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Chinese Shipyard Secures $1 Billion in Orders for Low-Carbon Container Ships Amid Global Fleet Renewal Efforts

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 22/06/2026 at 17:25

Science and Technology

While ports wait up to seven years for onshore electricity, three floating platforms can deliver clean electricity to large ships in a fraction of the time, eliminating the need for civil works, network reinforcement, and complex licenses, according to a consortium supported by the United Kingdom.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 01/06/2026 at 09:35

Ports and Shipyards

Ships coming from the United States arrive at the Port of Imbituba with over 150,000 tons of uncalcined coke, strengthening the solid bulk sector in Santa Catarina during the operational expansion phase in 2026.

Carla Teles 26/05/2026 at 17:39

Science and Technology

A 400-meter colossus powered by natural gas has just set sail from Shanghai to Europe, carrying over 24,000 containers. It is the world’s largest dual-fuel container ship and can cross the planet without refueling even once.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 26/05/2026 at 01:00

Maritime Transport

The Panama Canal stores water in Gatún and Alhajuela lakes to maintain 38 daily crossings and prevent a drought linked to El Niño from once again stalling ships, raising freight rates, and putting pressure on global supply chains as occurred in 2023 and 2024.

Carla Teles 24/05/2026 at 18:19

Ports and Shipyards

Ships departing from the United States, China, Spain, and Turkey will bring over 74,000 tons of soda ash to the Port of Recife in 2026, supplying glass, detergent, chemical, and water treatment industries in nine operations.

Carla Teles 23/05/2026 at 23:44

Geopolitics

More than 100 Chinese ships are surrounding Taiwan, warns the head of the country’s National Security Council.

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 23/05/2026 at 19:04

Construction

Australia prepares to dredge 96.5 million m³ in Moreton Bay to deepen, widen, and realign channels of the Port of Brisbane, in a project of up to 25 years designed to accommodate larger ships and enhance maritime safety and regional port efficiency.

Carla Teles 18/05/2026 at 23:21

Economy

Petrobras signed a contract worth R$ 11 billion with the Norwegian company DOF to build four subsea support vessels at the Navship shipyard in Navegantes. The vessels will have hybrid propulsion with batteries and electric motors, and the project is expected to generate 7,000 direct and indirect jobs in Santa Catarina.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 17/05/2026 at 01:28

Interesting facts

Iran authorizes the passage of about 30 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while Trump visits Beijing, according to an Iranian agency, the transit of Chinese ships was resumed after an understanding between Tehran and China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 14/05/2026 at 13:09

Science and Technology

Sweden resumes in Luleå the largest dredging of its modern era and will remove 22 million cubic meters to take the port beyond its 50,000-ton limit, make way for 160,000-ton ships, and unlock the ore route in the Baltic Sea.

Carla Teles 09/05/2026 at 23:05

Geopolitics

Armed ships, uncrewed and operating in dangerous locations: how the US ghost ship fleet transforms commercial vessels into autonomous machines of up to 2,000 tons for dangerous missions without putting crews on the front line.

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 08/05/2026 at 07:25