1. Dry Bulk Industry pays tribute to outgoing INTERCARGO Chairman Dimitri Fafalios. Leading figures across the dry bulk shipping sector have joined in paying tribute to Dimitri Fafalios, who concluded his chairmanship of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) on 31 December 2024 after six years of distinguished leadership.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/13/dry-bulk-industry-pays-tribute-to-outgoing-intercargo-chairman-dimitri-fafalios/
2. Alexandros Josephides the next Director General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. The Cyprus Shipping Chamber, is delighted to announce that its Board of Directors has unanimously decided to appoint its current Deputy Director General / Marine Manager, Alexandros Josephides, as the next Director General. Mr. Josephides will succeed Mr. Thomas A. Kazakos, who is taking over as Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping in London, effective 1st April 2025.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/13/mr-alexandros-josephides-is-the-next-director-general-of-the-cyprus-shipping-chamber/
3. LNG powers unprecedented year for orders of alternative-fuelled vessels. According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels. A total of 515* such ships were ordered, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, underscoring the industry’s growing commitment to decarbonization.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/13/lng-powers-unprecedented-year-for-orders-of-alternative-fuelled-vessels/
4. FuelEU Maritime – Exemptions. The FuelEU Maritime regulation, enforced January 1, 2025, aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a well-to-wake basis within EU and EEA waters.
The regulation mandates compliance with GHG intensity limits and promotes the use of alternative fuels and technologies. GHG intensity, in the EU maritime sector, refers to energy consumed per unit of output.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/13/fueleu-maritime-exemptions/
5. Höegh Autoliners & Svitzer set new standard for sustainable sea shipping in Australia. Agreement around EcoTow solution secures Höegh Autoliners the first-ever, low-carbon towage service in Australia.
Copenhagen, Oslo, 8 January 2025 – Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation services in the Roll-on, Roll-off segment, have partnered to deliver Svitzer’s first ever EcoTow solution in Australia, servicing the largest and most environmentally friendly car-carrier vessel class in the world on its call to four ports ‘Down Under’.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/01/13/hoegh-autoliners-svitzer-set-new-standard-for-sustainable-sea-shipping-in-australia/
6. Elbdeich back for more Wenchong boxships. German owner Elbdeich Reederei has returned to China’s Wenchong yard for up to four more containership newbuilds.
Copenhagen-based MB Shipbrokers reports Elbdeich is ordering a pair of 1,900 teu vessels at about $32.2m each, with options attached for two more.
https://splash247.com/elbdeich-back-for-more-wenchong-boxships/
7. Pot Scheepvaart back at Royal Bodewes for another MPP newbuild. Dutch owner Pot Scheepvaart has returned to fellow shipyard Royal Bodewes with an order for an additional 6,340 dwt multipurpose (MPP) newbuild.
The new contract, which follows another unit booked for construction in March last year, will see the vessel delivered in 2027.
https://splash247.com/pot-scheepvaart-back-at-royal-bodewes-for-another-mpp-newbuild/
8. Next Geosolutions secures more work for TenneT. Offshore energy services contractor Next Geosolutions has been selected by Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT for site surveys at two wind farm zones off the Netherlands.
https://splash247.com/next-geosolutions-secures-more-work-for-tennet/
9. Chinese Exports Rise To Record Ahead Of Looming Trump Tariffs. Chinese exports hit a record high as companies rushed to get goods out the door to make up for sluggish demand at home and ahead of the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House.
https://gcaptain.com/chinese-exports-rise-to-record-ahead-of-looming-trump-tariffs/
10. Japan, Philippines, U.S. Vow To Deepen Cooperation, Manila Says. Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday following a call among their leaders.
https://gcaptain.com/japan-philippines-u-s-vow-to-deepen-cooperation-manila-says/