NTSB reports on $2M barge strike on Algiers Lock gate Surging water from the Mississippi River led to a 2023 barge strike on a gate at Algiers Lock in New Orleans, the National Transportation Safety Board says, The NTSB found the surge
American Cruise Lines kicks off Mississippi Season early American Cruise Lines is kicking off the 2025 Mississippi Season early, with some special football fun this week. Big Game Travel has chartered two of American's Mississippi riverboats to host its guests
TTB 2025: The tug operators' roundtable At Marine Log's Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 in Mobile, Ala., the tugboat industry will take center stage as leading professionals gather to tackle the pressing issues shaping today's tug operations.
Baker Hughes and Hanwha in ammonia gas turbine agreement Ammonia-fueling is widely seen as key to shipping's decarbonization. And while ammonia-fueled four stroke engines will soon be a reality, ammonia gas turbines could be in the not too distant future. Korea's Hanwha
Nashville Engineer District reflects on 2024 achievements The Nashville Engineer District recently announced total figures for district operations in 2024, as well as last year's notable achievements across the district. These accomplishments reflect the Nashville Engineer District's diverse operations,
NASSCO-Bremerton wins $74.7M CVN 76 contract General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton, Bremerton, Wash., has been awarded a $74,868,772 undefinitized contract action resulting in a cost-plus-incentive-fee/award-fee delivery order for the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) in
Op-Ed: Industry thoughts on tariffs come to light Over the last couple of days, Stamatis Tsantanis, chariman and CEO of global shipping company Seanergy Maritime and United Maritime, and Cary S. Davis, president and CEO of the American Association of
Op-Ed: Port decarbonization with renewable shoreside power solutions By Dave Lee, Executive Director of e1 Marine As global regulations tighten and public awareness of environmental impacts deepens, the U.S. maritime sector is facing the dual challenge of reducing greenhouse gas
AD Ports, Al Ain Mills partner on grain facility development at Khalifa Port AD Ports Group has entered into a 50-year land lease agreement with Al Ain Mills, a subsidiary of Al Hazaa Investment Group, to establish a cutting-edge grain storage and processing facility at Khalifa Port's South Quay. This strategic collaboration will enhance the port's capabilities and further solidify its position as a leading trade hub in the region. Spanning 50,000 square meters, the plann
Panama grants free passage to US warships, raising shipping implications Recent developments regarding the Panama Canal and Panama's decision to exit China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could have notable implications for global trade and geopolitics.
AGS invests in KGW to strengthen Transpacific network Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS), a freight forwarding and supply chain solutions firm, has acquired a 15% equity stake in KGW Group Berhad (KGW), reinforcing its position in Transpacific trade and expanding its ability to provide seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions. This strategic investment enhances AGS's global freight forwarding capabilities by leveraging KGW's established expertise in
Puerto Caldera moves over 6 million tons in 2024 Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera (SPC) and Sociedad Portuaria Granelera de Caldera (SPGC) reported positive operational results for 2024, handling over 6.3 million tons of cargo, 638 vessel dockings, and the unloading of 50,000 vehicles. These figures underscore Puerto Caldera's strategic importance as the primary hub on Costa Rica's Pacific coast and its significant contribution to the national eco
Trump's tariffs and Red Sea rate hikes create perfect storm for US shippers A delay in tariffs on Mexican imports does little to ease the pain for US shippers still facing a 10% hike on tariffs from China in addition to massive increases in ocean container freight rates due to conflict in the Red Sea. Latest data from Xeneta - the ocean and air freight intelligence platform - shows average spot rates from China stand at USD$4,816 per FEU (40ft container) to the US West C
Chinese vessel orderbook tops US$123 billion To mark the Lunar New Year , we take a look at the Chinese new building order book, using VesselsValue data. The infographic highlights the Chinese order book by t op Chinese ordering companies and insight into the ships currently being built at Chinese yards . Of the top Chinese companies ordering vessels last year, China Merchants S hipping ranks first, with contracts agreed for 28 new vessels-
New leadership takes the helm at K Line Following a board meeting, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) announced changes in its leadership, including the roles of Chairperson of the Board, President & CEO of the company, and other key representatives. Effective 28 March 2025, Yukikazu Myochin will be the Chairperson of the Board, Takenori Igarashi will be the President and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company and Yutaka Akutagaw
MICT boosts sustainability with new hybrid RTGs and expansion plans Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship terminal of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and the Philippines' primary international trade gateway, has made a significant move to address customer needs while promoting eco-friendly operations with the arrival of eight hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) equipped with near-zero emission (NZE) technology. Built
Maersk opens new cold store facility in Rotterdam As demand for temperature-sensitive logistics continues to rise, driven by fresh fruits, proteins, and pharmaceuticals, Maersk is strengthening its global cold chain infrastructure. The latest addition to its network of owned and leased cold storage facilities is a cutting-edge warehouse in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "Our cold store significantly improves the speed and reliability in refrigerated su
APM Terminals and Rocsys partner for hands-free charging in Rotterdam APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, an automated container terminal in the port of Rotterdam, has partnered with Rocsys, a hands-free charging solutions firm, to implement hands-free charging at the Dutch port. This collaboration will power a key component of the terminal with Rocsys' cutting-edge charging systems, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods worldwide. Aligned with the Port of R
Trump's new tariffs unlikely to reverse trade deficit Tariffs that the Trump 2.0 administration is imposing on Chinese imports would not reverse the US' deteriorating container trade imbalance with China, according to Linerlytica's report.
Trump's Tariffs and Global Shipping: Challenges, Adaptations, and Opportunities The Trump administration's decision to reimpose tariffs on global trade partners marks another major shift in trade dynamics, reminiscent of the disruptions seen during his first term starting in 2016.
Euroseas secures new charter deals Greek vessel owner Euroseas announced new time charter contracts for two of its 4,253 TEU intermediate container ships, Synergy Antwerp and Synergy Keelung. Both charters are for a minimum period of 36 months and a maximum period of 39 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of US$35,500. Synergy Antwerp and Synergy Keelung will commence the new charters after the completion
WALLENIUS SOL takes over Mann Lines Norwegian shipping company WALLENIUS SOL has acquired Mann Lines, a provider of liner RoRo and container vessel services, logistics and forwarding. "This acquisition, will among other things, result in a larger fleet and an expanded port network stretching from the Baltic countries to North West Europe," noted Elvir Dzanic, CEO of WALLENIUS SOL. Through this acquisition, WALLENIUS SOL aims to off
Hapag-Lloyd secures long-term financing for 24 newbuild vessels German container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd will use green financings for the 24 large container ships, ordered in October 2024 and expected to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. The newbuildings will have a combined capacity of 312,000 TEUs and involve a combined investment volume of around US$4 billion. According to the company's statement, the financing consists of four components: Around US$9
CMA CGM revises Mediterranean services French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced changes in three Mediterranean services aiming to strengthen its connections in the region. In particular, CMA CGM - Short Sea Lines Division has confirmed the restructure of its TMX2 service, set to commence in the seventh week of 2025. The revised service will launch from Aliaga on 12 February, focusing on trade between North Türkiye, Italy, and France
Suez Canal Authority pushes for normalization amid Red Sea uncertainty The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is working to return operations to normal after months of Houthi attacks turned the Red Sea into a conflict zone.
ONE, LX Pantos launch JV to enhance US intermodal transport Ocean Network Express (ONE) and LX Pantos announced the successful establishment of their joint venture, Boxlinks LLC (Boxlinks). This strategic collaboration combines the expertise and resources of ONE and LX Pantos to deliver comprehensive domestic intermodal transportation solutions. By leveraging their strong partnerships with major rail carriers and trucking companies, Boxlinks aims to offer
Modular Horse Stalls and Containerized Transport: Innovations in Equine Shipping and Stable Solutions Transporting horses over long distances presents unique challenges. Unlike standard cargo, horses require specialized enclosures that prioritize their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the journey. Whether traveling by sea, air, or land, the right stall design can mean the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful ordeal. Traditional transport setups often involve fixed or improvi
Revolutionizing Precision and Scope in Global Logistics TRADLINX Ocean Visibility is transforming supply chain management with its unparalleled accuracy. It tracks over 3 million containers worldwide with 99%
DOF scores $30m in Asia Pacific contracts Norwegian offshore vessel owner and operator DOF has won two subsea contracts in the Asia-Pacific region. The first contract will see the 2011-built dive support vessel Skandi Singapore utilised in Malaysian waters for about 30 days in the second quarter. Under the second deal, one of DOF's multipurpose vessels in the region will be tasked ...
Euroseas fixes charter for boxship duo Nasdaq-listed Greek containership owner Euroseas has won new time charter deals for two of its boxships. The first contract is for the 2008-built Synergy Antwerp. The company stated that the contract will commence its charter after the completion of its present charter, expected sometime in May 2025. The second is for the 2009-built Synergy Keelung. ...
Beijing retaliates as Trump's China tariffs kick in Donald Trump's fast-moving tariff tiffs with key trading partners continue to keep shipping executives on edge around the world. Similar to the threats he made to Colombia a week prior, the American president yesterday put planned tariffs against Mexico and Canada on hold for 30 days, saying that the leaders of the two countries had ...
HICO backs Tidal Transit electric CTV newbuild series UK crew transport vessel (CTV) owner and operator Tidal Transit has secured funding from HICO Investment Group, a Hartnoll family private investment business, to bolster its fleet with six new electric CTVs. The company headquartered on the North Norfolk coast said the latest move is a direct response to growing demand for zero-emission CTVs from ...
Navibulgar ship accused of subsea sabotage off the hook Swedish prosecutors have released the vessel suspected of cutting a fibre-optic subsea cable between Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland after assessing the event as an accident, not sabotage. The Swedish Prosecution Authority seized the Navibulgar-owned, 32,200 dwt bulker Vezhen on January 26. Swedish authorities stated that the vessel's anchor which caused the damage ...
Hanwha Ocean teams up with Baker Hughes to develop ammonia turbine Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea's largest shipyards, has partnered with America's Baker Hughes to develop what it describes as a carbon-free ship propulsion system. The joint development aims to create an ammonia gas turbine capable of 100% ammonia combustion, with the flexibility to mix ammonia with natural gas as needed with the first ships ...
Noble to shed cold-stacked drillship pair Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has revealed plans to divest two cold-stacked drillships to eliminate costs related to these units. Noble said it would divest the 2014-built Pacific Meltem and 2011-built Pacific Scirocco rigs and prioritise resources on the existing marketed fleet. According to the rig owner, it will divest these units by retiring them ...
K Line announces CEO succession plan Changes are afoot at top management at Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), one of the largest shipping lines in the world. The Tokyo-headquartered company revealed today that, pursuant to a shareholder vote in March, Takenori Igarashi will become president and CEO replacing Yukikazu Myochin who will become chairman. Myochin has been in charge of K ...
Wallenius SOL buys Mann Lines Sweden's Wallenius SOL has acquired British roro outfit Mann Lines adding new offices in Estonia, Latvia, and the UK, while increasing its presence in Finland, Germany, and Benelux. "This strategic move will enable us to offer a broader range of solutions tailored to customer needs. By combining our strengths, we will achieve increased precision and ...
Ultranav starts trial with behaviour change service to cut CO2 emissions Danish shipping line Ultranav is launching a six-month trial with Signol - a behaviour change service designed to encourage fuel-saving practices among crewmembers. Used on 19 vessels across Ultranav, the trial with Signol is an additional initiative aimed at saving fuel and lowering emissions. Signol is a tech-enabled behaviour change service that helps shipping companies ...
MSC launches iReefer Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's largest liner, has just launched iReefer, a container monitoring system for reefer cargo. This solution allows customers to track and monitor their temperature-controlled shipments in real time, from anywhere in the world. MSC offers three iReefer packages. The basic package, iReefer Essential, is free of charge and available today. ...
ONE debuts Boxlinks in the US Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has teamed with Korean logistics outfit LX Pantos to create Boxlinks, a joint venture providing end-to-end domestic intermodal transportation services in the US. Boxlinks will provide customised service to customers in the US, leveraging access to an expanded equipment pool. Customers can utilise containers through Boxlinks for their inland-to-coastal ...
Choose your risk: short term disruption or long-term transition Shipping markets have profited from turbulence in this decade, but far bigger changes are coming in the years ahead, argues Tim Smith, a director at Maritime Strategies International. As we approach
Flex LNG chief calls for immediate scrapping of steam turbine LNG carriers 'Steam-powered LNG carriers can survive in good markets but given the slump there should be a big upturn in scrapping,'...
Chinese retaliatory tariffs could harm dry bulk tonne-miles China could repeat the strategy it used to pivot from US grain in Trump's last term, but this time the...
Trump tariff workarounds will lessen impact of trade war escalation Shippers will circumvent Trump's tariffs by seeking alternative supply chain options if US-Sino trade war intensifies. Analysts expect renewed emphasis...
Hapag-Lloyd ties up green ship finance for latest newbuildings 'The successful conclusion of several attractive financial transactions confirms green financing components are becoming increasingly important,' said Hapag-Lloyd chief financial...
K Line expects to ride out China volatility in FY2024, announces change of chief executive K Line warned that there were causes for concern, such as uncertainty over trade policies under the new US administration...
Gallagher buys WK Webster Acquisition will add expertise to Gallagher's specialty capabilities, said chief executive
FSO and sanctioned suezmax tanker sold to Indian recyclers The number of recycling candidates is rising with Bangladeshi and Indian recyclers picking up most ships
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding returns to profit and seals record orders in 2024 The improved performance reflects the country's larger shipyards, such as HD KSOE, Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries, all of...
ONE and South Korea's LX Pantos in US intermodal tie-up ONE said the tie-up would build a more resilient and agile inland network for its customers in the US domestic...
The Daily View: Prepare for the Trump tariff 'wall' Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
Russian LPG shipments rise and reshuffle after EU propane ban The European Union banned imports of Russian propane in late December, leading to a reported plunge in domestic prices and...
Trump 2.0 tariff bazooka is looking more like a damp squib US President Donald Trump's tariffs now look a lot less material to shipping. Financial markets reacted extremely negatively to the...
Daily Briefing Trump trade war 2.0: What are the pros and cons for shipping? | Red Sea traffic holds steady | Is...
Carrier alliance shifting causes February dip in trans-Pacific vessel capacity The most significant drop will take place in the second half of the month after Lunar New Year, with about 7% of the lost capacity attributed to a short month and "gaps in service handoffs," according to maritime intelligence firm eeSea.
Prince Rupert promoting transload operations to improve logistics efficiency The latest move by the port involves a proposal by intermodal logistics provider IntermodeX to develop a transload facility near Prince Rupert's Fairview Container Terminal that is designed to primarily attract import containers.
US spot intermodal savings dipped in Q4, but remained above historical norms In terms of raw dollars, intermodal shippers saved an average of $741 per container versus truckload for spot market transactions across the 120 lanes in the Journal of Commerce Intermodal Savings Index, up from $649 one year ago.
Rethinking Access Control for Modern Apps Explore how Authorization as a Service simplifies access management and boosts application security.
Approvals from Europe, US among last hurdles in DSV's takeover of DB Schenker DSV CEO Jens Lund said the size of the Schenker acquisition meant it could take up to two years before the companies were fully integrated into the world's largest forwarder.
Chilean cherry shippers brace for insurance battle in Maersk Saltoro case The vessel, carrying 1,353 containers of Chilean cherries to China, suffered a main engine failure in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 13, 17 days into what was
Higher US production will soak up lowest level of VLGC deliveries for seven years, Fearnley Securities says Investment bank believes Dorian LPG is positioned to enjoy momentum in the market
'Trump 2.0' dominates the talk at annual Greek-Norwegian ship forum One panelist weaves a famous folk-rock songwriter into the sanctions story
Dry cargo researchers see wins and slight losses for bulker owners as US and China talk tariffs Consensus is that the US-China trade war won't be as dramatic for dry bulk this time around
'Tone down the trade rhetoric' for LNG industry's sake, Flex pleads Shipping market recovery for sector not in sight until 2027
Crude tankers largely unfazed as Trump's tariffs fly VLCC rates gain nearly 10% while some routes have doubled over the past month
Flex LNG mulls delisting from Oslo Exchange to cut reporting compliance costs Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev slams 'EU Regulatory Insanity'
DOF Group inks deals for work in Malaysia and Indonesia Norwegian offshore player nears first reporting period following Maersk deal
Business case for wind technology growing, says DNV's Knut Orbeck-Nilssen Company says there are 97 vessels with wind-assisted propulsion systems on order and 57 in service
Gard warns of growing risk of fires from scrap metal cargoes Screening failures mean dangerous batteries and gas bottles are found in scrap consignments on bulkers
Laskaridis Shipping teams up with UK university on sustainability research Greek owner aims to improve operating performance by contributing data to problem-solving academics
Trump's Panama pressure puts Hutchison ports under fire Lawyers challenge constitutionality of company's terminals deal after US secures concessions
Suez Canal transits still at pre-ceasefire level as shipping shuns Red Sea Maritime players in no hurry to send their vessels back through key waterway
'Obvious loser': Container shipping 'exposed' amid 'escalating' trade war, DNB Markets says Tanker and gas segments seen as resistant to tariffs
Major lines coy as Suez Canal urges Red Sea return Waterway's administration invites container ship giants to powwow at its Ismailia headquarters
Tanker markets shrug off China's tit-for-tat US oil tariffs China imports most of its oil from elsewhere and can replace US barrels easily
Western shipowners 'make $6bn from selling tankers into shadow fleet' Project identifies Greek owners as big winners of booming market for tankers that end up in Russian dark fleet
Cheaper ships: Ulstein claims new design will chop 50% off building costs Norwegian shipyard group unveils vessel to make offshore wind operations more affordable
China tariffs on US LNG imports set to inflict more pain on sector But longer-term trade war and inefficiencies could provide positives
Baumarine bulker pool adds five new owners as earnings beat Baltic Exchange index Klaveness and Marubeni operation targets further volume growth in 2025
VLCC demand to take a hit after Iraqi storage tank suffers fire Blaze took place at country's biggest oil field, Rumaila
Going, going, gone: Greek owner Chronos Shipping completes sale of bulker fleet Hellenic buyers swooped in on all four ships offered
Constantine Logothetis and Idan Ofer-backed SulNOx moves into cruise sector with Crystal fleet deal Fuel decarbonisation company supplied its bunker conditioner to vessel in Europe on a trial basis last year
CMB.Tech upgraded as 'attractive' VLCC and suezmax bet by Arctic Securities Share target price raised to $13.70
Indonesian LPG carrier did not deliver gas to Syria Ship of the same name imported cargo into Baniyas
Euroseas strikes lucrative boxship charters despite talk of Red Sea return Three-year deals show boxship earning power is little affected by Houthi ceasefire
K Line boss Yukikazu Myochin stepping down as succession plan revealed CEO will become chairman as long-serving Takenori Igarashi is promoted
George Economou orders up to 10 LNG dual-fuel container ships in China Order is second boxship newbuilding contract for TMS since its return to sector in November 2024
Trump wins another Panama concession as US warships score free passage Move follows Panama's vow to pull out of Belt and Road agreement
ONE enters US domestic logistics market in JV with South Korean operator Empty containers will be utilised to serve the US inland network
'No one-trick pony': Stolt-Nielsen sees big opportunities in small-scale space after Avenir LNG acquisition Chief executive Udo Lange talks up possibilities in LNG bunkering after buyout
Flex LNG 'insulates' itself from market meltdown with huge time-charter backlog Company sees period to 2027 as like lean years of 2014 to 2017 except with sharp ship scrapping uptick
Gloves off: China unleashes retaliatory tariffs on key US energy imports Beijing hits back at Trump administration with tariffs on coal, gas and heavy equipment imports
Seaspan Energy puts Canada on the map for ship-to-ship LNG bunkering Second of Canadian shipowner's trio of LNG bunker vessels conducts its first fueling operation in Vancouver
Air cargo industry jolted by Trump tariffs on Chinese e-commerce The cross-border e-commerce logistics ecosystem, including cargo airlines, is bracing for a downturn in business after the U.S. moved to ban low-value Chinese imports from qualifying for zero duties.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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