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Strong first-half for Boskalis across all divisions

Zhang Weili - August 14, 2025

Although Royal Boskalis saw its orderbook decrease compared to the end of 2024, the company says it can look back on ‘a remarkably strong...

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HD Hyundai to establish shipbuilding presence in Philippines’ Subic Bay

Sophie Becker - August 14, 2025

South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai has unveiled plans to commence shipbuilding activities in the Philippines early next year. The development will come in...

Market

Vietnam food association urges trade ministry to challenge Philippine rice import suspension

Alexa Laguna - August 14, 2025

The Vietnam Food Association has asked the country’s trade ministry to challenge a move by the Philippines to suspend rice imports for two months,...

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One incident of armed robbery in Asia 5-11 August: ReCAAP ISC

wpoadmin - August 14, 2025

Over the past week, 5-11 August, one CAT 4 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC. The...

China

Criminal maritime networks exploiting every gap between Jurisdictions, warns Interpol chief

wpoadmin - August 14, 2025

“Criminal networks are exploiting every gap between jurisdictions and every weakness in our cooperation,” warns the head of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL),...

Algeria

Port operational updates from around the world (8 – 13 August 2025)

Akira Nakamura - August 13, 2025

Algeria Algiers: Due to congestion, the 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 4.13 days. To improve congestion, the port authority...

China

US Asserts Freedom of Navigation as Tensions Remain High in South China Sea

Priya Anika Rajan - August 13, 2025

The U.S. Navy conducted a “freedom of navigation operation” on Wednesday, August 13, approaching the disputed Scarborough Shoal, which was the scene of the...

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