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Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)’s Documentary Committee, has adopted a FuelEU Maritime Clause… Go to asiacargonews
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The Maritime Executive’s Global Workboat Edition is Available Online
The Maritime Executive’s Global Workboat Edition is Available Online SATCOM RULESThis edition’s cover story features Ben Palmer, a man of many hats who helped negotiate Inmarsat’s landmark merger vith Viasat two years… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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UK Investigators Say Banana Incident was Due to Unsecured Containers
UK Investigators Say Banana Incident was Due to Unsecured Containers Investigators from the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have begun an investigation into how thousands of bananas ended up on beaches… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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FMC Seeks Input on Spain’s Unfavorable Port Policies and Possible Penalties
FMC Seeks Input on Spain’s Unfavorable Port Policies and Possible Penalties The Federal Maritime Commission has completed its first phase of an investigation into possible unfavorable actions by Spain against U.S. shipping an… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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U.S. Sanctions 29 Shadow Tankers to Further Pressure Iran and Venzuela
U.S. Sanctions 29 Shadow Tankers to Further Pressure Iran and Venzuela The Trump administration is exerting more pressure on Iran after adding a total of 29 shadow fleet tankers to its sanction list. They asserted that th… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Brazil Gets HMS Bulwark for a Bargain Price
Brazil Gets HMS Bulwark for a Bargain Price The Royal Navy has sold the Albion Class amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark (L15) to the Brazilian Navy for a reported $26 million, as it was complet… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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dnata, Dubai Police unveil smart cargo screening hub at DXB
dnata, Dubai Police unveil smart cargo screening hub at DXB December 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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WorldACD Market Data: Global air cargo trends December 2025
WorldACD Market Data: Global air cargo trends December 2025 December 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Over 14,600 pets: Emirates SkyCargo reports record year in animal transportation
Over 14,600 pets: Emirates SkyCargo reports record year in animal transportation December 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Maastricht Aachen Airport secures phytosanitary clearance for cargo
Maastricht Aachen Airport secures phytosanitary clearance for cargo December 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Fruit Logistica 2026: Six stages, one goal – sharing knowledge, shaping the future
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six stages, one goal – sharing knowledge, shaping the future December 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Kyiv takes drone war to Mediterranean shipping lanes
Kyiv takes drone war to Mediterranean shipping lanes Ukraine has carried out a long-range drone strike against a tanker linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, marking its first confirmed attack this far from the Black Sea. The target was the Oman-flagged aframax tanker Qendil, which was hit in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea, more…
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Maersk carries out first Red Sea transit in almost two years
Maersk carries out first Red Sea transit in almost two years In the early morning on December 19, the 2007-built Singapore-flagged boxship Maersk Sebarok completed a transit through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and into the Red Sea. This marks the first time a Maersk vessel transited the strait in almost two years. The company stated…
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£857,000 boost secures digital future for Broch fishmarket
£857,000 boost secures digital future for Broch fishmarket by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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European Union confirms new custom duty on e-commerce packages
European Union confirms new custom duty on e-commerce packages EU to charge €3 per item on e-commerce parcels under €150 from third countries, closing duty-free loophole ahead of 2028 customs reform. Go to aircargonews
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FedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding
FedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding Carrier shifts volume to alternative aircraft and third-party lift as 25 MD-11Fs remain out of service through peak season Go to aircargonews
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Fiege wins deal for cargo handling at Cologne Bonn Cargo Center
Fiege wins deal for cargo handling at Cologne Bonn Cargo Center Ground handler Fiege Air Cargo Logistics will assume all general cargo handling at Cologne Bonn from 1 January, replacing dnata. Go to aircargonews
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DHL and Air France KLM expand SAF partnership
DHL and Air France KLM expand SAF partnership Three-year framework builds on 2022 agreement, with book-and-claim model enabling customers to address Scope 3 emissions across trade lanes Go to aircargonews
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FedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding
FedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding Carrier shifts volume to alternative aircraft and third-party lift as 25 MD-11Fs remain out of service through peak season Go to aircargonews
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Carnival signs Galveston LNG offtake agreement
Carnival signs Galveston LNG offtake agreement Multi-year cruise line deal brings Stabilis Solutions’ offtake to 55% of planned capacity at new Galveston LNG plant. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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140 Mawani employees complete bespoke LR training programme
140 Mawani employees complete bespoke LR training programme LR delivers its most extensive single-client training programme for Saudi Ports Authority. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Maersk completes first Red Sea transit in nearly two years
Maersk completes first Red Sea transit in nearly two years Container line says it does not mean it is at the point of switching its east – west network back to the Suez Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Top maritime news stories for week ended 19 December
Top maritime news stories for week ended 19 December Premier Alliance shifts towards hub and spoke, Trump declares Venezuela sanctioned tanker blockade, shipbroker expansion through acquisition Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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MSC and Shandong Port launch container yard in Qingdao
MSC and Shandong Port launch container yard in Qingdao The world’s largest container builds on a strong presence in Qingdao and celebrates 3 million teu in volume at Qianwan Terminal Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Senate confirms Stephen Carmel as Maritime Administrator
Senate confirms Stephen Carmel as Maritime Administrator The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed Stephen Carmel, president of U.S. Marine Management LLC, as Administrator of the Maritime Administration, bringing decades of maritime experience to the role. A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., Carmel’s career began as a deck officer and Master with…
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Carnival Corporation reports record revenues, reinstates dividend
Carnival Corporation reports record revenues, reinstates dividend Shares in Carnival Corporation & plc [NYSE: CCL] were up this morning as the cruise giant reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and reinstated its dividend. “2025 was a truly phenomenal year. We set new records across our business, achieved investment grade leverage…
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Boluda acquires Australia’s Mackenzie Marine & Towage (MMT)
Boluda acquires Australia’s Mackenzie Marine & Towage (MMT) Boluda Towage, the towing division of Spain’s Boluda Corporación Marítima, continues to strengthen its presence in Australia with the acquisition of harbor towage company Mackenzie Marine & Towage (MMT), which operates in the Port of Esperance, the only deep-sea port in southern Western Australia. With the MMT…
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Navy’s new frigate class will be based on Legend-class national security cutter
Navy’s new frigate class will be based on Legend-class national security cutter In a post on X, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan said today: “I have directed a new frigate class as part of @POTUS Golden Fleet. Built on a proven American design, in American shipyards, with an American supply chain, this effort…
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NTSB: Faulty lashings led to Genius Star XI battery cargo fires
NTSB: Faulty lashings led to Genius Star XI battery cargo fires The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its report on an incident that began Christmas Day 2023 when the first of two fires broke out in lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) units stowed as cargo aboard the 410-foot bulk cargo vessel Genius…
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Oil & gas operator keeping Saipem’s 2012-built rig busy into 2028
Oil & gas operator keeping Saipem’s 2012-built rig busy into 2028 Italy’s engineering, drilling, and construction services giant Saipem has landed a third contract extension for its 13-year-old semi-submersible drilling rig with Aker BP, a Norwegian oil and gas player, for operations off the coast of Norway. The post Oil & gas operator keeping Saipem’s…
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Damen starts construction of new multi-purpose vessel for Herman Senior
Damen starts construction of new multi-purpose vessel for Herman Senior Damen Shipyards Group, a Dutch shipbuilding giant, has held a keel-laying ceremony for Herman Senior’s new multi-purpose vessel (MPV) at the Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The post Damen starts construction of new multi-purpose vessel for Herman Senior appeared first on Offshore…
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Subsea7 and Equinor extend IMR deal for 2013-built vessel
Subsea7 and Equinor extend IMR deal for 2013-built vessel Subsea7 and Equinor have agreed on an extension of their existing frame agreement covering […] The post Subsea7 and Equinor extend IMR deal for 2013-built vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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SFL sheds Suezmax tanker duo and pulls the plug on charters for two other vessels
SFL sheds Suezmax tanker duo and pulls the plug on charters for two other vessels Bermuda-based shipowner and charterer SFL Corporation has decided to divest two ten-year-old Suezmax tankers and end charters for two more such vessels. The post SFL sheds Suezmax tanker duo and pulls the plug on charters for two other vessels appeared first…
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Maintenance and upgrade work completes at world’s largest tidal stream array
Maintenance and upgrade work completes at world’s largest tidal stream array Offshore works, which included turbine recovery, have been completed at MeyGen, described as the […] The post Maintenance and upgrade work completes at world’s largest tidal stream array appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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UP, in merger filing, vows to convert millions of loads to intermodal annually
UP, in merger filing, vows to convert millions of loads to intermodal annually Union Pacific sent a 6,000-plus page application to US regulators Friday seeking formal approval for its closely watched merger proposal with Norfolk Southern that would create the country’s first transcontinental railroad. Go to journal of commerce
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Maersk takes ‘significant step’ towards return to Red Sea transits
Maersk takes ‘significant step’ towards return to Red Sea transits The carrier, as it sends a US-bound vessel through the region, said if security thresholds hold it will take a “stepwise approach” towards gradually resuming navigation on east-west services via the Suez Canal and Red Sea. Go to journal of commerce
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Geodis inks takeover deal to expand French trucking coverage
Geodis inks takeover deal to expand French trucking coverage The acquisition of Malherbe will enable Geodis to develop the French road freight market for truckload and less-than-truckload, and to increase its presence in the agri-food and mass retail sectors. Go to journal of commerce
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Macquarie seals deal for new Maher lease at NY/NJ through 2063
Macquarie seals deal for new Maher lease at NY/NJ through 2063 The private equity fund that operates New York-New Jersey’s largest marine terminal agreed to the Port Authority’s new requirement to carry the cost of maintaining berths and wharves. Go to journal of commerce
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Clippership Signs Contract With KM Yachtbuilders To Build Its First Autonomous Cargo Vessel
Clippership Signs Contract With KM Yachtbuilders To Build Its First Autonomous Cargo Vessel Image Credits: clippership/LinkedIn Clippership has completed the design of its first 24-metre class zero-emission, autonomous cargo vessel and has signed a construction contract with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders. The vessel, which has received RINA design approval, is scheduled for launch in late…
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Nearly 600 Russian Shadow Fleet Ships Now Sanctioned As EU Targets 41 More
Nearly 600 Russian Shadow Fleet Ships Now Sanctioned As EU Targets 41 More Image for representation purposes only The European Union has imposed sanctions on 41 additional vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet, taking the total number of sanctioned ships to nearly 600. The EU Council reported that these vessels are now banned from entering EU…
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US Navy Fire Safety At Risk Despite Improvements Since 2020 USS Bonhomme Richard Fire, GAO Finds
US Navy Fire Safety At Risk Despite Improvements Since 2020 USS Bonhomme Richard Fire, GAO Finds Image Credits: Wikipedia Five years after a devastating fire destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard at a cost exceeding $3 billion, the U.S. Navy continues to face significant challenges in fire safety during ship maintenance, according to a new report…
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Venezuela Authorises Two Oil Supertankers To Depart For China Amid Rising US Tensions
Venezuela Authorises Two Oil Supertankers To Depart For China Amid Rising US Tensions Image for representation purposes only Venezuela has authorised two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) loaded with oil to depart for China, according to sources familiar with the country’s oil export operations, marking only the second and third supertankers allowed to leave Venezuelan…
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Two 16-Year-Olds Disappear Near Dangerous Ghost Ship On Costa Azul Beach
Two 16-Year-Olds Disappear Near Dangerous Ghost Ship On Costa Azul Beach Image for representation purposes only A major search operation is underway in Ventanilla after two 16-year-old boys disappeared while attempting to explore a grounded vessel on Costa Azul beach. The incident occurred on Sunday, 14 December, during a family outing in the late afternoon.…
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ClassNK Approves Design of Alt-Fuel and Carbon Capture Ready Ship of Oshima
ClassNK Approves Design of Alt-Fuel and Carbon Capture Ready Ship of Oshima The approval confirms the feasibility of the concept from a regulatory and safety perspective. Go to ship&bunker
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Oceans North-Arup Study Examines How E-Methanol Could Supply Vancouver Shipping
Oceans North-Arup Study Examines How E-Methanol Could Supply Vancouver Shipping The study estimates the levelised cost of e-methanol production at $1,860/mt. Go to ship&bunker
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Oil Ekes Out Gains As Analysts Shift Focus To Supply Concerns
Oil Ekes Out Gains As Analysts Shift Focus To Supply Concerns The Venezuela blockades are a chief point of analytical debate – for now. Go to ship&bunker
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Corvus Energy Secures Battery Order for Seven Electric CMAL Ferries
Corvus Energy Secures Battery Order for Seven Electric CMAL Ferries The deal represents the largest contract by USD value the firm has secured to date. Go to ship&bunker
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Nereida Energy Wins First Contract for Battery Systems on Norwegian Ferries
Nereida Energy Wins First Contract for Battery Systems on Norwegian Ferries Passenger ships under 10,000 GT are required to achieve zero emissions in Norway’s Fjords starting in 2026. Go to ship&bunker
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Nereida Energy Secures First Maritime Battery Contract
Nereida Energy Secures First Maritime Battery Contract Battery Technology Go to workboat365
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Corvus Energy Lands Record Order to Power Seven Scottish Ferries
Corvus Energy Lands Record Order to Power Seven Scottish Ferries Battery Technology Go to workboat365
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Fly-Box to Benchmark Against Trucks and Feeder Vessels
Fly-Box to Benchmark Against Trucks and Feeder Vessels Foiling Cargo Go to workboat365
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VARD and NORCE Partner on Research and Innovation
VARD and NORCE Partner on Research and Innovation Offshore Wind Go to workboat365
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bound4blue and Amasus Shipping Second eSAIL® Installation
bound4blue and Amasus Shipping Second eSAIL® Installation Power & Propulsion Go to workboat365
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Expansion-minded wind propulsion group adds director with experience in China
Expansion-minded wind propulsion group adds director with experience in China Anemoi has hired a new programme director, Andrew Starforth, whose eight years in senior roles within China’s marine technology industry, the firm says, complements its strategic priorities Riviera Go to rivieramm
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ADNOC targets 5M barrels per day with AI fleet efficiency gains
ADNOC targets 5M barrels per day with AI fleet efficiency gains Senior vice president confirms 15%-20% efficiency gains through AI logistics while ordering remotely operated vessels for mid-2027 delivery as NOC targets 5M barrels per day production capacity Edwin Go to rivieramm
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Trafigura’s 2025 profits underpin 2026 tanker outlook
Trafigura’s 2025 profits underpin 2026 tanker outlook Strong 2025 profits gave Trafigura room to navigate a volatile tanker market in 2026 Craig Go to rivieramm
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US Navy turns to non-traditional defence start-up for fleet of ASVs
US Navy turns to non-traditional defence start-up for fleet of ASVs Navy awards US$392M contract to Texas-based defence technology company to build fleet of autonomous surface vessels John Go to rivieramm
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VIDEO | US military strikes kill five drug traffickers on two vessels
VIDEO | US military strikes kill five drug traffickers on two vessels Reuters Go to baird maritime
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CMA CGM names new methanol-powered container vessel
CMA CGM names new methanol-powered container vessel Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Improperly secured lithium-ion batteries cause fires aboard cargo ship, NTSB report shows
Improperly secured lithium-ion batteries cause fires aboard cargo ship, NTSB report shows Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Japan’s fifth Awaji-class minesweeper floated out
Japan’s fifth Awaji-class minesweeper floated out Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Poland, Sweden ink MOU on submarine procurement
Poland, Sweden ink MOU on submarine procurement Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Venezuela Sends Two Supertankers to China Despite U.S. Blockade Threat
Venezuela Sends Two Supertankers to China Despite U.S. Blockade Threat Venezuela on Thursday authorized two very large crude carriers (VLCC) to set sail for China, according to two sources familiar with Venezuela’s oil (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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Improperly Secured Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo Nearly Dooms Ship in the Pacific, NTSB Finds
Improperly Secured Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo Nearly Dooms Ship in the Pacific, NTSB Finds Improperly secured lithium-ion battery cargo triggered fires aboard the Genius Star XI during heavy weather on Christmas Day 2023, NTSB finds. Heavy weather (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Accidents Go to gcaptain
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Navy Ship Fire Prevention Falters on Contractor Oversight Gaps, GAO Warns
Navy Ship Fire Prevention Falters on Contractor Oversight Gaps, GAO Warns Five years after a catastrophic fire destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard at a cost exceeding $3 billion, the U.S. Navy’s progress on fire safety during (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Defense Go to gcaptain
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two Crew on Russian Tanker at Rostov Port
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two Crew on Russian Tanker at Rostov Port Dec 18 (Reuters) – Three people, including two crew members of a cargo vessel, were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian port of (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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ICTSI signs partnership with Transnet for Durban Container Terminal Pier 2
ICTSI signs partnership with Transnet for Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) and Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) have signed a 25-year… Go to asiacargonews
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that MOL, China’s largest fuel supplier SINOPEC Zhejiang Zhou… Go to asiacargonews
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DP World is expanding capacity, accelerating vessel operations, and enhancing cold-chain resiliency at its San Antonio… Go to asiacargonews
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China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for the global… Go to asiacargonews
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IATA: Aerospace supply chain bottlenecks cost airlines US$11B in 2025
IATA: Aerospace supply chain bottlenecks cost airlines US$11B in 2025 Aircraft availability, due to aerospace supply chain bottlenecks, remains one of the most significant constraints on… Go to asiacargonews
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding renew strategic SAF partnership
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding renew strategic SAF partnership December 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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B&H Worldwide doubles Giving Tree commitment with KidsOut
B&H Worldwide doubles Giving Tree commitment with KidsOut December 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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CHAMP Cargosystems appoints new CEO
CHAMP Cargosystems appoints new CEO December 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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First five years of Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund revealed in budget documents
First five years of Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund revealed in budget documents by Martin Harvey Go to fishing news uk
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Swissport gains CEIV pharma certificate in Düsseldorf
Swissport gains CEIV pharma certificate in Düsseldorf Handler cites shift toward biologics and temperature-sensitive therapies as primary driver for cold chain infrastructure investment Go to aircargonews
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Freightos founder Schreiber to step down as chief executive
Freightos founder Schreiber to step down as chief executive Digital freight platform founder to exit operational role after building global booking network, with CFO stepping in as interim leader Go to aircargonews
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Hong Kong Air Cargo resumes Singapore flights and adds Chennai
Hong Kong Air Cargo resumes Singapore flights and adds Chennai Carrier launches scheduled Singapore service and transitions Chennai from charter ops, strengthening Asian network with consistent frequency Go to aircargonews
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ATSG announces new CEO
ATSG announces new CEO Freighter lessor ATSG has named Greg Mays as president and CEO, replacing Mike Berger who retires after a seven-year tenure at the company Go to aircargonews
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Hong Kong Air Cargo resumes Singapore flights and adds Chennai
Hong Kong Air Cargo resumes Singapore flights and adds Chennai Carrier launches scheduled Singapore service and transitions Chennai from charter ops, strengthening Asian network with consistent frequency Go to aircargonews
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DP World San Antonio gears up for Chinese New Year cherry exports
DP World San Antonio gears up for Chinese New Year cherry exports The terminal in Chile expects to handle 13 vessels for exports of cherries to China over one and half months. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Container overboard AI detection system ready for trials
Container overboard AI detection system ready for trials Detection and reporting system uses onboard cameras and aligns with IMO mandatory reporting rules from 2026. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Nordic American Tankers selling two Suezmaxes
Nordic American Tankers selling two Suezmaxes Both tankers are expected to be delivered to their buyers in January Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Premier Alliance quietly shifting to hub and spoke network
Premier Alliance quietly shifting to hub and spoke network Reliability appears to be a key element of the updated Premier Alliance services due to be launched on 1 April 2026, with hub and spoke back in fashion Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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AYK Energy deal demonstrates battery take-up in tanker trades
AYK Energy deal demonstrates battery take-up in tanker trades Spanish tanker owner, Mureloil, is installing AYK Energy batteries on a second chemical tanker. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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Port of NY/NJ Reaches Landmark Agreement Extending Maher Terminals Lease
Port of NY/NJ Reaches Landmark Agreement Extending Maher Terminals Lease The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a new agreement that it is calling a landmark as it prepares for the long-term future growth… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Austal Defense Finalized $680M First Government Contract
Austal Defense Finalized $680M First Government Contract Austal announced on Thursday, December 18, that the contract for the Australian Army’s new Landing Craft Medium has been officially awarded, valued at… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Aging Freighter Sinks at Anchor in Puerto Montt
Aging Freighter Sinks at Anchor in Puerto Montt A derelict freighter has partially sunk at anchor in Puerto Montt, Chile, creating a risk of possible diesel pollution in a pristine region. Accordin… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Construction Order Placed for First Autonomous, Wind-Powered Cargo Ship
Construction Order Placed for First Autonomous, Wind-Powered Cargo Ship A California-based startup called Clippership, working with a team of established leaders in the maritime community, reports it has completed designs… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Improperly Secured Lithium-ion Battery Cargo Caused Cargo Ship Fire
Improperly Secured Lithium-ion Battery Cargo Caused Cargo Ship Fire Two years after a cargo ship crossing the northern Pacific experienced two cargo hold fires, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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The year of the caveat
The year of the caveat Splash’s editor gives readers his take on the world of shipping in the year 2025. At financial newswire Bloomberg, the official style guide has always shied away from using words such as but or if in sentences. “Clauses that start with although, but, despite or however often confuse more than…
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Finnish shipping executive Mikki Koskinen to lead ECSA from 2026
Finnish shipping executive Mikki Koskinen to lead ECSA from 2026 Finland’s Mikki Koskinen has been named as the new president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations, effective January 1, 2026. Koskinen has been the managing director of ESL Shipping Oy, part of Aspo Group, since 2013, and is a member of Aspo’s Executive Board. Before…
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SIPG picks new chairman
SIPG picks new chairman Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has appointed ex-Shanghai transport commission head Yu Fulin as its chairman. According to the company, Yu Fulin was elected by the SIPG’s board via a unanimous vote. He will also serve as the chairman of the strategy committee. Fulin is a senior engineer, born in March…
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Shipping industry veteran Heinrich Schulte passes away
Shipping industry veteran Heinrich Schulte passes away Heinrich Schulte, the long-standing chairman of the Schulte Group, has passed away, aged 90. Heinrich Schulte was born in Hamburg, but with family roots in Papenburg and Emden. He joined his father’s shipping company, Bernhard Schulte, in 1963. He expanded the company into a diversified global maritime group.…
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Why the path towards decarbonisation in 2026 will shift from targets to trade-offs
Why the path towards decarbonisation in 2026 will shift from targets to trade-offs Philippos Ioulianou, managing director of EmissionLink, writes for Splash today. If 2025 was meant to be the year shipping sprinted towards a clean-fuel future, it never quite got off the starting blocks. We are ending the year with a familiar scenario: ambitious…
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Op-Ed: Saving shipyards from the “cliff-edge” with AI
Op-Ed: Saving shipyards from the “cliff-edge” with AI The global shipyard sector is facing a skills time bomb. In the U.S. alone the average age of the nation’s 146,500 strong shipyard workforce is 55. This aging workforce challenge is further compounded by rising shipyard demand which is expected to more than double in the U.S.…
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Clippership orders its first autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship
Clippership orders its first autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship Clippership, a marine robotics company started in a Los Angeles garage by brothers Nico and Luca Cymbalist, and Kai Matsuka to develop autonomous wind-powered cargo ships has completed the design of its first vessel, and has executed a construction contract for it with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders.…
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VIDEO: Marine Log talks with Regal Rexnord’s Tony George at WorkBoat 2025
VIDEO: Marine Log talks with Regal Rexnord’s Tony George at WorkBoat 2025 Sponsored Content: Regal Rexnord Global Product Manager Tony George discusses the company’s outlook on the future, offerings to the marine powertrain market, latest products and more from the booth floor at the WorkBoat Show on December 4. Stay tuned through the end for…
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Windward Offshore opts for ScanReach ConnectPOB for newbuild CSOV quartet
Windward Offshore opts for ScanReach ConnectPOB for newbuild CSOV quartet Straume, Norway, headquartered ScanReach reports that its ConnectPOB personnel-on-board and safety platform has been selected for the series of four newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered by Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore from Fincantieri’s Vard subsidiary The first vessel in the series, Windward Athens, was delivered…