News 2025 August 18

Wuhu Shipyard launches automated hull production line with 25% output increase

First Chinese boxship Newnew Polar Bear arrives in Arkhangelsk via Northern Sea Route

WinGD warns IMO Net Zero Rules risk delay without clearer incentives

Chinese shipowners cut newbuilding orders by half but remain top buyers — BRS

Royal Van der Leun completes electrical systems for Damen’s all-electric ferry Frisia E-I in Germany

Seaspan orders 12 more 9,000-TEU ships at CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua

Samsung Heavy signs contracts for six LNG carriers worth $1.5bn

Putin decree sets conditions for ExxonMobil return to Sakhalin-1

Nanjing Tanker Corporation plans to build two new LR2 product/crude oil tankers

SeaBird Exploration signs contract for Fulmar Explorer under SED Energy Holdings

Container Terminal Mała and TorKol agree on new intermodal terminal in Poland

Port of Salalah reports 21% growth in container throughput in H1 2025

ABS and Saronic Technologies Sign MOU on autonomous maritime technology

Asyad Group сompletes transport of 115-ton LNG tank from India to Saudi Arabia

USACE Alaska District selects Kiewit for $399.4 million Nome harbor expansion contract

Strategic Marine delivers two Gen 4 fast crew boats to Aesen