News 2026 January 9

Frontline to sell eight VLCCs for $831.5m and buy nine newbuild contracts for $1.224bn

China seeks controlling stake via Cosco in CK Hutchison Holdings port sale

Shanghai Port sets new container record, keeps global lead for 16th year

Lloyd’s Register assesses hydrogen’s role and limits in maritime decarbonisation

Construction begins on Sirius Shipping–Gasum LNG and bio-LNG bunker vessel Celsius at RMK Marine

Royal Caribbean Group and partners launch $345 million Cruise Terminal G project at PortMiami

Indian government to invest ₹235 crore in Chennai and Kamarajar ports

Intesa Sanpaolo backs Grimaldi Group with €162.3 million green financing for next-gen fleet

Hanwha Defense USA and HavocAI sign MOU for 200-foot autonomous surface vessels

CMB.TECH sells eight ships, expects $269.2 million capital gain