Ports and Shipping

This category covers the latest developments in the ports and shipping sector, including maritime transport, vessel charters, shipping agreements, port operations, and logistics. It features news on commercial shipping activities, low-carbon and alternative fuel vessels, global trade movements, and strategic partnerships shaping the maritime industry. The section highlights how ports and shipping contribute to international trade, energy transport, and the transition toward sustainable and efficient maritime operations.

Ports and Shipping

India Plans Domestic LNG Shipbuilding as Part of $500 Billion Energy Expansion

India is positioning itself for energy independence with investment opportunities worth $500 billion in its energy infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday during the India Energy Week conference.
“We are moving away from energy security to energy independence,” Modi said, highlighting the South Asian nation’s ambitious energy infrastructure drive. India is focusing on expanding affordable refining and transport options while boosting its capacity in natural gas. “We are aiming to make LNG transportation vessels domestically,” he added, signaling a push toward local liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipbuilding.

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A Year of Highs and Lows: Port of Los Angeles Remains America’s Busiest Container Hub

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) marked a year of sharp contrasts at its annual State of the Port event, revealing strong cargo performance alongside major operational challenges, including a high-profile vessel fire late in 2025.
Held at the AltaSea waterfront venue in San Pedro, the event was co-hosted with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) and drew around 930 representatives from labor unions, government, and the maritime business community. The gathering was led by POLA Executive Director Gene Seroka, with opening remarks from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

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Jiangnan Shipyard Clinches Contracts for 16 Newbuild Vessels in January

Jiangnan Shipyard has secured newbuilding contracts for a total of 16 vessels through three separate agreements finalized in the first half of January 2026, underlining strong global demand for gas-capable and dual-fuel ships. The orders span ammonia carriers, LNG carriers and large container vessels, according to statements released by the Chinese shipbuilder.

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CMA CGM, OCEAN Alliance Unveil “DAY 10 Product,” Strengthening World’s Largest Container Shipping Network

CMA CGM, together with its OCEAN Alliance partners COSCO Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL, has unveiled the new OCEAN Alliance “DAY 10 Product”, reinforcing the world’s largest operational maritime network as the alliance completes a decade of cooperation. The announcement was made during The Convention between Carriers and Ports for OCEAN Alliance, held from January 20 to 21, 2026.

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CMA CGM Tenere Completes First Dry Dock Inspection, Milestone for Dual-Fuel LNG Container Ships

The world’s first dual-fuel LNG-powered container ship, CMA CGM Tenere, has successfully completed its first class dry dock inspection at COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the operation of this new generation of vessels. The ship rejoined commercial service on January 15, deployed on the Asia–Caribbean route, jointly operated by CMA CGM (PEX2) and COSCO (CAX1). This service features a fleet of twelve vessels ranging from 9,000 to 15,000 TEUs, with the 6,000 TEU CMA CGM Baikal being replaced by the Tenere, according to Alphaliner.

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COSCO Shipping Orders 12 LNG Dual-Fuel 18,000 TEU Container Ships from Jiangnan Shipyard

Shanghai: COSCO Shipping Holdings has selected Jiangnan Shipyard for the construction of 12 new 18,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, reinforcing its long-term fleet expansion and decarbonization strategy.
The shipbuilding contracts are signed and each ship is estimated to cost around RMB 1.4 billion (USD 200 million). The order is a significant move in the quest by COSCO Shipping to increase its fleet capacity, balance growth and competitive edge in the global container shipping market.

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Nova Marine Carriers Enters New Amsterdam Port Partnership with Bolten and Ership

Nova Marine Carriers, in partnership with Germany’s Aug. Bolten and Spain-based Ership Group, has finalized the acquisition of 100% ownership of VCK Port Logistics along with its port infrastructure at the Port of Amsterdam. The deal was completed through the Dutch subsidiary Maja Stuwadoorsgroep B.V., strengthening the consortium’s operational footprint in one of Europe’s key maritime hubs.

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Pakistan Begins Construction of 1,100-TEU PNSC Container Vessel at Karachi Shipyard

KARACHI: Pakistan has made another stride in enhancing its maritime industry with the project of a 1,100 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container ship being built on behalf of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) officially inaugurated on Tuesday. The effort is to increase the national shipping capacity and eliminate dependence on foreign shipping lines.

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Colombo Dockyard launches tenth Misje Eco Bulk Carrier, ‘Misje Kandy’

Colombo Dockyard PLC has also made a significant history in the shipbuilding of Sri Lanka with the successful launching of its tenth and last vessel in its 5,000 DWT Eco Bulk Carrier series, the Misje Kandy, commissioned by Norwegian-based Misje EcoBulk AS. The opening strengthens the growing reputation of Colombo Dockyard as a competitively-focused shipbuilder with environmentally-friendly vessels that can be distributed to its international customers.

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Arc7 LNG Carrier Alexey Kosygin Begins Arctic Operations along Northern Sea Route

The newly launched Arc7 ice-class LNG carrier, Alexey Kosygin, has officially set sail from Russia’s Far East, marking the start of its first Arctic mission along the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The vessel, operated by state-owned Sovcomflot, will support Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 (ALNG2) project, signaling continued Arctic energy activity despite international sanctions.

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