MSC Tests Iranian Waters
The Geneva-based Swiss company, Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC), which is the world’s second-largest shipping line in terms of container vessel capacity…
Dragon Flexes Naval Muscle With 2nd Aircraft Carrier
China has confirmed it is building a second aircraft carrier in a move that is likely to further inflame tensions with its regional rivals over the South China Sea.
Reederei NSB Widens Panamax-class Container Vessels
In an unprecedented endeavour, the ship manager Reederei NSB is widening its Panamax-class container vessels. DNV GL, the class in charge, is on board, says a report in DNV GL, Maritime Impact.
Cleaning Up Ship Recycling
When a ship is sent to die, 95 per cent of its components live on. But the safety and sustainability record of ship recycling yards could be improved. MARITIME IMPACT…
Reefers Segment to Witness Highest Growth by 2021
Shipping containers are defined as containers that facilitate the transport and carriage of goods without the need to unload and/or reload the cargo at intermediate points.
China's Wuzhou Ship Repairing Goes Bankrupt
China's state-owned shipbuilder Zhoushan Wuzhou Ship Repairing & Building Co. Ltd (ZWSRB) is first government-backed shipbuilder to go under since sector started having problems last year.
Cheniere Begins Production At Louisiana LNG Terminal
Houston-based Cheniere Energy Inc has began production at what will become the first U.S. terminal to export natural gas from shale formations. It has officially…
