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Rio Marine Achieves First AWO RCP Certification

Sophie Becker - October 14, 2025

The Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) announced that Rio Marine, Inc. has become the first maritime services provider to achieve certification under the American...

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China Slaps US with ‘Special Port Fees’, Increase Annually

Priya Anika Rajan - October 14, 2025

The special port fees will be imposed on US vessels berthing at Chinese ports, initially charged USD 56 per net tonne from October 14...

Cochin Port

CMA CGM turns to India for six feeder newbuilds

Zhang Weili - October 14, 2025

France’s CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) to build six LNG-powered feeder containerships, marking the first-ever order...

Buenaventura Port

Iconic Christopher Columbus Replica Sinks Off Puerto Vallarta After 30 Years Of Service

Malik Johnson - October 14, 2025

A replica of Christopher Columbus’ historic galleon, the Marigalante, sank off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday afternoon following a mechanical failure,...

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US and China’s reciprocal port fees in effect

Malik Johnson - October 14, 2025

The U.S. and China have implemented reciprocal port fees. As of today, both countries have started to charge additional fees from each other’s ships. The...

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China details new port fee rules for ships linked to the United States

Carlos Nieves - October 14, 2025

Beijing on October 14, 2025, released detailed regulations for collecting a new special port fee from vessels connected with the United States. The measures specify...

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Naval repairs, China leads with 17 shipyards among the most active

Malik Johnson - October 14, 2025

Overall for the sector there was a growth of 7% in 2025 Genoa – Global ship repair activity increased by 7% in 2025, far exceeding...

Baltimore Port

Bureau Veritas classed Neoliner Origin, the first commercial sailing Ro-Ro ship

Akira Nakamura - October 14, 2025

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed the classification of the Neoliner Origin, a new-generation wind-powered /roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo vessel developed by the...

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