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Delivery of MV CSL Kuleana advances CSL International Pool newbuild program

CSL took delivery on May 29 of MV CSL Kuleana from YAMIC Shipyard, marking the latest milestone in the renewal of the CSL International Pool fleet. The vessel has now departed on her maiden voyage. CSL Kuleana is the fourth in a series of five Kamsarmax newbuilds developed with our Pool partner. The newbuild program is reshaping the […]

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Port of Quebec handled 26.8 million tonnes of cargo in 2025

At its annual public meeting yesterday, the Port of Québec described 2025 as a year of major advances, sustained performance, and renewed commitment to the community while announcing a cargo throughput of 26. 8 million tonnes versus 26.5 million tonnes in 2024. Olga Farman, President & CEO, Port of Québec stressed that the port’s sustained

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Drewry World Container Index surges by 23%

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, surged 23% to $3,433 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Drewry has received confirmation from multiple sources that this year’s peak season began earlier than usual, which is supporting stronger demand and higher freight

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Data shows investments in the methane decarbonisation pathway continue to grow

2026 data shows that the methane decarbonisation pathway is moving forward. This is despite geopolitical disruption and regulatory uncertainty, says industry coalition SEA-LNG. The latest data shows that LNG bunkering volumes are surging in major bunkering hubs, liquefied biomethane sales have grown six-fold in major ports and LNG-fuelled vessels now account for about 90% of

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Iran War drives new record in dirty tanker exports from the Americas

According to Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, dirty tanker exports in May from the Americas reached 14.5 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from the previous record of 13.8 mbpd in April. Dirty tankers are specialized vessels that transport unrefined, heavy fuel oil. “Compared to May 2025, exports are up 40% year-on-year and

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Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd complete first methanol retrofit 

Singapore – Seaspan Corporation, a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit program with the delivery of Seaspan Yangtze. This successful conversion is not only a remarkable technical achievement, but also

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Texas Governor Abbott breaks ground On $1 Billion Davie Defense Shipyard Modernization In Galveston

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday delivered remarks and participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on a $1 billion modernization of Davie Defense’s Gulf Copper Shipyards’ Coast Guard icebreaker production facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur. This project is the state’s first complex shipbuilding project in decades.  “This is a quintessential America First project,” said Governor Abbott. “America has a dire

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QSL admitted to Platinum Club of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

QSL announces its admission to the Platinum Club of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, the highest level of distinction within the Deloitte‑led recognition program. This designation is reserved for Canadian companies that have demonstrated sustained excellence for more than seven years, reflected in their ability to maintain high standards of governance, strategic leadership, and organizational performance

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The world’s largest French-flagged LNG-powered containership makes maiden call in Singapore

The CMA CGM Group marks the maiden call of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Singapore, a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel and the largest containership currently operating under the French flag. Following the start of its maiden commercial voyage in Shanghai, China, the vessel is now calling Singapore before continuing its journey to

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