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Maritime countries in the Asia-Pacific discuss issues
AUSTRALIA is one of 26 countries on the Pacific Rim that work closely to promote safe, secure shipping and a clean marine environment within the Asia-Pacific region. These...
Cargo delivered QLD for shiploader and berth replacement project
A PROJECT to replace a berth and shiploaders at the Hay Point Coal Terminal was progressed with the delivery of five project cargo shipments facilitated by AAL Shipping. The...
Shipping line subsidiary to build electric tug
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha (K Line) announced that its subsidiary Seagate is to build a new electric tugboat powered by battery. The company said the tug would be equipped with a...
Incat Crowther-designed patrol boat launched
A NEW Incat Crowther-designed patrol boat has been launched and has entered into service. Incat Crowther 42 Chai Jinda was built by Seacrest Marine, Thailand. It is a monohull...
K Line to purchase more kite systems for bulkers
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha has signed a contract with Airseas for the installation of three Seawings on bulk carriers. The Seawing is an automatic kite system that can tow ships,...
PIL adds Busan call on two services
PACIFIC International Lines is adding a call at the new Busan Container Terminal in South Korea on two of its services. Starting this month, PIL’s South West Africa Container...
Swire charters three MPP vessels
SWIRE Projects has chartered three handysize multipurpose vessels from shipowner R. Braren. The 28,000-DWT vessels were built between 2010 and 2011 at Huanghai shipyard, China....
PIL joins WSC
PACIFIC International Lines has joined the World Shipping council as a new member. PIL was established in Singapore in 1967 and is today the 12th largest container shipping line...
Port of Townsville backs 15 local initiatives through $50,000 community fund
PORT of Townsville has backed 15 community projects in through its second annual $50,000 Community Fund. The fund was launched in 2020. This year, community-based initiatives...
PIL orders four 8000-TEU dual-fuel containerships
PACIFIC International Lines has awarded a contract today to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of four 8000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships. PIL said the vessels would...
New CEO for PIL
LARS Kastrup today (1 July) was named the new CEO of Pacific International Lines Mr Kastrup has been in the role of co-president and executive director since March 2021. He is a...
GSF study claims global liner market is more concentrated than other studies let on
CURRENT measures of competitiveness in the global liner shipping market are incomplete and therefore inaccurate, according to the Container Shipping Market Quarterly Review for...
MOL and TotalEnergies complete first biofuel bunkering on vehicle carrier
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has completed the first vehicle carrier biofuel bunker operation with TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, a Singapore-based bunkering service. Heroic Ace was...
Swire Bulk launches liner service between South East Asia and Europe
SWIRE Bulk is launching its first liner service between South East Asia and Europe, with one or two vessels deployed on a monthly rotation. The new service will load cargo in...
MOL launches ammonia-powered carrier project
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has announced the launch of a joint project with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding to build an ammonia-powered liquefied gas carrier. The...
