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Alpha Bulkers signs up for first boxship newbuildings
Alpha Bulkers is joining a growing group of Greek tanker and bulker owners diversifying into containerships
Carriers bet big on West Africa as Cape route shifts trade patterns
West Africa’s rise in the era of ultra-large containerships is no longer speculative; it is operational. Backed by purpose-built terminals and a hub-and-spoke model, the region is absorbing direct Asian calls from the world’s largest ships, posing a challenge for traditional West Mediterranean relay hubs as carriers reshape strategies
Zim’s next chapter hinges on year-end shareholder vote
The stock of ocean carrier Zim is a beloved trading vehicle for US investors betting on the twists and turns of the container shipping cycle. But Zim’s shares could exit the New York Stock Exchange in 2026. Takeover interest has mounted.
One Hundred People 2025 countdown — 100-71
Lloyd’s List has launched its annual One Hundred People ranking, the definitive guide to the most influential figures shaping the maritime industry. The list will continue to unfold daily, opening with entries 100-71, before culminating on Friday with the announcement of the Top 10 and the unveiling of the industry’s most influential figure for 2025
Top 10 shipmanagers 2025
Most shipmanagers will tell you quality is a better measure than fleet size alone; but increasing demands of training and keeping crew, advising on greener shipping and newbuildings, and improving diversity suggest size still matters
The week in newbuildings: Chinese shipyards win major orders across tanker, ore carrier and boxship sectors
Continued strong demand for large merchant vessels is solidifying China’s leading role in global shipbuilding
Top 10 box port operators 2025
Singapore giant PSA International retains its number one position in the global container port rankings as it closes in on becoming the first operator to exceed 70m teu on the equity-based count
Shipping investors fear geopolitical rate upside could unwind in 2026
Shipping thrives amid geopolitical chaos. There is rising sentiment — which a cynic would say is too optimistic — that the world will become more peaceful and shipping inefficiencies will be reduced next year
The Week in Charts: Iran and Venezuela are shadow fleet top recruiters | Global ship recycling remains in the doldrums | NorthStandard rate hike designed to rebalance P&I
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Long Beach appoints long-serving Hacegaba as CEO
Hacegaba will take over from incumbent chief executive Mario Cordero at the end of the year
Top 10 box port operators 2025
Singapore giant PSA International retains its number one position in the global container port rankings as it closes in on becoming the first operator to exceed 70m teu on the equity-based count
Unions challenge Dutch legal ruling on controversial dockers’ clause
ITF seeks leave to take case to Netherlands supreme court
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Zim’s next chapter hinges on year-end shareholder vote
The stock of ocean carrier Zim is a beloved trading vehicle for US investors betting on the twists and turns of the container shipping cycle. But Zim’s shares could exit the New York Stock Exchange in 2026. Takeover interest has mounted.
One Hundred People 2025 countdown — 100-71
Lloyd’s List has launched its annual One Hundred People ranking, the definitive guide to the most influential figures shaping the maritime industry. The list will continue to unfold daily, opening with entries 100-71, before culminating on Friday with the announcement of the Top 10 and the unveiling of the industry’s most influential figure for 2025
Top 10 shipmanagers 2025
Most shipmanagers will tell you quality is a better measure than fleet size alone; but increasing demands of training and keeping crew, advising on greener shipping and newbuildings, and improving diversity suggest size still matters
The week in newbuildings: Chinese shipyards win major orders across tanker, ore carrier and boxship sectors
Continued strong demand for large merchant vessels is solidifying China’s leading role in global shipbuilding
Wuhu Shipyard secures orders for 16 green vessels
Orders include two 1,700 teu containerships, ten 9,800 dwt hybrid bulkers and four 408 teu LNG-fuelled boxships, worth over $140m
HD Hyundai to build new shipyard in India as it expands global reach
The South Korean conglomerate has partnered with the government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu to support the development of a new shipyard. This aligns with the Indian government’s long-term strategy of positioning the nation as a global maritime hub by 2047
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