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HMM signs $3.5 billion long-term shipping contract with Vale
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HMM signs $3.5 billion long-term shipping contract with Vale

South Korean shipping company HMM secures 25-year deal to transport iron ore, involving eight Newcastlemax vessels starting in 2030.

09 Sep 2026
Windward Offshore Completes Four-Vessel CSOV Fleet Newbuilds & Orders

Windward Offshore Completes Four-Vessel CSOV Fleet

Windward Offshore has completed its four-vessel CSOV fleet with the delivery of Windward Hamburg, enhancing offshore wind project support.

08 Sep 2026
Yang Ming Orders Six LNG-Powered Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean Newbuilds & Orders

Yang Ming Orders Six LNG-Powered Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean

Taiwanese shipping firm Yang Ming signs deal with Hanwha Ocean for six LNG-powered container ships, set for delivery from 2028 to 2029, as part of fleet.

08 Sep 2026
Shipping Giants Order LNG-Powered Vessels in China Newbuilds & Orders

Shipping Giants Order LNG-Powered Vessels in China

Furetank and Yang Ming order new LNG-powered vessels, while MSC continues its expansion with ultra-large LNG dual-fuel containerships.

08 Sep 2026
Maersk to Install Rotor Sail on Containership: Industry First
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Maersk to Install Rotor Sail on Containership: Industry First

Maersk and Anemoi Marine Technologies will install a rotor sail on an 8,700 TEU container ship, marking a first in the industry.

07 Sep 2026
Tri-Fuel-Ready Tanker Concept Unveiled by Lloyd's Register and MARIC
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Tri-Fuel-Ready Tanker Concept Unveiled by Lloyd's Register and MARIC

Lloyd's Register and China's MARIC have unveiled a tri-fuel-ready tanker concept designed to support future conversions to LNG, methanol, or ammonia.

07 Sep 2026
DP World Names DP World London, Its First Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel
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DP World Names DP World London, Its First Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel

DP World's Shipping Solutions business has named its first methanol dual-fuel containership at a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark.

01 Sep 2026
Titan and Sogestran Agree Long-Term Charter for New LNG Bunker Vessel
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Titan and Sogestran Agree Long-Term Charter for New LNG Bunker Vessel

Titan Clean Fuels has signed a long-term deal with Sogestran Group for a new 6,000 cbm LNG bunker vessel serving the Western Mediterranean.

01 Sep 2026
Cosco Shipping increases boxship order to $8bn
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Cosco Shipping increases boxship order to $8bn

COSCO Shipping has committed to building 48 new containerships, valuing $8bn, with 12 LNG dual-fuel megamaxes and six wide-beam feeder ships.

31 Aug 2026
International Seaways secures four 65,000 dwt product tankers from K Shipbuilding
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International Seaways secures four 65,000 dwt product tankers from K Shipbuilding

The Greek operator’s new‑build contract, valued at roughly USD 61 million per vessel, underscores robust demand across the tanker segment for deliveries.

31 Aug 2026
TS Lone Star State joins U.S. training fleet as fourth NSMV
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TS Lone Star State joins U.S. training fleet as fourth NSMV

The U.S. Maritime Administration has taken delivery of TS Lone Star State, the fourth National Security Multi‑Mission Vessel built for state maritime.

30 Aug 2026
KfW IPEX‑Bank backs two 44,000 dwt methanol dual‑fuel bulkers
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KfW IPEX‑Bank backs two 44,000 dwt methanol dual‑fuel bulkers

Germany’s KfW IPEX‑Bank has earmarked financing for a pair of 44,000 dwt self‑unloading bulk carriers owned by Hartmann and CSL Group, confirming the push.

30 Aug 2026
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