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China’s First 16,000 TEU Methanol-Dual Fuel Container Ship Named
On the morning of February 18, China’s first 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship, MV COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU was successfully named in Yangzhou. This event signifies COSCO SHIPPING’s substantial progress in developing green and low-carbon …
Feb 19, 2025 / Vessels
HD KSOE unveils nuclear-powered container ship design
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has unveiled a nuclear-powered container ship model utilising small modular reactor technology. The design was revealed on 12 February at the New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit, held …
Feb 14, 2025 / Vessels
First China-Europe Express cargo ship completes maiden voyage
The first container ship of the "China-Europe Express", the fastest direct route connecting Europe and China's Yangtze River Delta region, arrived at its destination at the Jade Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven on Jan 24. The "KAWA Ningbo" cargo ship, …
Jan 28, 2025 / Vessels
Changhong International Delivers Last 5,300 TEU Container Ship to NAVIOS
On December 9, Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co. LTD (Changhong International) completed the online signing and delivery of the tenth 5,300 TEU container ship ZIM ALBATROSS (CHB2015) built for the Greek shipowner NAVIOS MARITIME …
Dec 11, 2024 / Vessels
Samsung Heavy Industries Signs Major Contract for 4 16,000 TEU Container Ships
Samsung Heavy Industries announced on Nov. 25 that it has signed a contract to build four 16,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) container ships with an Asian shipowner. The total contract amount is 1.0985 trillion won, and these ships are …
Nov 27, 2024 / Curious
World's first large methanol dual-fuel container ship completed in Zhoushan
Zhoushan Asia Pacific Dockyard Co held a delivery ceremony for the Singapore-flagged container ship Maersk Halifax on Xiazhi Island, Putuo district, Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, on Oct 29. After 236 days of work, this marks the completion of the …
Nov 4, 2024 / Vessels
Grain de Sail announces plans to build world's largest wind-powered container ship
Grain de Sail, a pioneer in decarbonized maritime logistics, has announced plans to construct its third cargo sailboat, the Grain de Sail III. This pure sailing vessel will be a 360-foot container ship, slated for launch in 2027, capable of …
Oct 25, 2024 / Curious
Two injured after Singapore-flagged container ship hits Australian vessel in Perth
Two crew members on an Australian ship were injured on Friday (Aug 30) after it was hit by a Singapore-flagged container vessel at Perth's Fremantle Port. The container ship, Maersk Shekou, hit the stationary ship STS Leeuwin II at about 6.20am …
Sep 2, 2024 / Accidents
LR and CORE POWER to conduct next-generation nuclear container ship regulatory study
Joint regulatory assessment study will determine the safety and regulatory considerations for a potential next-generation nuclear-propelled feeder container ship to undertake cargo operations at a port in Europe. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and CORE POWER …
Aug 16, 2024 / Curious
Yang Ming’s YM Together Bunkers B30 HSFO Biofuel in South Korea
Starting this year, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) is beginning to fuel its fleet with sustainable biofuel. This initiative aims to implement the Company’s sustainable development strategy, achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and …
Jul 5, 2024 / Curious