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Maritime and shipping

2025 another record year for S’pore’s port as containers handled, vessel arrivals hit new highs

The record highs achieved by Singapore's port in 2025 highlight its role as a "choice port of call", said Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai.
The record highs achieved by Singapore's port in 2025 highlight its role as a "choice port of call", said Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai.

Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make U-turn, ship data shows

A crude oil tanker is docked in the Maracaibo Lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Jan 8, 2026.
A crude oil tanker is docked in the Maracaibo Lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Jan 8, 2026.

Kyiv says Russia hit two cargo vessels in Black Sea, Syrian crew member killed

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba posted images of the damage on his X account.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba posted images of the damage on his X account.

Seaborne robbery cases in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore highest since 2007

In almost half of the cases, nothing was taken despite the vessels being boarded by unknown persons.
In almost half of the cases, nothing was taken despite the vessels being boarded by unknown persons.

Hoisting Russian flags, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light

The oil tanker named Boracay, a vessel suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade.
The oil tanker named Boracay, a vessel suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade.

Two tugboats detained over illegal anchoring off Johor waters

The boat was alleged to have anchored without a permit.
The boat was alleged to have anchored without a permit.

US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

In a post on X, the US military’s European Command said the Trump administration had seized the vessel for violating US sanctions.
In a post on X, the US military’s European Command said the Trump administration had seized the vessel for violating US sanctions.

SUTL Enterprise to acquire Marina at Keppel Bay for $40 million

SUTL will invest in modernisation and infrastructure upgrades for the marina, including upgraded berthing infrastructure.
SUTL will invest in modernisation and infrastructure upgrades for the marina, including upgraded berthing infrastructure.

Russia attacks Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, damages civilian ship, Kyiv says

Ukrainian rescuers working at the site of a Russian strike on port facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region on Dec 23.
Ukrainian rescuers working at the site of a Russian strike on port facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region on Dec 23.

Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1.   Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1.   Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.