Entrusted by the transferor (the Sellers), we have scheduled to hold a public bidding online (www.shipbid.net) from 10:00 to 10:30 (Beijing Time) on September 15th, 2026. 1. Bidding Object: MV “YONG DING HE”, Bulk Carrier; IMO: 1069742; Flag: Panama; Class: OMCS; LOA: 158.8m; MLB: 24.0m; MLD: 13.2m; DWT: 22830.6t; GRT: 136.3; NRT: 7617; M/E: Shanxi …

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The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 1% to $4,339 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates increased again this week, with rates from Shanghai to New York rising 10% to $8,706 per 40ft container and …

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A Drone Logistics Company (ADLC) today flew the complete terminal-to-mainland cargo drone mission profile over Singaporean waters, connecting a marine terminal on Pulau Sebarok with the Maritime Drone Estate (MDE) on the mainland, in a demonstration designed to show how petroleum cargo samples classified as dangerous goods can be moved safely and routinely by air …

VTOL Cargo Drone Flies Full Terminal-to- Mainland Route Over Singaporean Waters in Demonstration of How Dangerous-Goods Sample Logistics Can Be Flown Safely Read More »

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “eVa COLREGS”, an AI-powered maritime COLREG training platform developed by eDOT Solutions. The platform is designed to enhance understanding and proficiency in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) among seafarers and maritime educational institutions, and is offered as a solution to …

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The Baltic dry index increased 0.7% to 2,863 on Friday, recovering after four consecutive sessions of losses. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, rose 1.5% to 4,538. Also, the supramax index went up 0.6% to 1,622, its highest since July 28. On the other hand, the panamax index, …

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The UK Chamber of Shipping has unveiled details of Shipping UK 2026: Navigating the Future, its flagship international conference, which will take place at the QEII Centre, Westminster, on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Tickets are now on sale. Hosted by the UK Chamber of Shipping in partnership with Riviera Maritime Media, Shipping UK 2026 will …

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Redkik, a global software company transforming how insurance is delivered and administered across the logistics and supply chain industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Fortress Logistics Insurance, a specialty insurance brokerage focused exclusively on the logistics industry and recognized for its consultative approach to risk management and program design. Together, Redkik and Fortress will …

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Germany-based companies, municipalities and other interested parties can apply for funding from 17 August. Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) has allocated €70 million (around $81 million) to accelerate the adoption of zero- and low-emission technologies in inland shipping through the programme titled “Directive on Grants for Green Inland Navigation”. The funding is expected support …

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