […]
One thing has come to symbolise Valentine’s Day more than anything – Roses. But where do these flowers come from and how do they arrive fresh? Nearly one billion rose stems have been imported into the United States alone in time for the annual celebration, reflecting the importance of the flower for the season and […]
After a long delay, the construction of the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) in the Philippines has finally kicked off. The Transportation Secretary Jamie Bautista in company of other senior government officials this week led the groundbreaking ceremony for the port. The $290 million NCICP is located in Tayud, a district at the […]
Updated: Additional photos were released showing more damage to Harry S. Truman The U.S. Navy released the first official photos showing the acknowledged damage to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The vessel also posted a statement on social media on Saturday saying that it was fully mission capable and conducting flight operations in […]
The famous ocean liner the ss United States started her final journey today moved from the Philadelphia dock where she had sat while preservations tried to find the vessel a future. Plans call for the liner to depart Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, February 17, to be towed to Mobile, Alabama. After numerous delays, tugs […]
Successful trials were conducted in December 2024 on a new system that uses industrial laser technology to remove rust, paint, and other coasts from the hull of a ship. The goal is to create a system that is more environmentally friendly and the project also highlights it has the potential for automation. Mitsui O.S.K. […]
Golar LNG reports it has executed agreements to see the company’s final LNG carrier, Golar Arctic making the end of of its operations in the segment. Despite strong demand in the LNG carrier segment, the company believes there are stronger opportunities in the FLNG (floating liquefied natural gas) as it redirects all of its […]
A Dutch project contributing to the development of autonomous navigation continues to make progress. By 2023 it had developed critical data and demonstrated its concepts with a Damen patrol boat, and now the vessel is being upgraded for the next round of testing in the summer of 2025. Known as the Fieldlab Autonomous Sailing […]
Ocean Network Express (ONE) formed just eight years ago today marked the next milestone in its rapid emergence as one of the major carriers. The company celebrating the naming of its newest containership ONE Sparkle (138,000 dwt) which it reports is the first owned and operated newbuild for the company. “The naming of ONE […]
