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Hong Kong’s Yiulian Dockyard has officially reopened following a significant modernisation programme and workforce expansion, with management positioning the facility as one of the most operationally flexible ship repair hubs in Asia.  Operated by China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry, the Tsing Yi-based yard is now highlighting a capability that sets it apart within mainland China: it is the only dockyard in the country permitted to receive vessels alongside while still fully laden with cargo.  This operational flexibility provides a major advantage for shipowners facing emergency repairs or unplanned maintenance, particularly in the busy maritime corridors of southern China....

Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has moved forward with another major fleet investment after placing an order for two 114,000 dwt LR2 tankers at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC), a shipyard affiliated with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).  The deal, which also includes options for two additional vessels, was officially signed on May 28 in...

Posidonia 2026 will shine a spotlight on the next generation of maritime technology companies next week as The Captain’s Table officially unveils the finalists selected for its Maritime Innovation Demo Day in Athens.  The event, scheduled for June 3 at The Margi Hotel during Posidonia week, will bring together startups and scale-ups developing solutions across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, vessel operations, emissions reduction and maritime financial services. ...

As interest in wind-assisted propulsion continues to accelerate across the maritime sector, UK-based clean technology company GT Wings has introduced a new performance assessment tool designed to help shipowners better evaluate the commercial value of wind propulsion systems before installation.  The company announced that the new modelling framework, developed in partnership with maritime simulation specialist Blue Wasp Marine, has now received independent verification from classification...

Singapore-based BW Epic Kosan (BWEK) has deepened its collaboration with GIT Coatings as the company accelerates the rollout of proactive...

Oslo-based maritime fuel platform Ofiniti has acquired Rotterdam-headquartered maritime intelligence company Teqplay as part of a broader strategy to expand...

Maritime healthcare specialist VIKAND has entered into a strategic partnership with digital identity platform LedgID as both companies look to...

Walmart continues to significantly accelerate its delivery capabilities, with store-fulfilled logistics playing a central role in its fast-growing e-commerce performance....

The growing pressure on global shipping routes, particularly between Asia and Europe, is reviving long-standing discussions about alternative propulsion models...

Maritime digital solutions provider Marlink has signed a strategic partnership with vessel analytics company Metis in a move aimed at expanding shipowners’ access to advanced vessel data intelligence and AI-powered operational analytics.  Under the agreement, Marlink will act as a strategic integration partner for Metis’ vessel performance and operational data solutions, combining Metis’ onboard analytics and high-frequency data acquisition capabilities with Marlink’s global digital infrastructure, cyber-secure connectivity services and worldwide maritime support...