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ATSG leases first EASA-certified A321P2F to Warsaw Cargo
ATSG leases first EASA-certified A321P2F to Warsaw Cargo ATSG has delivered its first A321-200P2F conversion certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to Warsaw Cargo Go to aircargonews
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Alliance Cargo Express partners with Turkish Cargo
Alliance Cargo Express partners with Turkish Cargo Alliance Cargo Express (ACE) and Turkish Cargo have partnered to expand their respective global airfreight capabilities Go to aircargonews
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News / Transpac GRIs fail to prop up under-pressure container spot freight rates
News / Transpac GRIs fail to prop up under-pressure container spot freight rates It was a relatively flat week for pricing on the major deepsea box shipping trades, … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Rock ‘n’ roll with Kuehne and its detractors
Premium / Rock ‘n’ roll with Kuehne and its detractors Comment: ‘Just Lund’ is the model in forwarding Go to loadstar
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News / MSC shopping spree for newbuilds continues, and Yang Ming joins in
News / MSC shopping spree for newbuilds continues, and Yang Ming joins in MSC continues to consolidate its pole position in the carrier rankings, with orders for six … Go to loadstar
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News / Drayage ‘bloodbath’ as recessionary market forces more US hauliers out
News / Drayage ‘bloodbath’ as recessionary market forces more US hauliers out Another US harbour trucking outfit has closed its doors – more will follow. After 38 years … Go to loadstar
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News / Normal seasonal patterns suspended – where is the air cargo being held?
News / Normal seasonal patterns suspended – where is the air cargo being held? Global airfreight rates have edged up this week, including on transpacific eastbound, as the US … Go to loadstar
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Trump’s tariffs impact on US trade and cargo flows
Trump’s tariffs impact on US trade and cargo flows Cargo moves into and out of the US have been inexorably intertwined with pronouncements from the White House that might impact trade flows. Barry Parker Go to seatrade maritime
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PIL opens new office in Guatemala
PIL opens new office in Guatemala Singapore shipping company Pacific International Lines expands its presence in Central America. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Risking seafarers lives in the Red Sea ‘shameful’ and ‘disgusting’
Risking seafarers lives in the Red Sea ‘shameful’ and ‘disgusting’ A senior executive from Ardmore Shipping has strong words for owners who continue put their crew at risk Houthi attacks. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Yang Ming Marine orders seven dual-fuel boxships at Hanwha Ocean
Yang Ming Marine orders seven dual-fuel boxships at Hanwha Ocean Yang Ming Marine is renewing its container ship fleet with an order for newbuildings placed at Hanwha Ocean. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Anemoi launches LR-validated wind propulsion performance system
Anemoi launches LR-validated wind propulsion performance system The UK-based rotor sail developer has launched a system for verifying in-service performance of Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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Sperry Marine delivers Terma surveillance radar systems for new Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers
Sperry Marine delivers Terma surveillance radar systems for new Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers Danish-based surveillance radar technology specialist Terma A/S has partnered with Sperry Marine to deliver its SCANTER 4603 and SCANTER 6002 series of naval surveillance radars to Seaspan Shipyards for the upcoming Canadian Coast Guard Multi-Purpose Icebreaker and Polar Icebreaker Programs. This milestone…
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Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards
Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards By Joanna van Helmond, PPG Product Development Director, Marine Fouling Control, Marine and Protective Coatings Increasing pressure for more sustainable operations and tighter margins in the maritime industry encourages shipowners and yards to explore ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. One technique gaining attention is electrostatic coating…
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Wind Keeper becomes newest addition to the Cadeler fleet
Wind Keeper becomes newest addition to the Cadeler fleet Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind farm installation specialist Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, the Wind Keeper, ahead of schedule and has aleady landed its first long-term firm contract with Vestas, for a three-year period commencing early in 2026. Back in May, Cadeler reported that it…
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Cell phone use and fatigue: $810K tow strike on moored barges
Cell phone use and fatigue: $810K tow strike on moored barges The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on an April 17, 2024, incident involving the 170-foot American Commercial Barge Line towboat William B Klunk. As in many other reports involving all types of vessel, cell phone use was implicated as a cause.…
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IMO NZF: Industry needs clarity, simplicity and detail on rewards, ICS says
IMO NZF: Industry needs clarity, simplicity and detail on rewards, ICS says The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), a trade association which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has urged the UN maritime regulator International Maritime Organization (IMO) to clarify issues surrounding the new Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The post IMO NZF: Industry needs…
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RMIT researchers turn wastewater pollutants into green hydrogen
RMIT researchers turn wastewater pollutants into green hydrogen Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have developed an experimental method that uses wastewater contaminants to support green hydrogen production, potentially reducing the need for freshwater in the process. The post RMIT researchers turn wastewater pollutants into green hydrogen appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to…
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Construction of ‘Asia’s largest HVDC cable facility’ wraps up
Construction of ‘Asia’s largest HVDC cable facility’ wraps up South Korean subsea cable manufacturer LS Cable & System has completed the construction of […] The post Construction of ‘Asia’s largest HVDC cable facility’ wraps up appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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US lawmakers propose twin bills to tackle maritime pollution
US lawmakers propose twin bills to tackle maritime pollution Two United States lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills aimed at cutting down […] The post US lawmakers propose twin bills to tackle maritime pollution appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Damen putting finishing touches to jack-up ahead of its inaugural decom with Petrodec
Damen putting finishing touches to jack-up ahead of its inaugural decom with Petrodec A self-elevating heavy lift jack-up is nearly ready for its assignment with decommissioning services specialist Petrodec after conversion undertaken by Damen Shiprepair, part of the Dutch shipbuilding giant Damen Shipyards Group. The post Damen putting finishing touches to jack-up ahead of its…
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Potential UP-NS tie-up would cause major shift in US intermodal market
Potential UP-NS tie-up would cause major shift in US intermodal market But other Class I railroads will likely be vocal in their opposition to any deal and look to rally support from shippers to block the move, setting the stage for a contentious regulatory battle. Go to journal of commerce
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MSC, Yang Ming lead nearly $4 billion ordering spree for new vessels
MSC, Yang Ming lead nearly $4 billion ordering spree for new vessels MSC’s orders at two Chinese shipyards continue the carrier’s long association with Chinese shipbuilders, with the liner seemingly undeterred by US proposals to levy hefty port fees on Chinese-built ships. Go to journal of commerce
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Drayage stakeholders say industry under threat from falling rates, increased costs
Drayage stakeholders say industry under threat from falling rates, increased costs US drayage truckers say costs and competition have been on the rise since the pandemic, while at the same time their pricing power is under downward pressure. Go to journal of commerce
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Schneider National to ‘dissolve’ Cowan brokerage arm Oct. 1 in rebranding move
Schneider National to ‘dissolve’ Cowan brokerage arm Oct. 1 in rebranding move The decision cuts against what Schneider announced when it acquired Cowan last November, that Cowan’s brand would be retained and the company would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. Go to journal of commerce
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High variance exists in carriers’ cross-trade products
High variance exists in carriers’ cross-trade products Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, although there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters. Go to journal of commerce
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Kuehne+Nagel Delivers Türkiye’s Largest Floating Drydock To The U.S.
Kuehne+Nagel Delivers Türkiye’s Largest Floating Drydock To The U.S. Image Credits: Kuehne+Nagel/LinkedIn Kuehne+Nagel, a Switzerland-based logistics company, has delivered the largest floating drydock ever built in Türkiye to San Diego, USA. The floating drydock, weighing 17,300 tonnes and measuring over 253 metres in length, 54 metres in width, and 21 metres in height, was built…
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Russia Launches $40M Port Inspection Drive After Suspected Tanker Bombings
Russia Launches $40M Port Inspection Drive After Suspected Tanker Bombings Image for representation purposes only Russian state port operator FSUE Rosmorport has issued a new tender worth $39.5 million to hire teams for inspecting vessels at its Baltic Sea ports. The inspections will focus on the underwater parts of arriving ships, including below the waterline…
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China Threatens To Block $22.8 Billion Panama Ports Deal Over Cosco’s Exclusion
China Threatens To Block $22.8 Billion Panama Ports Deal Over Cosco’s Exclusion Image for representation purposes only China has warned of blocking a massive port deal involving U.S. investment giant BlackRock and shipping company MSC unless its state-owned shipping firm Cosco is given a significant stake in the agreement. The deal involves the sale of…
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Fire-Stricken Ship Wan Hai 503 Remains Stranded At Sea With No Port Of Refuge
Fire-Stricken Ship Wan Hai 503 Remains Stranded At Sea With No Port Of Refuge Image Credits: Indian Coast Guard/X Over a month has passed since a deadly explosion and fire broke out aboard the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala, but the vessel remains stranded at sea with no confirmed…
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Second Sanctioned LNG Tanker Docks At Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 In Two Months
Second Sanctioned LNG Tanker Docks At Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 In Two Months Image for representation purposes only Another liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker under U.S. sanctions has arrived at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal this week, indicating that LNG loadings from the sanctioned project may have resumed. This is the second such visit by…
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Understanding Gear Ratio in Your Boat’s Engine
Understanding Gear Ratio in Your Boat’s Engine The optimal gear ratio depends on how the engine fits the intended use of the boat. Courtesy Yamaha In every boat test we run, we include certain specs that we feel are valuable to our readers. Some of them may seem meaningless, but we wouldn’t publish them if…
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Boating Marine Power Innovation Awards 2025: Propelling Boating Forward
Boating Marine Power Innovation Awards 2025: Propelling Boating Forward Boating Magazine’s Marine Power Innovation (MPI) Awards recognize propulsion products that significantly advance the boating experience. These awards highlight technologies that push boundaries and improve the overall experience for boat owners. Here are the 2025 MPI Awardees as tested, selected and voted upon by the world’s…
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Port of Hueneme Unveils Second Emissions-Capturing Barge
Port of Hueneme Unveils Second Emissions-Capturing Barge The carbon capture system attaches itself to the vessel’s exhaust pipe to capture emissions while the vessel is at berth. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER JOBS: Marine Fuels Firm Seeks Bunker Trader in New York
BUNKER JOBS: Marine Fuels Firm Seeks Bunker Trader in New York The employer is described as ‘a leading international trading house that’s expanding its presence in North America’. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to One-Month Low
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to One-Month Low Global VLSFO prices are at their lowest level in more than a month. Go to ship&bunker
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Carbon Insetting Can Bridge Pre-2028 IMO Gap, But Biofuel Reliance Could Backfire
Carbon Insetting Can Bridge Pre-2028 IMO Gap, But Biofuel Reliance Could Backfire New UCL and UMAS report says carbon insetting can support early decarbonisation but warns that focusing too heavily on biofuels could slow progress toward scalable zero-emission fuels. Go to ship&bunker
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Navigator and Amon to Build Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carriers
Navigator and Amon to Build Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carriers They aim to build two ammonia-fuelled gas carriers under a new joint venture, with deliveries set for 2028. Go to ship&bunker
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North Star Welcomes Second Hybrid CSOV, Grampian Eagle
North Star Welcomes Second Hybrid CSOV, Grampian Eagle Service Operation Vessels Go to workboat365
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Anemoi and LR White Paper to Advance Standardisation of Wind Propulsion Performance Methodology
Anemoi and LR White Paper to Advance Standardisation of Wind Propulsion Performance Methodology Power & Propulsion Go to workboat365
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ORE Catapult Launches Simulation Platform to Accelerate Offshore Wind Robotics & Autonomous Systems
ORE Catapult Launches Simulation Platform to Accelerate Offshore Wind Robotics & Autonomous Systems Offshore Wind Go to workboat365
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ECSA: EU must ‘harmonise’ fuel and emissions policy with IMO Net-Zero Framework
ECSA: EU must ‘harmonise’ fuel and emissions policy with IMO Net-Zero Framework The European Community Shipowners’ Associations says the EU Commission needs to prioritise a review of FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS when IMO adopts the Net-Zero Framework Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Hayfin builds on Capesize strategy with new fleet addition
Hayfin builds on Capesize strategy with new fleet addition The London-headquartered alternative asset manager has emerged as the new owner of a 2011-built vessel Georgios Go to rivieramm
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Houthis cause 18M tonnes of added emissions
Houthis cause 18M tonnes of added emissions The Red Sea crisis has led to a “staggering” increase in container ship CO2 emissions Rebecca Go to rivieramm
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Eni signs 20-year LNG SPA deal with Venture Global
Eni signs 20-year LNG SPA deal with Venture Global Venture Global will supply two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its third export project, CP2 LNG Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Greece-based Naftomar swoops on six modern MR tankers
Greece-based Naftomar swoops on six modern MR tankers The Zein family led company had previously been linked to a deal involving six MR tankers from BP Georgios Go to rivieramm
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One killed, another injured following crane mishap at Indian shipyard
One killed, another injured following crane mishap at Indian shipyard Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Navy awards $1.5m contract for multi-megawatt power generation system
US Navy awards $1.5m contract for multi-megawatt power generation system Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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NR Marine Services takes delivery of third crewboat in series
NR Marine Services takes delivery of third crewboat in series Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fatigue, crew distraction cited in 2024 Mississippi River tow collision
Fatigue, crew distraction cited in 2024 Mississippi River tow collision Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Chinese firms acquire land near Australian ports being considered as future submarine bases
Chinese firms acquire land near Australian ports being considered as future submarine bases Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fatigue and Cell Phone Use Lead to $810,000 Mississippi River Barge Collision
Fatigue and Cell Phone Use Lead to $810,000 Mississippi River Barge Collision (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Accidents Go to gcaptain
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Container Rates Continue Five-Week Slide as Tariff Impact Fades
Container Rates Continue Five-Week Slide as Tariff Impact Fades (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Fincantieri Rallies Washington for ‘Shipbuilding Renaissance’ as Industry Reaches Critical Crossroads
Fincantieri Rallies Washington for ‘Shipbuilding Renaissance’ as Industry Reaches Critical Crossroads (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipbuilding Go to gcaptain
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Report: China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless COSCO Gets a Stake
Report: China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless COSCO Gets a Stake (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping News Go to gcaptain
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WFS opens ecommerce, freight forwarder handling facility in Copenhagen
WFS opens ecommerce, freight forwarder handling facility in Copenhagen Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has opened a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to… Go to asiacargonews
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DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of DHL Group, has announced three strategic leadership appointments… Go to asiacargonews
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Lufthansa Cargo plans VR training for aircraft loading supervisors
Lufthansa Cargo plans VR training for aircraft loading supervisors Lufthansa Cargo is starting to develop a new type of virtual reality (VR) training for aircraft loading supervisors…. Go to asiacargonews
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DaChan Bay Terminals announced that it recently welcomed a new India service, further enhancing its position as a… Go to asiacargonews
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The Port of Long Beach has begun its planned terminal expansion, adding 19 acres to boost operational efficiency and… Go to asiacargonews
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Navigator Joins with Amon to Build Two Ammonia-Fueled Gas Carriers
Navigator Joins with Amon to Build Two Ammonia-Fueled Gas Carriers The ammonia-fueled vessel sector took another major step forward with the news that Navigator Holdings and Amon Maritime have formed a new joint venture and ordered two ammonia-fueled liquefied ammonia carriers. The news came a day after WinGD reported the installation of the first…
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Putting More Women on Boards Is Not Enough Without Rethinking Leadership
Putting More Women on Boards Is Not Enough Without Rethinking Leadership For the past decade, the maritime industry has made increasing efforts to improve diversity at the top, most visibly through a focus on gender balance in boardrooms. But while headlines around the number of women appointed to shipping boards suggest progress, the reality…
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Vinci Acquires Wartsila’s Marine Electronics to Strengthen Defense Business
Vinci Acquires Wartsila’s Marine Electronics to Strengthen Defense Business Vinici, which provides energy solutions, reports it has reached an agreement with Wartsila to acquire its Marine Electric Systems business unit, which will be used to enhance the company’s position in the defense market and other industrial sectors. The sale is part of Wartsila’s strategy…
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NTSB: Fatigued Pilot Distracted by Cell Phone Caused Towboat Collision
NTSB: Fatigued Pilot Distracted by Cell Phone Caused Towboat Collision The National Transportation Safety Board is yet again highlighting an example of distracted navigation through the use of a personal cellphone and other non-operational tasks, which it says contributed to the collision of a towboat on the Lower Mississippi, causing more than $800,000 in…
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More Than a Month After Fire, Wan Hai 503 Remains Under Tow Off India
More Than a Month After Fire, Wan Hai 503 Remains Under Tow Off India The burned-out boxship Wan Hai 503 remains under tow and awaiting a confirmed port of refuge, according to Indian shipping authorities. When Wan Hai 503 suffered a cargo explosion and fire off Kerala on June 9, few expected that the…
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Sabay Logistics A.S. recognized as one of Turkey’s best employers
Sabay Logistics A.S. recognized as one of Turkey’s best employers July 17, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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FL Technics introduces 24/7 aviation logistics service for global aerospace clients
FL Technics introduces 24/7 aviation logistics service for global aerospace clients July 17, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Arca BioLogistics launches major new development of its Logistics Management Portal
Arca BioLogistics launches major new development of its Logistics Management Portal July 17, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network
Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network July 17, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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French fishermen slam ‘brutal’ trawling ban proposals
French fishermen slam ‘brutal’ trawling ban proposals by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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IAI completes A330-300BDSF freighter conversion door cutting
IAI completes A330-300BDSF freighter conversion door cutting Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the door cutting phase in its Airbus A330-300BDSF freighter conversion programme Go to aircargonews
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Lufthansa Cargo joins European technology network
Lufthansa Cargo joins European technology network Lufthansa Cargo aims to grow its technology shipment business by joining the Germany-based high-tech Silicon Saxony network Go to aircargonews
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WestJet appoints new cargo leader
WestJet appoints new cargo leader WestJet has appointed Amanda Ierfino as its new vice president for sales and cargo to oversee the airline’s departure from freighter operations Go to aircargonews
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Stratos delivers A330-300 to US carrier for freighter conversion
Stratos delivers A330-300 to US carrier for freighter conversion Stratos has delivered an Airbus A330-300 aircraft to a major US-based operator for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion Go to aircargonews
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WestJet appoints new cargo leader
WestJet appoints new cargo leader WestJet has appointed Amanda Ierfino as its new vice president for sales and cargo to oversee the airline’s departure from freighter operations Go to aircargonews
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News / Europe may be a strong bet for US PE firms eyeing air cargo handlers
News / Europe may be a strong bet for US PE firms eyeing air cargo handlers The cargo handling sector in Europe could be shaken up by new M&A deals, as … Go to loadstar
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Premium / As demand builds, Prologis talks of ’major 3PLs engaging in a greater way’
Premium / As demand builds, Prologis talks of ’major 3PLs engaging in a greater way’ Comment: Clients’ ability to defer ‘getting reduced with every passing day’ Go to loadstar
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Comment / Strange goings-on at the US FMC – is it still fit for purpose?
Comment / Strange goings-on at the US FMC – is it still fit for purpose? Something strange appears to be going on at the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Suggestions are … Go to loadstar
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News / As China-India trade expands, carriers add capacity, impacting rates
News / As China-India trade expands, carriers add capacity, impacting rates More Chinese container lines are pouring capacity into the Indian market, as trades between the … Go to loadstar
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News / Warning to EU hauliers as already complex liability rules tighten
News / Warning to EU hauliers as already complex liability rules tighten Hauliers are being urged to familiarise themselves with the complex EU regulations to avoid liability … Go to loadstar
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Stenersen’s 19 tankers join Ahti Pool for FuelEU compliance
Stenersen’s 19 tankers join Ahti Pool for FuelEU compliance Family-owned shipowner commits North Sea chemical and product tankers to emissions-focused pool. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Radically rethink the role of human watchkeepers, says MAIB
Radically rethink the role of human watchkeepers, says MAIB UK accident investigator says ‘humans do not make good monitors and if under-stimulated they will find other things to occupy themselves.’ Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Hengli Heavy Industries bags orders for 10 newbuilds
Hengli Heavy Industries bags orders for 10 newbuilds The new orders include the first placed at fast expanding private Chinese shipyard to be settled in RMB Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Maersk opens Panama logistics facility
Maersk opens Panama logistics facility AP Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has opened a new logistics facility in Panama on the country as a gateway for Latin America markets. Go to seatrade maritime
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Indonesian police arrest Singapore Strait pirate group
Indonesian police arrest Singapore Strait pirate group The authorities in Riau have arrested a gang of 11 that had been robbing ships in the busy shipping lane between Singapore and Indonesia. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Navigator and Amon Maritime team up for ammonia carrier newbuilds
Navigator and Amon Maritime team up for ammonia carrier newbuilds New York-listed handysize gas carrier owner and operator Navigator Holding has formed a joint venture with Norway’s Amon Maritime for two newbuild ammonia-fuelled liquefied ammonia carriers. The JV, named Navigator Amon Shipping, has placed an order with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering for two…
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Yang Ming books LNG-fuelled boxship series at Hanwha Ocean
Yang Ming books LNG-fuelled boxship series at Hanwha Ocean Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport has lined up a series of containership newbuilds at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, continuing its fleet renewal programme with a focus on dual-fuel technology. The company has booked seven LNG dual-fuel 15,500 teu vessels in a deal valued…
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CSSC Shipping signs for newcastlemax newbuilds
CSSC Shipping signs for newcastlemax newbuilds CSSC Shipping has moved to bolster its dry bulk portfolio with a pair of newcastlemax newbuilds. The Hong Kong-listed leasing arm of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has struck a deal for the 210,400 dwt units with Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading. Each vessel is priced…
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BW LPG locks in $595m across two financing deals
BW LPG locks in $595m across two financing deals VLGC owner and operator BW LPG has wrapped up two financing facilities totalling $595m, aimed at supporting its fleet expansion, refinancing existing debt, and boosting liquidity. The dual-listed unit of Singapore’s BW Group closed a $380m term loan and revolving credit facility backed by seven banks.…
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USTR threat hits Chinese shipyards as global orders slump
USTR threat hits Chinese shipyards as global orders slump A contraction in Chinese shipbuilding orders has been registered in the first half of 2025, with Beijing’s once unassailable dominance increasingly under pressure from geopolitical tensions and a softening global market. According to new data from BIMCO, China’s share of newbuilding contracts dropped from 72% to…
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Solstad books new $17M Petrobras contract for Normand Pioneer
Solstad books new $17M Petrobras contract for Normand Pioneer Skudeneshavn, Norway-based Solstad Maritime ASA reports that it has won a contract award for the CSV Normand Pioneer with end-client Petrobras. Solstad consists of two main shipowning structures, Solstad Offshore ASA and Solstad Maritime ASA, that have different ownership structures and the vessel will be on…
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Fincantieri D.C. event puts spotlight on U.S. shipbuilding renaissance
Fincantieri D.C. event puts spotlight on U.S. shipbuilding renaissance Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, this week hosted “Full speed ahead: The U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance,” a Washington, D.C., event bringing together senior voices from government, industry, and the national security community to examine the strategic future of American maritime power. The event opened…
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VINCI Energies to acquire Wärtsilä’s Marine Electrical Systems business
VINCI Energies to acquire Wärtsilä’s Marine Electrical Systems business Nanterre, France-headquartered VINCI Energies has signed an agreement to acquire Hamburg-based Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH. The company is active in the field of electrical and automation integration for the German Navy and naval shipyards in the north of the country and VINCI says the acquisition will…
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Delta Launch orders two high-speed launches from Gladding-Hearn
Delta Launch orders two high-speed launches from Gladding-Hearn Delta Launch Services, a launch company operating on the Mississippi River, has ordered two of a new class of pilot boats from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The Venice Class launches follow a long history of six larger pilot boats built for the Delta Launch Services by the…
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FMD celebrates its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors business
FMD celebrates its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors business Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has finalized its acquisition of the Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors business. This milestone was celebrated at the newly acquired Pascagoula, Miss., foundry, where Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, Fairbanks Morse Defense CEO Steve Pykett, Jackson County Economic…
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Wave energy picks up pace as CorPower Ocean lands two new investors
Wave energy picks up pace as CorPower Ocean lands two new investors Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has secured new strategic backing from Acario, the […] The post Wave energy picks up pace as CorPower Ocean lands two new investors appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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Transocean’s backlog stands at $7.2 billion as rig quartet gets more drilling work
Transocean’s backlog stands at $7.2 billion as rig quartet gets more drilling work Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean has secured a new batch of contracts and extensions in Australia, Norway, Ivory Coast, and Brazil for four floaters, encompassing two drillships and two semi-submersible rigs. The post Transocean’s backlog stands at $7.2 billion as rig quartet gets…
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Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime form JV to build two ammonia-fueled ammonia carriers
Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime form JV to build two ammonia-fueled ammonia carriers Navigator Holdings (Navigator Gas), a UK-based owner and operator of the ‘world’s largest’ fleet of Handysize liquefied gas carriers, has entered into a joint venture with Norwegian ammonia specialist and shipping company Amon Maritime. The post Navigator Gas, Amon Maritime form JV to build two ammonia-fueled…