MSC Set to Become World’s Largest Terminal Operator in $22.8 Billion Hutchison Deal
In a landmark transaction, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is set to claim the title of the world’s largest container terminal operator following a $22.8 billion deal involving CK Hutchison. The agreement, announced on…
MSC Places Order for Eight LNG Dual-Fuel Containerships at Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a contract with Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard in China for the construction of up to eight LNG dual-fuel containerships. The deal includes an initial order for four…
Maersk to Develop Green Ship Recycling Facility in Egypt
Maersk has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Egypt to explore the development of a sustainable ship recycling facility. This initiative aligns with Egypt’s strategy to reduce its dependence on imported scrap…
SCHOTTEL to Supply Full Propulsion Packages for Three LNG Bunkering Vessels
SCHOTTEL has been selected to provide complete propulsion packages for three new LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBVs), each featuring a controllable pitch propeller, a retractable rudder propeller, and a transverse thruster. The vessels, each…
Maersk and Inmarsat Partner to Upgrade Global Fleet Connectivity
For the first time in its history, Ocean Network Express (ONE) has christened a newbuild vessel that it owns and operates. The vessel, named ONE SPARKLE, enhances ONE’s competitive edge in the global…
Ocean Network Express Christens First Owned and Operated Newbuilding Vessel
For the first time in its history, Ocean Network Express (ONE) has christened a newbuild vessel that it owns and operates. The vessel, named ONE SPARKLE, enhances ONE’s competitive edge in the global…
Hapag-Lloyd Welcomes LNG Dual-Fuel Vessel BANGKOK EXPRESS
Hapag-Lloyd, a leading global liner shipping company, has officially welcomed its latest LNG dual-fuel container ship, BANGKOK EXPRESS, during a christening ceremony held on February 4th at the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in South…
DNV: Industry Innovation and Regulations Drive Wind-Assisted Propulsion Uptake
The adoption of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) is set to accelerate in the coming years, driven by increasing industry interest and the expansion of production and installation capacities, according to classification society DNV….
MSC Launches iReefer: Revolutionizing Reefer Cargo Monitoring
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest liner, has announced the launch of iReefer, an innovative container monitoring system designed to enhance the tracking and management of temperature-controlled shipments. This cutting-edge technology provides…


