Suez Canal Sees Return of Mega Boxships
24, December 2025
The Suez Canal on Tuesday saw CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE transit for the first time in two years, alongside MAERSK SEBAROK, as major liner routings begin to return.
Container Shipping
CMA CGM Becomes First to Bring Full Suez Route Back
8, December 2025
CMA CGM will restart its INDAMEX service via the Suez Canal, cutting the full loop to 77 days and freeing up two vessels as the container market faces overcapacity and weaker spot rates.
Hapag-Lloyd Submits Bid for ZIM
5, December 2025
Hapag-Lloyd has submitted an offer to acquire ZIM, with shares of the Israeli shipping company rising as the board reviews multiple bids.
Seaspan Weighs SMR Propulsion for Future Container Fleet
28, November 2025
A new Seaspan-commissioned study shows SMRs could accelerate vessel schedules, cut operating costs by $68M annually, and expand cargo capacity on 15,000-TEU ships, with strong adoption potential by 2050.
Asiatic Lloyd Orders Additional 7,100-TEU Boxships at Dalian
13, November 2025
Asiatic Lloyd has placed another order for two 7,100-teu conventionally fuelled container vessels at Dalian Shipbuilding, following a similar order made six weeks earlier. The newly contracted ships are reported to be fixed to Hapag-Lloyd on long-term charter.
South Korea’s Jeju Port Receives First Containership in 57 Years via New China Route
23, October 2025
Jeju Port in South Korea has welcomed its first dedicated containership in 57 years with the launch of a new direct shipping route from Qingdao, China — a major step in boosting regional trade and logistics efficiency.
HMM Launches $2.5 Billion Green Fleet Order to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonization
20, October 2025
HMM has committed ₩3.45 trillion to order 14 new LNG-powered vessels, marking a strategic leap toward green shipping and fleet modernization.
CMA CGM Selects India for Six LNG-Powered Feeder Ship Newbuilds
18, October 2025
CMA CGM selects Cochin Shipyard in India to build six LNG-powered feeder ships, marking a major step in India’s emergence as a global shipbuilding hub.
Just One China-Built Ship at Port of LA This Week Under New USTR Fees
18, October 2025
The Port of Los Angeles recorded only one China-built vessel call during the week of October 12–18, following the implementation of new USTR fees targeting Chinese-owned and built ships.
