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The world’s largest car carrier has left a yard in China on its maiden voyage to Brazil. The vessel is identified as BYD Shenzhen and the manufacturers, BYD's investment in this…

By Roland Ekama International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for immediate release of the Galaxy Leader and its crew. Speaking at the…

Roll on Roll Off shipowner said it has reached an agreement to sell the 6,500 ceu, 2007-built, Hoegh Bangkok for $63 million to an undisclosed buyer. The company said the sale of Hoegh…

More than three days after the fatal fire started on the Shoei Kisen Kaisha vessel it is still too dangerous for salvors to board the vessel. As of Thursday evening the Dutch Coastguard…

Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the Shoei Kisen-owned car carrier. The vessel, chartered by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K…

The Italian shipping line Grimaldi Group is ordering two more pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) from CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. Having a length of 200 meters, a width of 38…

In an attempt to benefit from the booming car-carrying trade, French container carrier CMA CGM, has concluded plans to enter Roll on Roll Off (RORO) operations, saying it is looking forward…

Chery will partner with Wuhu Shipyard to develop a car carrier construction base in Weihai and build its own fleet to support the fast-expanding export business. Chery Wuhu Weihai marine…

Authorities in India have fined Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Company for having created and…

Höegh Autoliners has entered into a construction contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry confirming its plans to move forward with a new generation of vessels that will be the world’s…