Japan

MOL profit sinks 49.9% in 2025 as affiliate earnings collapse

Its equity income dropped to $0.27b from $1.67b, dragging returns lower.

MOL profit sinks 49.9% in 2025 as affiliate earnings collapse

Its equity income dropped to $0.27b from $1.67b, dragging returns lower.

Imabari Shipbuilding delivers 64,000-DWT carrier with multi-cargo capability

The vessel enters service with CSR BC&OT compliant cargo design and emissions systems.

Seagate launches Japan’s first dual-system tugboat

Bisan Maru adds onboard fuel blending system, cutting reliance on bunkering logistics.

DP World launches direct Japan-Philippines shipping for Ichijo Komuten

It speeds up the transport of prefabricated housing materials.

CMA CGM opens Japan-Europe route amidst reliability push

The new service will link Kobe, Nagoya, and Yokohama directly to North Europe ports.

Genbu makes history with first-ever autonomous navigation certification for coastal container ships

The regulator issued AUTO-Nav2 notation to Genbu under autonomous coastal guidelines.

MOL–Hitachi MOU moves data centres offshore as land constraints tighten

Projects target Japan first with expansion planned in Malaysia and the US.

J-ENG marine engine reaches 95% hydrogen co-firing

Testing validates emissions reduction and stable engine performance.

JMU-UK university pact accelerates offshore energy innovation efforts

Under the MoU, the two will establish a framework for collaboration across research, amongst others.

Shinkurushima Sanoyas gains landmark approval for CO₂ carrier

ClassNK approved the world's first liquefied CO₂ carrier design.

ClassNK endorses Seawing data as industry faces stricter wind-propulsion standards

The tension generating the ship’s traction force and system performance is appropriate.

MOL takes 25% stake in V.Ships France

V.Ships will manage two LNG carriers for INEOS in 2027.

MOL targets Europe’s offshore wind support business with planned CSOVs

Two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels will be delivered in 2027.

ClassNK approves NYK Line subsea cable-laying vessel

It will support long-distance subsea DC power transmission.