Jim Wilson

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX). This new service is designed to provide more connectivity between Far East Asia, Northern Europe, and West Africa via the Algeciras and Tangier Mediterranean hubs, ensuring reliable transit times and increased capacity. Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX) Details: Rotation: Algeciras –...

British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, to guarantee the safety of trapped ships (approximately 1,100 ships from the international fleet are trapped inside the Persian Gulf)  and to resume movement of commodities. It was...

AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.  Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony also served as the backdrop for a major announcement: two further Super B-Class vessels.  AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami,...

By the IMO The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows. IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization Meeting in London for its 50th session (23 – 27 March), the Committee approved the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization,...

Shipping Australia held a successful hybrid webinar-seminar recently on the topic of “Safe Ports” and attracted an audience of just under 60 guests (online and in-person). We were privileged and delighted to hear the thoughts of a panel of distinguished guests. Kicking off the event was Stephen Thompson, Partner, Head of Transport & Logistics, Colin...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through its subsidiary, MOL Euro Energie SAS. VSF has an established track record since 2001 in the crewing and operational management of LPG tankers, LNG Bunkering Vessels, and other vessels, including...

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a new-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore. This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has successfully completed a long-term partnership agreement with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect share in its secondary subsidiary, Dongwon Global Terminal Busan (DGT). DGT is South Korea’s first fully automated container terminal, utilizing Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) operations in Busan. Upon completion of its final development stage, DGT will have...

IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on lessons learned from the first cycle, the revised approach aims to make audits more responsive, data-driven and supportive of Member States’ implementation needs. At Assembly 34, IMO adopted the revised...

By the International Maritime Organization Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project is empowering women across the Asia-Pacific maritime sector through specialized online training – opening pathways to broader career opportunities and fostering a more balanced and diverse workforce. In the largest cohort to date, 40 female maritime professionals from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste &...