Maritime/Shipbuilding
Xinhua Silk Road: Posidonia China Night provides high-level platform for int'l maritime exchange, cooperation
BEIJING, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Posidonia China Night, held in Athens during the Posidonia 2026, one of the world's leading maritime exhibitions, brought together maritime industry stakeholders from China and Greece, creating a high-level platform for international exchanges and cooperation...
"Tides & Voices" Salon: Consolidating the Foundation for Peace and Development in the South China Sea Through Dialogue and Cooperation
BEIJING, June 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 5, the "Tides & Voices" salon convened at China Media Group's Sanya Studio. Hosted by the CMG Chinese Language Programming Center, this event brought together Chinese and international experts from the CMG Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies. ...
Ferretti S.p.A. Shareholders Elect New Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting; FIH and Weichai Group Reaffirm Full Support for the Company's Future Development
HONG KONG and MILAN, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual General Meeting of Ferretti S.p.A. (HKEX stock code: 9638; Euronext Milan stock code: YACHT) ("Ferretti" or the "Company") was successfully held on 14 May 2026. At the meeting, shareholders approved by majority vote the slate of board n...
Global Times: From aquaculture to green energy, Fangchenggang in S.China's Guangxi charts sustainable path toward the sea
BEIJING, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Balancing on stilts nearly five feet high, fishermen wade through shifting tides with wooden poles tied to fishing nets in their hands. Beneath them, seawater one to two meters deep surges with every step. Working in unison, they struggle against the waves to...
Project SAVER CleanBlue: Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd Complete First Methanol Retrofit
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit progra...
Xinhua Silk Road: 10th Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum opens, highlighting resilience, synergy and win-win cooperation for port, shipping sector
BEIJING, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum opened on May 27 in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing together leading figures of the port and shipping sector from more than 70 countries and regions to discuss opportunities and challenges fa...
BOOSTING THE BOATING INDUSTRY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: FPT SHOWCASES ITS MARINE ENGINES AT THE SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW IN AUSTRALIA
TURIN, Italy, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its APAC market development strategy, FPT exhibited a selection of its marine powertrains at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the most influential nautical event in the Southern Hemisphere. An audience of over 45,000 enthusiasts we...
Ultra Maritime Secures New Contract to Strengthen Royal Australian Navy's Undersea Defence Capabilities
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Maritime Australia has been awarded a contract by the Australian Department of Defence to supply Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) units in support of the Royal Australian Navy. This latest agreement reinforces a trusted partnership spann...
Ericsson and Net Feasa to deliver maritime connectivity competitive advantage with 4G, 5G and Agentic AI
* Solution includes Ericsson Radio System products, powered by Ericsson on-Demand 5G core network, as well as Net Feasa's Agentic Control Tower platform * The partnership provides the maritime industry with reliable, secure connectivity, integrated with Agentic AI-driven data management and ope...
High-Trend International Group Announces Pricing of $15 Million Registered Direct Offering with Global Institutional Investors
NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) ("HTCO" or the "Company"), a global ocean transportation company, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with global institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 2,307,700...
High-Trend International Group Class A Shareholders Approve Major Corporate Governance Enhancements
NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) ("HTCO" or the "Company"),a global ocean transportation company, today announced that the Company's Class A shareholders approved a series of transformative corporate governance measures at an Extraordinary Gener...
HD Hyundai Robotics Secures Order for Robotic Welding Solutions from Chouest Group, Establishing a Strategic Foothold for Global Smart Yard Expansion
Supplying Three Shipyards in North America and One in Brazil; Expanding Opportunities for Smart Yard Collaboration Linked to MASGA DAEGU, South Korea and ATLANTA, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As a proven case of implementing the advancement and productivity innovation of the shipbuilding industry...
RobotPlusPlus Delivers Eco-Friendly Hydroblasting Robots to NOSCO Shipyard in Vietnam
HAI PHONG, Vietnam, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RobotPlusPlus Co., Ltd. ("RobotPlusPlus"), a leading global provider of robotic solutions for industrial surface preparation, has delivered more than 20 eco-friendly hydroblasting robots and integrated support systems to NOSCO Shipyard in Quang Nin...
High-Trend International Group Eliminates Financing Overhang and Plans Cancellation of 630,000 Class A Ordinary Shares (Originally Scheduled to Become Eligible for Resale on May 1, 2026)
NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO, the "Company") today announced that it has fully repaid all outstanding obligations under its financing arrangement with Streeterville Capital, LLC ("Streeterville") and has terminated the related transaction docu...
Cabrella Named Exclusive Insurance Partner for PSA's Inbound Shipping Program
Partnership Brings Comprehensive Insurance Coverage to Collectors Submitting
Cards to the World's Leading Authentication Service
LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabrella
Plug and Play partners with the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects to elevate Nigeria's maritime ecosystem
SINGAPORE, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play, the world's largest open innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria's ma...
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Wins South Korea's First Overseas Icebreaker Order
* Signed a $348.9 million contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration for one icebreaker, to be delivered in 2029 * Won the order over leading icebreaker builders, including Finland and Norway * "We plan to expand new export markets in the special-purpose ship sector based on our techno...
KKCG Maritime Submits Board of Directors Candidate Slate for Ferretti Group Ahead of Annual General Meeting
* Alberto Galassi proposed as CEO and Executive Director, reflecting his strong leadership of Ferretti and ensuring continuity as the Company enters its next phase of development * The slate brings together deep experience across luxury, maritime, M&A, capital allocation, governance and inter...
Neptune Robotics Invests US$12mn in New Singapore Factory to Drive Five-Fold Increase in Autonomous Ship Hull Cleanings
Move to capture a larger share of Singapore's hull cleanings at berth and
anchorage
New R&D operations enhances cutting-edge robotics and AI capabilities
SINGAPORE, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune Robotics
Philip Yeo's EDIS Expresses Support for Mencast's Growth Strategy; Becomes Top 20 Shareholder
SINGAPORE, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic Development Innovations Singapore ("EDIS") today announced its support for Mencast Holdings Ltd. (5NF.SI) ("Mencast"), reaffirming its confidence in the company's long-term strategy and growth prospects. Through its position built up via open mar...
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