Shipping Markets 19th August, 2025 Seaspan Corporation has inked a fresh round of newbuilding orders in China, adding twelve 9,000 teu containerships to its fleet pipeline. The vessels will be built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), with deliveries slated to begin in 2028. The deal is the latest in a…
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) has achieved a proud milestone by securing the 3rd Prize in the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2024, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. IMU participated actively in Swachhta Pakhwada 2024 and made a presentation before the Ministry’s committee on 29 July 2025, showcasing its efforts under the initiative.…
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that Anglo-Eastern will upgrade Hadley Shipping Group’s fleet to Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity solution, NexusWave. Hadley Shipping Group is a long-standing Inmarsat Maritime user. Its transition to NexusWave represents a significant step forward in adopting a unified, bonded multi-orbit solution that will deliver enhanced performance, enterprise-grade cybersecurity,…
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has taken a significant step in expanding its LPG transportation capabilities with the induction of the Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Sahyadri” into its fleet. The vessel, built in South Korea, has a cargo carrying capacity of 82,000 CBM and is classed with both DNV and Indian Register…
– Pratik Bijlani – On August 12, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) hosted the Leaders’ Dialogue on Green and Digital Maritime Corridors at India’s largest container port, setting the stage for India Maritime Week 2025. The event was marked by the presence of dignitaries including Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr Devendra Fadnavis, Singapore’s Deputy Prime…
Safety at sea has always been the most important part of shipping around the world. There are thousands of ships sailing the world’s oceans every day, and the risk of accidents caused by human error, bad visibility, and changing weather conditions is still very high. Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game by making…
Pratik Bijlani – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is set to expand its role in global trade by entering the ports business, with plans to launch a tender for two new terminals — one on the Atlantic coast and another on the Pacific — both connected to a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline. ACP Administrator…
Trump Is Changing Corruption—and Making It More Dangerous Whether he is launching cryptocurrency schemes or accepting a Qatari jumbo jet or issuing pardons for the relatives of major donors, Donald Trump has drawn frequent accusations of corruption in the early months of his second term as U.S. president. Each instance of corruption raises critical concerns…
