South East Asia News


Urals Freight Rates to India Drop As Tanker Availability Increases

Jul 10, 2026

Freight rates for tanker shipments of Russia's Urals crude from western ports to India have fallen in July from the previous month as summer season and increased vessel availability eased pressure on the market, according to three trading sources…

PD Ports Names New CEO

Jul 10, 2026

UK port and logistics business PD Ports has appointed current chief operating officer (COO) Paul Foreman as chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Frans Calje who will step down from the position.Foreman was appointed following a competitive recruitment process…

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to Resume Suez Canal Sailings

Jul 06, 2026

Shipping groups Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under their Gemini joint network, Maersk said on Monday, hitting shares of both companies because of the potential impact on freight rates.The Asia-Europe…

CMA CGM Celebrates Naming NOTRE DAME, the Largest French-Flagged Containership

Jul 02, 2026

The CMA CGM Group celebrated the naming ceremony of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Le Havre, the newest vessel in its fleet.Measuring nearly 400 meters in length, 61 meters in width and with a capacity of up to 24,000 TEUs, the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME…

Swire Shipping Announces New Branch Office in Timor-Leste

Jul 02, 2026

Swire Shipping announced the establishment of a new branch office in Dili, Timor-Leste, marking a milestone in the company's investment in Southeast Asia.The new office will be led by Darry Tan, who has spent the past two years on the ground…

Giovanni Corbetta Appointed as New Chief Executive Officer at Unique Group

Jul 01, 2026

Unique Group, global leaders in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced the appointment of Giovanni Corbetta as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2026.Giovanni brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the offshore energy…

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi Launches Guideline For Maritime Businesses in the Emirate

Jul 01, 2026

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi, a platform for collaboration across the emirate’s growing maritime sector, operated by Abu Dhabi Maritime and led by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport…

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