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New Senate bill targets 'chameleon carriers' that reopen to escape penalties Werner Enterprises Posts Highest Revenue Per Truck Growth in One-Way Segment in a Decade CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch United Ports LLC in $2.4 Billion Terminal Joint Venture UPS shift away from Amazon shows bigger payoff Lanesurf: 62% of Loads Get Vetted Carrier Offers Before Brokers Arrive India-China Border Trade Via Lipulekh Resumes Aug 1; China Permits 20 Traders Geopolitics Drives CMA CGM Q2 Profit Surge of 42% as Volumes and Rates Climb Benchmark Diesel Price Rises Third Week as Futures Plunge; Spread Hits Record Indian Government Limits Sugar Dealers to 400 Tonnes Stock Until November to Curb Hoarding Tenants signing longer leases for larger warehouses as 3PLs lock in capacity New Senate bill targets 'chameleon carriers' that reopen to escape penalties Werner Enterprises Posts Highest Revenue Per Truck Growth in One-Way Segment in a Decade CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch United Ports LLC in $2.4 Billion Terminal Joint Venture UPS shift away from Amazon shows bigger payoff Lanesurf: 62% of Loads Get Vetted Carrier Offers Before Brokers Arrive India-China Border Trade Via Lipulekh Resumes Aug 1; China Permits 20 Traders Geopolitics Drives CMA CGM Q2 Profit Surge of 42% as Volumes and Rates Climb Benchmark Diesel Price Rises Third Week as Futures Plunge; Spread Hits Record Indian Government Limits Sugar Dealers to 400 Tonnes Stock Until November to Curb Hoarding Tenants signing longer leases for larger warehouses as 3PLs lock in capacity
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Union Maritime Widens Newbuild Push with VLGC Debut at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Logistics
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Union Maritime Widens Newbuild Push with VLGC Debut at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

According to Splash247, diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first very large gas carrier (VLGC) newbuilding order, with two VLGC/VLAC vessels on order at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The ships, costing roughly $234 million total, are expected to deliver in 2029. This marks the company's entry into the large gas carrier sector, adding to its broad orderbook of tankers, chemical tankers, product carriers, and dry bulk tonnage.

Jul 10, 2026 1 source
HMM Secures Bareboat Charter for Two Gas Carrier Newbuilds with Swiss Commodity Trader Mercuria Logistics
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HMM Secures Bareboat Charter for Two Gas Carrier Newbuilds with Swiss Commodity Trader Mercuria

South Korean shipping major HMM has secured bareboat charter contracts with a shipping unit of Swiss commodities trader Mercuria for two 90,000 cu m gas carriers. The seven-year charters, worth KRW311.8bn ($202m), are scheduled to start in July 2029 with options to extend. The vessels are part of HMM's recently disclosed 10-ship newbuilding programme aimed at expanding beyond container shipping.

Jun 29, 2026 1 source
JP Morgan Expands Shipping Fleet with New Samsung Orders Logistics
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JP Morgan Expands Shipping Fleet with New Samsung Orders

JP Morgan has placed significant orders for new tankers and gas carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries, valued at over $660 million. This move is part of an aggressive expansion strategy in the shipping sector.

Jun 1, 2026 5 sources