1. The Evolution and Impact of container vessels on Global Trade. Container vessels are the backbone of modern global trade, powering the movement of goods across continents. They enable efficient, large-scale transportation that connects producers and consumers worldwide.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/29/the-evolution-and-impact-of-container-vessels-on-global-trade/
2. Naming ceremony for the Grande Shanghai, Grimaldi Group’s first Ammonia Ready car carrier. This morning in Haimen, the naming ceremony of the Grande Shanghai was held — marking the launch of the first of ten next-generation PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels commissioned by the Grimaldi Group from China Merchants Heavy Industries. The first five vessels will be capable of transporting 9,000 CEU , while the remaining five will offer an increased capacity of 9,800 CEU.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/29/naming-ceremony-for-the-grande-shanghai-grimaldi-groups-first-ammonia-ready-car-carrier/
3. Brazil judge rejects Maersk request to alter $1 billion port auction. A Brazilian judge has rejected a request by Danish shipping group Maersk to suspend a bidding process for the Tecon 10 terminal at Brazil’s Port of Santos pending its call for a review to allow firms already operating there into the first phase.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/29/brazil-judge-rejects-maersk-request-to-alter-1-billion-port-auction/
4. Unifeeder and VisionSpring Foundation launch eye care campaign. Unifeeder has partnered with Vision Spring Foundation to launch a three-month long vision screening programme for commercial vehicle drivers and allied transport workers in the Kutch District of Gujarat, to help enhance road safety.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/29/unifeeder-and-visionspring-foundation-launch-eye-care-campaign/
5. How COSCO SHIPPING build “Houses” on the Roof of the World. Originally built for maritime transport, 16 steel containers journeyed 4,000 kilometers to the Tibet plateau to serve as insulated shelters and provide warmth for the locals. This is the second consecutive year that COSCO SHIPPING Development . has provided such support for the snowbound region.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/07/29/how-cosco-shipping-build-houses-on-the-roof-of-the-world/
6. Diana Shipping takes softer rate on new kamsarmax fixture. Hot on the heels of ultramax charter deal with Cargill, Greece’s Diana Shipping has fixed one of its kamsarmaxes to Singapore-based Propel Shipping, accepting a reduced dayrate compared to the vessel’s previous employment.The New York-listed dry bulk outfit with 36 ships in its fleet has secured employment for the 2013-built Astarte at $12,500 per day, minus a 5% third-party commission.
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-takes-softer-rate-on-new-kamsarmax-fixture/
7. Hutchison eyes Chinese strategic partner to get $22.8bn ports deal over the line. CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong-based conglomerate, confirmed on Monday that it is in discussions to bring a “major strategic investor” from China into the bidding consortium for its $22.8bn global ports business. The move follows the expiration of a 145-day exclusivity agreement with the original buyers’ group and comes amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny from Beijing.
https://splash247.com/hutchison-eyes-chinese-strategic-partner-to-get-22-8bn-ports-deal-over-the-line/
8. Houthis threaten all ships linked to Israeli trade in escalated maritime campaign. Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Sunday declared an escalation in their maritime campaign, announcing they will now target any ships belonging to companies that do business with Israeli ports, regardless of flag, ownership, or destination. The warning, delivered in a televised statement by the group’s military spokesperson, marks what the Iran-aligned militants described as the “fourth phase” of their operations against Israel.
https://splash247.com/houthis-threaten-all-ships-linked-to-israeli-trade-in-escalated-maritime-campaign/
9. Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision between a sailboat and barge near Hibiscus Island in Miami, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of two children and others injured on Monday.The incident claimed the lives of a 7-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl, who were declared deceased upon arrival at Jackson Memorial Hospital. An 8-year-old girl and an 11-year-old girl remain in critical condition, while a 12-year-old girl and a 19-year-old girl were rescued from the water.
https://gcaptain.com/two-children-dead-after-sailboat-and-barge-collide-near-miami/
10. Venture Global Secures Record $15.1 Billion Financing for CP2 LNG Project. Venture Global has announced a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of $15.1 billion in project financing for Phase 1 of its CP2 LNG facility, marking a significant milestone in U.S. LNG exports under the Trump Administration.
https://gcaptain.com/venture-global-secures-record-15-1-billion-financing-for-cp2-lng-project/