NTSB reports on expensive American Mariner strike on navigational aid A steering system failure led to the 730-foot bulk carrier American Mariner contacting a navigational aid in the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, causing $1.25 million in damage to
Vertom newbuilds will feature MacGregor fully electric cargo cranes Four 10,700 dwt geared multipurpose tweendeckers ordered by the Rhoon, Netherlands-headquartered Vertom Group at Chowgule Shipyards in India will each be equipped with two MacGregor fully electric cargo cranes. The order represents
MacGregor secures first electric crane order for India-built vessels MacGregor has received an order from the Netherlands-based Vertom Group to supply fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels. This contract marks MacGregor's first delivery of electric cranes for vessels constructed in India, representing a major step in bringing sustainable maritime solutions to emerging markets. The vessels will be built at Chowgule Shipyard in India, with the or
Etihad Cargo announces new European commercial team structure Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced a restructuring of its European commercial team into five areas. According to the company, these changes come in response to sustained growth and the expansion of Etihad Airways' network and capacity offering across Europe. The five new European regions led by Rainer Krammer, Regional Manager Europe and Americas, include:
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CEVA Logistics breaks ground on new warehouse in Singapore Early in May, CEVA Logistics commenced construction works on a new warehouse in Singapore to develop its logistics hub in the region. Joining nearby CEVA sites, including two fully automated warehouses, the new multi-customer warehouse will anchor CEVA's western Singapore logistics campus. Located in the established Jurong Industrial Estate in western Singapore, the facility will cover approximat
AD Ports strengthens presence in Kazakhstan with new terminal plans and fleet expansion in the Caspian Sea AD Ports Group announced the signing and exchange of several diverse agreements to broaden its operations in Kazakhstan. The exchange took place on the sidelines of the visit of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed accompanied by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of t
cargo-partner, Nippon Express develop unified road transport solutions across Europe Nippon Express and cargo-partner are combining their road transport operations across Europe to create an integrated, pan-European road transport network. By combining regional strengths and offering flexible groupage, LTL, and FTL solutions, the two companies are responding to growing customer demand. One year after cargo-partner became a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., the two c
CMA CGM launches global recruitment platform CMA CGM Group has announced the official launch of its dedicated seafarer recruitment platform: CMASHIPS.com This new online space has been designed to simplify the application process for future seafarers, promote maritime professions, and attract the best seafaring talents - officers, engineers, ratings, catering staff, and cadets. "This new website goes far beyond a simple recruitment platform
Suez Canal offers 15% transit fee discount for large boxships Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced a 15% discount on transit fees for container ships with a net tonnage of at least 130,000 metric tons, in a bid to restore trade flows through the waterway and help carriers manage rising insurance premiums, according to Reuters. The incentive, effective May 15 for a 90-day period, applies to qualifying vessels regardless of whether they are laden or e
Pause in China-US trade war complicates shipper options An agreement between Chinese and US negotiators to reduce tariffs by 115% and hold fire in their trade dispute for 90 days has further complicated shippers' logistical choices, as carriers also consider the outcome of the weekend's discussions in Switzerland. US Trade Secretary Scott Bessent and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng were locked in negotiations over the weekend following the ramping up o
Record cocaine haul in Busan port More than 700 kilos of cocaine were seized on 10 May by Korea Customs from a container on a ship operated by Hapag-Lloyd, making it the largest haul of the drug in South Korea's Busan port. Korea Customs announced on 12 May that 720 kilos of cocaine with a street value of KRW 360 billion (around US$255 million) was confiscated after its inspectors boarded the vessel shortly after it arrived in Bu
Port of Bilbao welcomes Onego Deusto on its first voyage with eSAIL wind-assisted technology The Port of Bilbao has welcomed Onego Deusto, operated by Onego Shipping & Chartering, as its first port of call after departing Rotterdam equipped with advanced eSAIL suction sails. This arrival marks a major milestone in the shared sustainability efforts of the Spanish port and the Dutch shipping company, highlighting a firm commitment to reducing the maritime sector's carbon footprint. Equippe
CEVA Logistics announces first low-carbon LCL service between France and Ivory Coast CEVA Logistics has announced the launch of a low-carbon ocean freight service, which will leverage marine biofuel, between France and Ivory Coast. The CMA CGM's logistics arm will commence a new weekly Less Than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight service connecting France's ports in Rouen, Marseille and Lyon with the port of Abidjan in Ivory Coast. According to CEVA, this service directly address
Baltic Container Terminal completes first phase of quay upgrade International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) has completed the first phase of a two-phase major upgrade of its Helskie Quay. The project, implemented over 400 meters of quay line, represents an important step in the Port of Gdynia's goal to accommodate larger vessels. This objective will become a reality this September with the commissioning of 100 met
Yang Ming nears US$1.4 million in Q1 revenue Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming reported total revenues of US$1.38 million in the first quarter of 2025, while container volumes between China and the United States have been significantly impacted due to tariff-driven trade policies. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have revised their 2025 global economic growth foreca
CMA CGM's U.S. Cargo Halved by Trade War; Tariff Truce Offers Brief Respite CMA CGM has seen its cargo volumes to the United States cut in half since the onset of the U.S.-China trade war, according to Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of the French shipping giant. Speaking in the French Senate on May 12, Saadé underscored the significance of the current tariff truce between Washington and Beijing. CMA CGM, alongside Danish rival Maersk, has been among the hardest hit by the wave of p
The Role of ELDs in Ensuring Compliance in Trucking Logistics Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are changing how trucks operate. They help trucking companies follow safety rules and avoid violations on the road. As road freight increases, keeping drivers legal and safe is more important than ever. ELDs make it easier to track driver hours, vehicle movement, and on-duty status. Without ELDs, mistakes and violations can lead to huge fines and legal issues. Th
MSC Antonia grounding tied to escalating GPS jamming near Jeddah Three days after running aground off the coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 7,000 TEU container ship MSC Antonia remains stranded in the Red Sea. Maritime tracking data indicates the vessel likely fell victim to GPS spoofing, which is an increasingly common cyber threat in the region. According to maritime intelligence firm Windward, analysis of vessel movements revealed clear spoofing patterns t
RBS Unveils TOPX Intelligent 3D: Redefining the Future in Terminal Operations Revolutionary super intelligent technology that promises unprecedented optimization and performance in ports In a bold move that will redefine the limits of port technology, RBS has launched TOPX Intelligent 3D, a revolutionary advancement in terminal operations that goes far beyond the traditional digital twin. This is not just a virtual replica of a terminal-it is a real-time, intelligent, exec
Equinor extends stay for Simon Møkster ERRV trio Norwegian energy major Equinor has exercised the first extension option for three Simon Møkster Shipping's emergency response and rescue vessels. The vessels in question are the 2003-built Stril Poseidon, the 2011-built Stril Merkur, and the 2008-built Stril Herkules. The vessels will continue their services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. All three vessels signed their contracts ...
Greta Thunberg-led activists storm Maersk Tankers Copenhagen office Over 50 activists from the Green Youth Movement (Den Grønne Ungdomsbev�gelse) have broken into the Copenhagen office of Maersk Tankers. The activists claim that the action is part of a larger series of actions over the next 10 days that will focus on the alleged role of Maersk in the climate crisis and Israel's war ...
Russia readies billions for domestic fleet buildout Russia is stepping up the development and renewal of its fleet with plans to add more than 1,600 domestically built ships by 2036. Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin said that more than RUB500bn ($6.2bn) in federal funding will be spent over the next six years to support shipbuilders, component manufacturers and shipowners. He noted that ...
Tariff truce tipped to usher in covid era uptick in box fortunes The 90-day tariff ceasefire between the world's top two economies could see covid era surges in shipments and box freight rates, one leading analyst has suggested. The US and China have agreed to slash reciprocal tariffs by 115% for the next 90 days. Now the US tariff on China is at 30%, whilst the Chinese ...
Synera takes over majority stake in Taiwanese offshore wind farm Asian offshore wind farm developer Synera Renewable Energy has taken over a majority ownership of the 376MW Formosa 2 wind farm off Taiwan. Formosa 2 is the first offshore wind farm to achieve commercial operation among all projects in Taiwan's second phase of offshore wind development. Synera is a founding shareholder and developer of Formosa 2 ...
What's shaping the grain trades this year? The demand outlook for the coming 12 months, and opportunities arising from geographic and geopolitical changes were under the microscope at the Agri-commodities session moderated by Maryana Yarmolenko Stober, the president of WISTA Switzerland, at this year's Geneva Dry summit. Pierre-Francois Mahieu, a global wheat trader with Olam, told delegates he was expecting a recovery ...
Equinor could axe wind project off New York within days Norwegian energy giant Equinor is considering terminating its 810MW Empire Wind wind farm off Long Island due to the Trump administration putting a halt to the construction of the project. Interior secretary Doug Burgum directed the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to stop Equinor from continuing construction of the project, stating that more time ...
Höegh Evi signs decade-long FSRU charter with EGAS Norwegian marine infrastructure provider Höegh Evi has signed a 10-year time charter agreement with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the deployment of the 2013-built Hoegh Gandria LNG carrier as an FSRU in Egypt. The FSRU unit, set to be converted from a 160,548-cbm LNG carrier to an FSRU, will be deployed in the ...
Hanwha Ocean ditches Chinese JV yard South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean is putting some distance between itself and China, a nation very much in the crosshairs of the Donald Trump administration in the US. Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, has announced it will dissolve an offshore joint venture its recently acquired Singapore yard, Dyna-Mac, operates ...
Rodolphe Saadé takes stake in French cinema giant CMA CGM head Rodolphe Saadé's sprawling media empire has another marquee brand. Merit France, Saadé's family holding, has taken a 20% stake in French cinema giant Pathé for an undisclosed sum. "Welcoming the Saadé family as a partner will accelerate the growth and modernisation of Pathé. It will also allow us to continue working with the ...
MSC ship aground off Jeddah, likely victim of GPS spoofing Three days on from grounding off Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 7,000 teu MSC Antonia remains stuck in the Red Sea, with vessel tracking showing the ship was likely the victim of GPS jamming. Analysis from Windward, a maritime analytics firm, has highlighted the spoofing patterns that ended up with the ship aground near the Eliza ...
Industry must not lose sight of human factor behind new regulations We are in danger of forgetting the faces behind our workforce as companies remain heavily focussed on compliance, writes Claudia Paschkewitz, Columbia Group's director of sustainability and diversity. Regulatory compliance is a crucial aspect of the maritime industry that ensures the safety and efficiencies of crews and vessels. The last five years has seen a ...
Ofac sanctions Iranian military-linked shipping network exposed in leaked documents The US has blacklisted a multi-jurisdictional network it accused of shipping Iranian oil on behalf of the Iran's Armed Forces...
Tariff reprieve upside vs Covid lockdown rebound: This time it's different Container shipping investors are bullish about the bounce-back of China-US volumes following the US decision to slash tariffs. Comparisons are...
Mitsui-backed e-methanol plant opens in Denmark The world's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant has opened in Kasso, Denmark, making methanol from solar power and biogenic CO2
Trade deal with US is 'positive step' for British shipping, says Chamber Carve-outs for cars, steel and beef
MSC-operated boxship runs aground off Jeddah The containership was travelling south through the Red Sea, en route to Jeddah from Malta on MSC's West Med to...
Dutch boxship tonnage provider ties up newbuilding deal for MPV pair New diesel-electric ships ordered in a collaboration with Germany's Leonhardt & Blumberg and compatriot shipowner Boomsma Shipping
Ship finance activity ebbs but less uncertainty could revive deal flow in second half The hope for ship finance is that uncertainty over world trade clears, giving investors and owners more confidence, and fundamental...
CMA CGM boxship hits Hamburg gantry crane Hamburg Police said the containership is temporarily banned from leaving port while an investigation into the incident is carried out
Marine insurers underwriting Russia tanker calls after crude prices drop below cap Shipowners more confident doing such fixtures without risk of inaccurate attestations, says P&I club lawyer
Marine insurance: no direction home for rates in second half Unsustainable markets are not in shipowners' long-term interests, brokers insist
Growing administrative burden adding to crew fatigue problem Minimum shipboard manning, increasing administration and growing compliance reporting means many vessel's crew continue to be overloaded with work
Russia to launch huge shipbuilding programme The $6bn project unveiled by the government this week is part of plans to increase use of the northern sea...
Carriers hike transpacific rates to ride trade détente shipping surge Container lines are sharply increasing transpacific freight rates - some exceeding $6,000 per feu for June departures - as shippers...
Suez Canal touts 15% discounts to entice shipping back to the Red Sea Several major shipping companies have been tentatively returning ships to the Red Sea amid positive security developments, but the Suez...
South Korea drives commercialisation of first liquefied hydrogen carrier With participants from HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Heavy and national organisations developing technologies, the following goalposts have been scheduled:...
CK Hutchison affirms port deal will comply with all laws and regulations Li Ka-shing's port deal draws Beijing's scrutiny, highlighting strategic stakes in US-China rivalry
The Daily View: Long-range problems
Daily Briefing US-China trade war de-escalation was expected - but not this fast | ICS vows to continue speaking out against 'draconian'...
Large truckload carriers make capacity cuts, but trucks reenter the market The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index hit its lowest point since 2014 in the first quarter, but April saw a net gain of 558 active carriers, US data shows.
AI continues its advance across truckload fleets, drayage Technology providers are rolling out artificial intelligence tools to help augment transportation teams and service providers with limited resources.
Yang Ming expects stable Q2 on non-US-China trades The carrier was commenting after reporting its first-quarter results along with Taiwan's other two mainline carriers, Evergreen Marine and Wan Hai Lines.
Freighter exodus leaves trans-Pacific air cargo on edge after China-US trade deal The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China.
Trump administration's sanctions on Iran strike out at more Chinese companies Two tankers blacklisted as Treasury Department goes after Sepehr Energy's network
Pangaea Logistics says revamped board a factor in dividend-buybacks plan Management grilled by equity analyst over decision to cut distribution by half
MSC container ship aground for three days in Red Sea amid questions over GPS jamming Windward says GPS jammers' capabilities are expanding
Venture Global undergoing 'enormous step' change in LNG expansion Producer and shipowner aiming to be 'largest stop' for available volumes in next few years
Police swoop on Thunberg protests at Maersk Tankers Copenhagen office back to normal after action on Tuesday
Seaspan Corp snaps up Japanese car carrier pair for $210m Two 7,000-ceu dual-fuel LNG vessels purchased from backers of Ocean Network Express
New Fortress Energy locks in charter for FSRU with Caribbean project Regas unit had been idling in Spain awaiting new business
Greta Thunberg led climate protests at Maersk Tankers broken up by police Copenhagen office back to normal after action on Tuesday
Marine insurance costs set for multi-year fall amid hot competition Athens conference hears how new competition is pushing down premiums
George Economou's TMS Cardiff Gas offloads last LNG steamship to buyer 'shrouded in secrecy' Frustrations grow as second-quarter secondhand sales action stalls
Nordic American sheds veteran tanker US-listed company banks $22.5m for suezmax built 21 years ago
'Mini-boom': US-China tariff breakthrough primes container market for lift-off Short-term boom and higher rates look likely, as frontloading drives an early peak season
LPG shipowner Geogas rolls out money-saving performance tool developed by kiteboarding champion Swiss company saw huge gains after trialling system
All jobs to go as Vitol and Grindrod wind up bunker business Shareholders say 'difficult decision' taken due to non-core nature of operation
Pull the other one: Sanctioned tanker pretends to be a tug in ship-to-ship transfers Suezmax 'as far as you can get' from a tug, says TankerTrackers
Viking Supply Ships snags AHTS in trans-Atlantic deal Christen Sveaas-backed owner acquires ship as North Sea rates are tipped to improve
CMB.Tech splashes $450m on VLCC and suezmax newbuildings as it extends investment drive Alexander Saverys' company is investing in ammonia-ready crude tanker newbuildings
JJ Ugland bulker caught up in massive drugs bust freed after six-week arrest Most seafarers returning to the Philippines, but two have been detained
Teekay suezmax lifts first cargo of new African crude in demand boost for tankers Atlanta Spirit has shipped out barrels of Nigeria's Obodo grade
George Economou's TMS Cardiff Gas offloads last LNG steam ship to buyer 'shrouded in secrecy' Frustrations grow as second-quarter secondhand sales action stalls
Maersk's Per Grind joins ESL Shipping to run handysize bulker fleet Finnish owner says new executive brings operational and commercial experience
Contships pushes down finance costs in talks with lenders as profit falls Greek owner has also built its backlog in series of charters to MSC and CMA CGM
Petros Panagiotidis-backed MPC Capital primed for sale-and-purchase drive Boss Constantin Baack says Hamburg asset manager is expanding maritime business
Is Idan Ofer-backed green fuel venture heading for a takeover by London Greek Constantine Logothetis? Investor builds holding in Aquis-listed fuel decarbonisation outfit to 28.76%
Greek owner AB Maritime strikes for first bulker in eight years as US port fee fears subside Renewed Greek appetite for Chinese-built tonnage
Indonesian tankers set for longer routes as Pertamina phases out Singapore fuel imports Tonne-mile demand for US-Indonesia voyages likely to rise, say sources
JR Shipping returns to dry bulk sector with order for two newbuildings Dutch owner says vessels will be ready for zero-emission operations with batteries
Russian shadow tankers face Baltic and North sea ban in new EU crackdown Proposal aims to strike a blow against dark fleet oil exports
Shipbuilder Nantong Xiangyu breaks into newcastlemax segment with bulker series Chinese yard is known for building midsize bulk carriers and chemical tankers
Russia unveils $6.2bn plan to build more than 1,600 cargo ships Prime minister Denis Manturov announced programme of civilian shipbuilding to boost capacity by 2036
Shipbuilder Nantong Xiangyu breaks into newscastlemax segment with bulker series The Chinese shipyard is known for building mid-size bulk carriers and chemical tankers
Indonesian tanker trades set to go long-haul as Pertamina phases out of fuel imports from Singapore Tonne-mile demand for US-Indonesia voyages likely to rise, say sources
South Korea to pump $39.2m into developing large-scale liquid hydrogen carriers Taskforce set up to showcase a demonstration ship by 2027
'Pay-as-you-save': Maritime titans seek to fuel Asia's green transition Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Asian Development Bank in energy-saving drive
Pause and effect: Container rates await new demand After China and the United States paused tariffs, ocean shippers and carriers watch and wait to see how demand develops.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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