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Construction of Canada’s Polar Max heavy icebreaker starts in Finland
Construction of Canada’s Polar Max heavy icebreaker starts in Finland In what it hails as “a historic milestone for the Canadian shipbuilding industry,” Lévis, Quebec-headquartered Davie today officially began construction of the Polar Max icebreaker at its Helsinki Shipyard subsidiary in Finland. While construction on the Polar Max hull will begin at Davie’s Helsinki Shipyard,…
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Interior rolls out long term offshore O&G lease sales schedule
Interior rolls out long term offshore O&G lease sales schedule The U.S. Department of the Interior reports that, as directed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), it is rolling out a long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The Department says…
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Coast Guard locates hatch blown off in W-Sapphire explosion
Coast Guard locates hatch blown off in W-Sapphire explosion In an update released at 7.15 p.m. EDT yesterday on its continuing response to the W-Sapphire explosion, the Coast Guard said that it had located a hatch that had been blown off the coal carrier in the blast. The Coast Guard has now updated the measures…
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Multi-train LNG project on Texas Gulf Coast embarks on carbon capture FEED study
Multi-train LNG project on Texas Gulf Coast embarks on carbon capture FEED study Coastal Bend LNG, a privately held energy infrastructure development company, has launched a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study with Solvanic for electrochemically mediated amine regeneration (EMAR) carbon capture at its planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project along the Texas Gulf Coast.…
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Shell-FOCOL JV books Nikkiso for its LNG-to-power project in Bahamas
Shell-FOCOL JV books Nikkiso for its LNG-to-power project in Bahamas Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG), an affiliate of Japan’s Nikkiso, has been hired by New Providence Gas (NPG), a joint venture (JV) to be formed by Shell and a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings, to provide a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification…
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Newly merged CMB.TECH-Golden Ocean entity controls a fleet of 80+ hydrogen-, ammonia-ready ships
Newly merged CMB.TECH-Golden Ocean entity controls a fleet of 80+ hydrogen-, ammonia-ready ships Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH and Norway-based dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) have […] The post Newly merged CMB.TECH-Golden Ocean entity controls a fleet of 80+ hydrogen-, ammonia-ready ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy…
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Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation
Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has held talks with […] The post Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing
Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing French renewable energy company Qair has secured a $5.7 million (approximately € 4.8 million) […] The post Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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MSC’s legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing
MSC’s legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world’s largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far. Go to journal of commerce
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J.B. Hunt reduces peak season surcharge on Southern California moves
J.B. Hunt reduces peak season surcharge on Southern California moves Domestic intermodal volumes have been stagnant on partner BNSF Railway out of Los Angeles, likely dulling the justification for the original $1,500 fee. Go to journal of commerce
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Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings
Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle. Go to journal of commerce
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US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants
US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT’s next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation’s road and rail network. Go to journal of commerce
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Sharp rise in Hamburg first-half volume driven by growth in Asian, Baltic trade
Sharp rise in Hamburg first-half volume driven by growth in Asian, Baltic trade New carrier services improved connections between Hamburg and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and India, while hinterland traffic has continued to develop. Go to journal of commerce
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MOL Cruises Names New Ship ‘MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA’ Ahead Of 2026 Launch
MOL Cruises Names New Ship ‘MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA’ Ahead Of 2026 Launch Image Credits: MOL Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has officially announced the name of its new cruise ship as the Mitsui Ocean Sakura. The vessel, operated by its subsidiary MOL Cruises, Ltd., is scheduled to begin service in late 2026. The company confirmed…
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US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela To Counter Threats From Drug Cartels
US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela To Counter Threats From Drug Cartels Image Credits: Wikipedia The United States is sending three Aegis guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela to counter Latin American drug cartels, which Washington has recently designated as global terrorist organizations. According to sources briefed on the matter, the USS Gravely, USS Jason…
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IMO Announces 2025 World Maritime Day Theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’
IMO Announces 2025 World Maritime Day Theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ Image for representation purposes only “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” is IMO’s World Maritime Day theme for 2025, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime Day on 25 September 2025. IMO Secretary-General Message Watch IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez video…
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Watch: Russia’s Nuclear Battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov Sails Again After 28 Years
Watch: Russia’s Nuclear Battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov Sails Again After 28 Years Image Credits: Massimo Frantarelli/X Russia’s heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov has returned to sea for the first time since 1997, after decades of delays in its overhaul and modernisation. The 28,000-ton battlecruiser, part of the Project 1144 Orlan (Kirov-class), was seen moving in…
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Ammonia & Methanol Declared Ready As Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels
Ammonia & Methanol Declared Ready As Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels Image for representation purposes only Both ammonia and methanol have moved from theory to reality as zero-emission shipping fuels, according to a new report from the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition. Based on interviews with around 40 influential industry organisations, From pilots to practice:…
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Aquila Debuts the 36 Molokai
Aquila Debuts the 36 Molokai The new 36 Molokai from Aquila. Courtesy Aquila Aquila Power Catamarans has announced the launch of the 36 Molokai, building on the success of Aquila’s 47 Molokai. “We didn’t set out to build just another 36-foot boat,” says Jean Raas, CEO of Aquila USA and chief product officer. “We built…
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The Safest Soaps for Your Boat and the Environment
The Safest Soaps for Your Boat and the Environment The right soap will make washing your boat much easier. Randy Vance Internet analytics reveal that “environmentally safe boat soap” is a wildly common search term entered into Google. The keystrokes reveal a plethora of bits and advice from forums, magazines and websites pointing toward food…
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FueLNG Marks 500th Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering in Singapore
FueLNG Marks 500th Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering in Singapore The firm bunkered K Line’s ship with LNG bunkers at Singapore. Go to ship&bunker
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Container Charter Market Holds Bullish Course Amid Supply Crunch
Container Charter Market Holds Bullish Course Amid Supply Crunch Alphaliner says the container charter market remains in a bullish trajectory. Go to ship&bunker
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US Coast Guard Reopens Baltimore Channel Following Coal Carrier Explosion
US Coast Guard Reopens Baltimore Channel Following Coal Carrier Explosion A 500-yard safety zone remains in place around the W Sapphire. Go to ship&bunker
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MOL and Itochu to Collaborate on Singapore Ammonia Bunkering in 2027
MOL and Itochu to Collaborate on Singapore Ammonia Bunkering in 2027 The ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering will be conducted using their own ships. Go to ship&bunker
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Oil Down As Analysts Bet On Peace Talks’ Potential To Boost Global Glut
Oil Down As Analysts Bet On Peace Talks’ Potential To Boost Global Glut But Rystad Energy believes the market is actually quite tight. Go to ship&bunker
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Fleetzero and Glosten Partner on World’s Longest-Range Hybrid Electric Vessel
Fleetzero and Glosten Partner on World’s Longest-Range Hybrid Electric Vessel Hybrid Go to workboat365
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Damen to Deliver Ice-Breaking Stan Tug to Georgina Island First Nation
Damen to Deliver Ice-Breaking Stan Tug to Georgina Island First Nation Ship & Boat Building Go to workboat365
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ExploMar Powers Portugal’s First High-Performance Electric Tourism Boat
ExploMar Powers Portugal’s First High-Performance Electric Tourism Boat Electric Go to workboat365
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Incat Crowther Designs Passenger Vessel for Cruise Whitsundays
Incat Crowther Designs Passenger Vessel for Cruise Whitsundays Design and Naval Architects Go to workboat365
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Case Study: Toei Reefer Line Enhances Life and Operations at Sea with NexusWave
Case Study: Toei Reefer Line Enhances Life and Operations at Sea with NexusWave Case Study Go to workboat365
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Briggs Marine selected for Royal Navy maritime services contracts
Briggs Marine selected for Royal Navy maritime services contracts Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Maldivian Coast Guard commissions ex-Turkish Navy fast attack craft
Maldivian Coast Guard commissions ex-Turkish Navy fast attack craft Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Van Oord secures land reclamation project in Dubai
Van Oord secures land reclamation project in Dubai Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters
10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian firm to supply ROVs to Royal Netherlands Navy
Norwegian firm to supply ROVs to Royal Netherlands Navy Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, US Navy seize nearly 600 kg of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean
US Coast Guard, US Navy seize nearly 600 kg of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Trump Administration Unveils Massive Offshore Leasing Program Under One Big Beautiful Bill
Trump Administration Unveils Massive Offshore Leasing Program Under One Big Beautiful Bill (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Offshore Go to gcaptain
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Golden Ocean Shareholders Approve Merger with CMB.TECH, Creating Maritime Giant
Golden Ocean Shareholders Approve Merger with CMB.TECH, Creating Maritime Giant (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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Shippers File Fresh Federal Maritime Commission Complaints
Shippers File Fresh Federal Maritime Commission Complaints (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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Baltimore Port’s Main Shipping Channel Temporarily Closed Following Bulker Explosion
Baltimore Port’s Main Shipping Channel Temporarily Closed Following Bulker Explosion (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Accidents Go to gcaptain
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Marine Insurers Urged to Address Modern Slavery Risks in Global Maritime Supply Chains
Marine Insurers Urged to Address Modern Slavery Risks in Global Maritime Supply Chains (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Nuclear Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov Returns to Sea After 28 Years
Nuclear Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov Returns to Sea After 28 Years The nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov, pride of the Soviet fleet, has completed a decadal modernization and refit program. The vessel was recently spotted departing Sevmash Shipyard for long-awaited builder’s trials on the White Sea. Admiral Nakhimov is the third of four Kirov-class nuclear battlecruisers…
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Saudia Cargo is adding two freighters to its fleet under a wet lease agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings, a global… Go to asiacargonews
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MOL and ITOCHU Plan Ammonia Bunkering Demonstrations in Singapore
MOL and ITOCHU Plan Ammonia Bunkering Demonstrations in Singapore Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, which has announced its plans to operate some of the first ammonia-powered vessels, is joining with ITOCHU Corporation to advance plans for pioneering ammonia bunkering demonstrations. The announcement comes as the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition released its annual report…
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Report: Methanol and Ammonia Fuel Are Quickly Moving from Theory to Reality
Report: Methanol and Ammonia Fuel Are Quickly Moving from Theory to Reality The age of methanol and ammonia-powered vessels is quickly emerging, finds a new report from the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition. Based on interviews from across the industry, the report finds that both alternative fuels have made significant progress and have…
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CMA CGM Takes First Delivery of Containers Made in Vietnam
CMA CGM Takes First Delivery of Containers Made in Vietnam CMA CGM highlighted today, August 19, that it took delivery of 1,000 twenty-foot containers manufactured in Vietnam. It was the first time the French shipping company had sourced containers built in Vietnam. While a small step, it was still a symbolic move in the ongoing…
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Towboat Hits Bridge Over Colombia’s Magdalena River
Towboat Hits Bridge Over Colombia’s Magdalena River On Sunday morning, a large towboat hit a bridge over the Magdalena River at Barrancabermeja, a refinery town about 160 miles north of Bogota, Colombia. At about 0615 hours, the towing vessel Ciudad de Medellin was operating near the Guillermo Gaviria Bridge, upriver from the Ecopetrol refinery. The…
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Bulk of Oil Removed During Salvage of MSC Baltic III in Canada
Bulk of Oil Removed During Salvage of MSC Baltic III in Canada The Canadian Coast Guard signaled a milestone in the ongoing salvage operation for the MSC Baltic III, which grounded five months ago during a fierce winter storm off Newfoundland, Canada. After a slow start delayed by weather and the remote location of the…
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Frank Bauer appointed as New Board Member of Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V.
Frank Bauer appointed as New Board Member of Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V. August 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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UKWA members welcome opportunity to showcase operations to policymakers
UKWA members welcome opportunity to showcase operations to policymakers August 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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KLN Pharma appointed as 4PL partner for Synmosa in Hong Kong
KLN Pharma appointed as 4PL partner for Synmosa in Hong Kong August 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Qatar Airways Cargo delivers 720 tonnes of life-saving aid through WeQare programme
Qatar Airways Cargo delivers 720 tonnes of life-saving aid through WeQare programme August 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Vienna Airport handles more freight in the first half of 2025
Vienna Airport handles more freight in the first half of 2025 August 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Performance Shipping tanker heads to Pakistan under year-long charter
Performance Shipping tanker heads to Pakistan under year-long charter Greece’s Performance Shipping has secured a fresh time charter for one of its tankers, agreeing a year-long fixture with Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The 105,304 dwt LR2/aframax P Aliki has been fixed at a daily rate of $30,000 for a firm period of 12 months,…
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10.4m teu container orderbook raises spectre of decade-long supply glut
10.4m teu container orderbook raises spectre of decade-long supply glut The containership orderbook has reached a record high of 10.4m teu, according to data from Asian container consultancy Linerlytica, with the orderbook ratio rising to 31.7% of the fleet – its highest levels since 2010. “The last time the orderbook ratio exceeded this level in…
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KMTC upsizes fleet with $600m order at HD Hyundai
KMTC upsizes fleet with $600m order at HD Hyundai Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has been linked to its biggest move yet in the newbuild market, locking in an order for four 13,000 teu containerships at HD Hyundai yards. Brokers report the Seoul-based liner operator has committed to the quartet at around $150m per ship,…
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Explosion rocks bulk carrier departing Baltimore
Explosion rocks bulk carrier departing Baltimore Baltimore’s already bruised maritime sector was dealt another scare on Monday evening when a Greek-owned coal carrier suffered a spectacular explosion as it departed the port. The 81,681 dwtW Sapphire, managed by Athens-based W Marine and flagged in Liberia, had just cleared CSX’s Curtis Bay terminal around 6:30 pm…
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Ammonia engine tests show 95% emission cut
Ammonia engine tests show 95% emission cut Ammonia as a frontrunner in shipping’s fuel of the future stakes is very much back in the headlines with news of a first green ammonia bunkering operation concluded recently in China, and Japanese companies mapping out landmark ammonia bunkering ops in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, scheduled…
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Asiana selects ECS for bellyhold GSSA services
Asiana selects ECS for bellyhold GSSA services Korea-based Asiana Airlines has selected the ECS Group to provide GSSA services covering nine countries Go to aircargonews
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Mammoth completes door installation for fifth 777 freighter conversion
Mammoth completes door installation for fifth 777 freighter conversion Mammoth Freighters has completed the main cargo door installation for its fifth 777 cargo conversion Go to aircargonews
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Qatar Cargo highlights humanitarian partnership with Airlink
Qatar Cargo highlights humanitarian partnership with Airlink Qatar Airways Cargo has over the past five years transported more than 720 tonnes of aid pro bono in support of charity Airlink and its partners Go to aircargonews
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CT Strategies partners with aeroconcept to improve cargo security
CT Strategies partners with aeroconcept to improve cargo security Aviation consulting business aeroconcept has partnered with CT Strategies to improve air cargo border security Go to aircargonews
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Asiana selects ECS for bellyhold GSSA services
Asiana selects ECS for bellyhold GSSA services Korea-based Asiana Airlines has selected the ECS Group to provide GSSA services covering nine countries Go to aircargonews
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News / Air Canada strike ends – but ‘a week or more’ until normal service is resumed
News / Air Canada strike ends – but ‘a week or more’ until normal service is resumed Air Canada’s unionised flight attendants have ended a strike that grounded the airline’s fleet and … Go to loadstar
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Premium / ‘Break even’ – the magic world for Freightos
Premium / ‘Break even’ – the magic world for Freightos Comment: Pairs trade, looking for value Go to loadstar
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News / With final-mile ‘between a rock and a hard place’, UPS turns back to USPS
News / With final-mile ‘between a rock and a hard place’, UPS turns back to USPS US consumers may feel confused over who delivers their online purchases arriving in UPS packaging. A … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Prepping a welcome for the new AP Møller-Mærsk boss?
Premium / Prepping a welcome for the new AP Møller-Mærsk boss? Comment: Blue journey… Go to loadstar
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News / More shipper claims of cargo handling failures filed with FMC
News / More shipper claims of cargo handling failures filed with FMC More shippers have lodged complaints with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), with DB Schenker … Go to loadstar
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ITOCHU and L&T join forces for green ammonia
ITOCHU and L&T join forces for green ammonia L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEG), is partnering with the Japanese trading house to develop a green ammonia project. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Methanol and ammonia have now ‘arrived’ says GMF
Methanol and ammonia have now ‘arrived’ says GMF The latest report from the Global Maritime Foundation says both alternative fuels need a concerted push for rapid scalability. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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Asian focus pays off for SITC in H1
Asian focus pays off for SITC in H1 Hong Kong-listed container line reports a 79.5% jump in profit in the first half of the year. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Container shipping faces a decade of overcapacity
Container shipping faces a decade of overcapacity As the container ship newbuilding orderbook continues growing the impact on the sector could be long lasting. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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Valencia port container volumes up in 2025
Valencia port container volumes up in 2025 The Spanish port sees 6.9% container volume growth in July, and 4.3% in the first seven months of the year. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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VIDEO: Explosion on coal carrier W-Sapphire rocks Baltimore
VIDEO: Explosion on coal carrier W-Sapphire rocks Baltimore The Baltimore Sun reported this morning that the main channel used by cargo ships to enter and exit the Port of Baltimore was still shut down as the Coast Guard probed the cause of a Monday evening explosion on board the coal carrier W-Sapphire. Video on YouTube…
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Free mental health training unveiled for mariners’ families
Free mental health training unveiled for mariners’ families Online training specialist Moxie Media, New Orleans, La., has released a free online training program designed to help families support the mental health of mariners while they are at sea. The program, “Supporting Your Mariner’s Mental Health: A Guide for Loved Ones,” is intended as a companion…
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Chippewas of Georgina Island will extend ferry season with new icebreaking Damen tug
Chippewas of Georgina Island will extend ferry season with new icebreaking Damen tug The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in Canada has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of a Stan Tug 1706 ICE. The community is located on Lake Simcoe in Southern Ontario and will use the tug to break…
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Princess Cruises’ new Star Princess completes sea trials
Princess Cruises’ new Star Princess completes sea trials Princess Cruises’ highly anticipated second Sphere-Class ship, the Star Princess, which is currently being built by Fincantieri, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its sea trials. The ship is on track to welcome its first guests on October 4, 2025, sailing the scenic…
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FlyTahoe e-ferry project included in Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan
FlyTahoe e-ferry project included in Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan FlyTahoe’s proposed cross-lake electric ferry, the Candela P-12, has been highlighted as a key environmental improvement project in the Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan. The project aims to ease traffic congestion, cut emissions and protect the lake’s clarity. Lake Tahoe draws more than 15 million visitors…
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2012-built rig at designated spot: Petrobras sets the stage to secure go-ahead for drilling ops
2012-built rig at designated spot: Petrobras sets the stage to secure go-ahead for drilling ops Following the arrival of a drillship at its drill site, Brazil’s state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras is getting ready to embark on the pre-operational assessment, as the final stage of the licensing process for drilling a deepwater well in…
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BP confirms multimillion-dollar deals for gas field expansion and terminal electrification
BP confirms multimillion-dollar deals for gas field expansion and terminal electrification BP has corroborated the award of engineering and procurement support assignments to the SOCAR-KBR joint venture (JV), entailing KBR, a U.S.-headquartered science, technology, and engineering player, and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR. The post BP confirms multimillion-dollar deals for gas field expansion and terminal electrification appeared first on…
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Methanol and ammonia shipping fuels are becoming a reality, new report shows
Methanol and ammonia shipping fuels are becoming a reality, new report shows There has been a rapid progress in the development of methanol and ammonia as zero-emission fuels, however, technology readiness is not enough in and of itself to drive the change needed at the pace required, a new report released by the Global Maritime…
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Cable route construction starts on UK’s subsea green electricity superhighway
Cable route construction starts on UK’s subsea green electricity superhighway Construction has started on the cable route for Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), a […] The post Cable route construction starts on UK’s subsea green electricity superhighway appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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$19 billion Santos takeover in limbo: Four-week deadline extension looms as talks continue
$19 billion Santos takeover in limbo: Four-week deadline extension looms as talks continue Santos is facing a multi-week extension of the deadline for the negotiations surrounding an $18.7 billion non-binding indicative offer made by a consortium spearheaded by XRG, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which entails Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company…
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New TRAC offering reimagines pricing model for chassis use
New TRAC offering reimagines pricing model for chassis use A new method for billing for chassis usage involves GPS technology and geofencing, something TRAC hopes will encourage truckers and cargo owners to build a resilient fleet of equipment. Go to journal of commerce
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Truckstop.com acquires truckload factoring service Denim
Truckstop.com acquires truckload factoring service Denim The deal comes as freight marketplaces and solutions providers look to expand their services to offer carriers, shippers and brokers end-to-end platforms. Go to journal of commerce
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Overhaul dives deeper into ‘part-level’ tracking with FreightVerify deal
Overhaul dives deeper into ‘part-level’ tracking with FreightVerify deal The acquisition will allow Overhaul to incorporate FreightVerify’s visibility data that helps shippers and logistics providers measure when freight is at risk while in transit. Go to journal of commerce
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New API standard advances LTL billing transparency
New API standard advances LTL billing transparency The NMFTA’s preliminary freight charges API helps notify shippers of changes to charges, including reweighing and classification, before delivery and final invoicing. Go to journal of commerce
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Fincantieri Sues Owens Corning For $100 Million Over Defective Fire Panels On Ships
Fincantieri Sues Owens Corning For $100 Million Over Defective Fire Panels On Ships Image for representation purposes only Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder, has filed a US$100 million lawsuit against Owens Corning and its subsidiary, the Paroc Group, claiming the companies supplied faulty fire insulation panels that were fitted on three cruise ships and eight military…
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QatarEnergy Receives New LNG Carrier From Hyundai Heavy Industries
QatarEnergy Receives New LNG Carrier From Hyundai Heavy Industries Image Credits: NYK Line/X The liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Zuwair was officially delivered to QatarEnergy on August 18, after being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Ulsan Shipyard in South Korea. The vessel will operate under a time-charter agreement with QatarEnergy, one…
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Crew Stops Fire From Spreading On 19,000-TEU Maersk Ship Off Liberia
Crew Stops Fire From Spreading On 19,000-TEU Maersk Ship Off Liberia Image for representation purposes only The crew of Maersk’s ultra-large container ship Marie Maersk managed to contain a fire that broke out on board while the vessel was sailing off the Liberian coast last week, the company confirmed. The incident began on Wednesday morning,…
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Video: American Boat Damaged After High-Speed Collision At SailGP Germany
Video: American Boat Damaged After High-Speed Collision At SailGP Germany Screengrab from X video posted by SailGP The Rolex SailGP Grand Prix in Sassnitz, Germany, turned chaotic over the weekend after a dramatic collision between the American and British teams. Both boats were travelling at more than 40 mph in strong winds when they came…
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Four LNG Tankers Depart US-Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant For Asia
Four LNG Tankers Depart US-Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant For Asia Image for representation purposes only Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has resumed shipments after months of inactivity, with several tankers now sailing toward Asia. According to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, at least four tankers loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) have…
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Florida Boaters Involved in Wild Brawl at Popular Sandbar
Florida Boaters Involved in Wild Brawl at Popular Sandbar A wild brawl between boaters on a Florida lake went viral last week after video of the incident was picked up by national news organizations. The video shows two groups of men throwing punches, knocking one participant unconscious, during a dispute at a popular sandbar. Major…
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How to Handle Five Boating Emergencies
How to Handle Five Boating Emergencies If flames threaten a portable gas tank or propane cylinder, toss it over or abandon ship Courtesy US Coast Guard The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of boats and types of boaters. Naturally, our boats should be properly equipped with…
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to 11-Week Low
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to 11-Week Low Global VLSFO prices resumed their downward trend on Monday. Go to ship&bunker
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QatarEnergy Expands Fleet with New Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier
QatarEnergy Expands Fleet with New Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier The vessel features two dual-fuel engines from WinGD. Go to ship&bunker
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Explosion Reported on Coal Carrier in Baltimore
Explosion Reported on Coal Carrier in Baltimore The explosion was reported at about 6:30 PM local time on Monday. Go to ship&bunker
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Washington State Ferries Approves Two Hybrid-Electric Ferries
Washington State Ferries Approves Two Hybrid-Electric Ferries The shipbuilding contract is valued at $714.5 million. Go to ship&bunker
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Ukraine/Washington Peace Talks Cause Modest Oil Price Boost, But Outcomes Unclear
Ukraine/Washington Peace Talks Cause Modest Oil Price Boost, But Outcomes Unclear Analysts now await a proposed meeting between Russia,Ukraine, and the U.S. Go to ship&bunker
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Edda Wind Takes Delivery CSOV Monsoon Enabler
Edda Wind Takes Delivery CSOV Monsoon Enabler Construction Commissioning Service Operation Vessel Go to workboat365