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US LNG project calls on approval from authorities

While approvals for US LNG export projects, which had been suspended for a while due to the new US administration's support for fossil fuels, are being actively resumed, the 'Commonwealth LNG Project' located in Louisiana, U..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-25 14:06:45

SIPG places LNGBV order at Jiangnan

Via its wholly-owned subsidiary SIPG Energy, Chinese port operator Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) ordered one LNG bunkering vessel (LNGBV) from its compatriot Jiangnan Shipyard. SIPG Energy is scheduled to take delivery of ..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-24 14:04:36

Liners cautious on ordering boxships from China

With the United States' plan to impose port fees on ships built and shipped in China confirmed recently, large-scale newbuilding projects of major shipping companies do not seem to be gaining momentum. Gianluigi Aponte-led Medite..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-24 11:07:35

"Era of multi-gas carrier comes"

Multi-gas carrier that can carry liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2), LPG and ammonia is expected to raise shipyards' gas carrier margin. Last February, Greek shipping company Capital Gas reportedly ordered two 22,000 cbm multi-gas c..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-23 13:38:24

Angelakos Hellas advances fleet modernization with BC orders

Greek shipowner Angelakos Hellas is pushing forward with its fleet modernization strategy by placing new orders for bulk ers with leading Chinese shipyards. According to industry sources and TradeWinds, the Greek company has commissi..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-22 16:17:15

Yards likely to see solid LPG·ethane carrier orders

For LPG and ethane, which China is highly dependent on from the U.S, it seems likely that orders for related carriers will remain solid despite China's retaliatory tariff measures against the U.S. Oe Ji-hoon, Analyst at IBK Secur..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-22 15:13:29

Yangming tender rising chance for Japanese Shipyards

Taiwanese shipping giant Yang Ming Marine Transport has concluded the first phase of bidding for its large-scale newbuilding project involving 10 container vessels worth an estimated USD 1.7 billion, with Japanese shipyards emerging as ..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-22 13:38:13

Greek & Cypriot tanker orderbook hits record high in Q1 2025

In Q1 2025, the Greek and Cypriot tanker orderbook surged to 286 units, the highest since the early 2000s, marking an 80% increase over the long-term average. This growth reflects strong freight markets, fleet renewal efforts, and regul..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-22 12:08:27

Hanwha Shipping faces US LNGC opportunity

With the U.S. Trump administration announcing its policy to expand the proportion of domestically built LNG carriers in the mid- to long-term, Hanwha Shipping is expected to seize the opportunity. The Office of the United States Trad..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-22 12:07:29

Autonomous Ships Poised to Reshape the Maritime Industry

Autonomous ship technology is emerging as a key driver of future growth in the shipping and shipbuilding sectors. By integrating artificial intelligence, sensors, and communication technologies, autonomous ships minimize crew interventi..

News > Shipping > 2025-04-22 11:57:57