The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea has announced the launch of a third-party proposal competition to select a private developer for the Ungdong Phase 2 (Zone 2) Port Hinterland Complex at Busan Port New Port.
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Japan’s Maritime Safety Bureau under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has released the final summary of its “Ship Demand Forecast to Support Global Cargo Volume”.
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Singapore is set to significantly expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering capacity as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announces the issuance of eight new licences for LNG marine fuel supply services from 1 September 2026.
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Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has completed the solarisation of Marina South Pier (MSP), strengthening the city-state’s commitment to renewable energy, sustainable port operations, and low-carbon maritime infrastructure.
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Pakistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime trade, regional connectivity and logistics cooperation by exploring greater use of Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar Port as gateways for Kazakh cargo destined for international markets.
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The global maritime industry is watching closely as Sweden tests a groundbreaking light-guided shrimp fishing system designed to cut the environmental footprint of bottom trawling and advance sustainable fisheries management across European waters.
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Fresh attacks in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels are once again disrupting one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes, placing renewed pressure on Egypt’s efforts to restore Suez Canal traffic while increasing concerns over rising shipping costs, marine insurance premiums and global energy supply chains.
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China has launched the Changjiang Qi Hao, the country’s first luxury river cruise ship powered entirely by methanol as a single fuel source, marking a significant step in the development of green shipping technology, sustainable maritime transportation, and low-carbon cruise operations.
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The United Nations has proposed a new confidence-building mechanism aimed at restoring safe commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime trade corridors.
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The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has announced a strategic partnership with Ulysses, an innovative ocean technology company, to accelerate autonomous seabed mapping and expand the global collection of bathymetric data.
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The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian ship recycling facilities to the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities, marking a significant development for the global sustainable ship recycling industry and strengthening opportunities for compliant recycling yards outside Europe.
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Qatar has announced the full resumption of maritime navigation activities for all types of vessels and ships from Sunday, July 26, 2026, restoring normal maritime operations across the country’s territorial waters. The move marks the complete reopening of shipping routes, vessel movements, and maritime transport activities following the temporary restrictions.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday highlighted the vital role of Pakistan’s mangroves in protecting the Arabian Sea coastline, sustaining fisheries and strengthening climate resilience.
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Japan has approved a ¥76.2 billion ($510 million) port infrastructure investment program aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime logistics, port infrastructure, cargo handling capacity, and supply chain resilience. The annual plan, approved by Japan’s Cabinet on Friday, will support development projects across 73 ports, reinforcing the nation’s position as a major global maritime trade hub.
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DP World, Fujairah Port, UAE Ports, and maritime logistics are set for a major expansion after DP World reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority for a 50-year concession to develop two new terminals on the UAE’s east coast.
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