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Turkon Line strengthens its India Service with the addition of Kasif Kalkavan Sonowal highlights improved turnaround time at Major Ports CONCOR connects MMLP Varnama with Pipavav Port CFBA organises 88th AGM: Maritime leaders call for resilience, digital innovation, and stronger trade connectivity How Digital Intelligence is accelerating Green Freight in India Exporters face booking delays and soaring freight costs amid ongoing crisis Iran dismisses US 'Total Control' claims, demands blockade end to reopen Hormuz Weekly ocean container shipping market update Vizhinjam Port to launch full EXIM ops from August 18 after securing Customs clearances Edible oil imports jump 33 pc in July

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AUGUST 14, 2026

Delta Cargo turns 80 From military transports to firefighting aircraft Dubai Humanitarian delivers aid supplies to Gaza Maersk launches rail connection Casablanca - Tangier GROUP7 celebrates 20 years of logistics in Munich IAG Cargo announces third London-Delhi connection Kuehne+Nagel invests in Cambodia IRU optimizes border procedures between Türkiye and Iran HHPI expands fleet with Euro9000 locomotive Brandis becomes Chief Legal Officer at Daimler Truck A Plessas Transport expands fleet in Felixstowe AAL Shipping delivers equipment to Houston Rashed Islam leads traffic services at HDR in Texas ONE relocates container operations to Kalundborg GLSHK accompanies Starlux Airlines to Europe KORRES D-A-CH Optimizes Logistics with Lila Logistik

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Shipping disruption sees 'rate increase fire' spread from spots to contracts A phone call, a million files: Uber Freight breach exposes logistics' identity security gap Customs crackdowns on Chinese ecommerce threaten airfreight demand This week just showed why supply chain has become a boardroom line item If AI starts making the decisions, what happens to the TMS? Sinolines and Antong combination a formidable rival for forwarders in Asia MSC's new multimodal solution 'a significant step for Saudi logistics'

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AUGUST 14, 2026

Birdon's Port of Pensacola shipyard project gets a $9M boost Birdon America's plans to develop and operate a 400,000-square-foot advanced ship manufacturing facility at the Port of Pensacola, Fla., in partnership with the City of Pensacola and other stakeholders, are making progress. Port of LA to increase clean ship, truck incentives and invest $20M in charging infrastructure The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved new clean air incentives to further accelerate clean air technologies as part of the port's 2025 clean air cooperative agreement with the South Coast Air Op-Ed: Maintaining efficiency in aging fleets The aging bulker and tanker fleet is becoming an increasing priority for operators focused on vessel performance and extending asset life to support long-term financial stability. Daniel Stapleton, marine deep sea marketing Trump signs sweeping new memorandum on Navy shipbuilding President Trump yesterday signed a wide-ranging National Security Presidential Memorandum aimed at fixing critical long-term issues in U.S. Navy shipbuilding and ship repair programs and restoring capacity and competition to the maritime Fletcher Technical Community College gets nearly $5M to strengthen Southeast Louisiana shipbuilding Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, La., has been awarded nearly $5 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide workfo rce training and technical assistance to small manufacturers throughout

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AUGUST 14, 2026

MSC withdraws bid for stake in Barcelona BEST terminal MSC's Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has withdrawn its request for regulatory approval to acquire a 50% stake in Terminal Catalunya (Tercat) from Hutchison Ports. Tercat operates the Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST) at the Port of Barcelona. The proposed transaction had been submitted for review by the European Commission. However, TIL withdrew its application before the Commission reach COSCO and Diamond Line boost MWAX service with two additional vessels COSCO SHIPPING Lines and Diamond Line are upgrading their MWAX (West Africa Express) service with the addition of two vessels. The carriers will add SLS Jade and Limarko Breeze to the service, increasing available capacity and supporting consistent weekly sailings. MWAX strengthens West Africa connectivity The MWAX service connects West Africa with Northern Europe and the Mediterranean , using Al Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM launch new Asia-South America East Coast service Hapag-Lloyd will launch a new weekly service connecting Asia with the East Coast of South America in cooperation with ZIM. The new Asia-South America East Coast service (AS3) is scheduled to begin in September 2026. The jointly operated service will connect several major Chinese gateways with key Brazilian ports. AS3 to offer weekly Asia-Brazil connections According to Hapag-Lloyd, the AS3 will p DP World marks a milestone in Callao port DP World is celebrating two decades of operations at the Port of Callao in Peru, reflecting a sustained period of investment that has transformed the terminal into one of South America's leading container gateways and established it as the country's primary trade hub, handling approximately 60 percent of Peru's containerised cargo. Since commencing operations in 2006, DP World has invested approx Euroseas posts $33.2 million Q2 profit, expands newbuilding programme Euroseas reported a net income attributable to controlling shareholders of $33.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong containership charter rates and limited drydocking expenses. The Athens-based containership owner generated net revenues of $56.5 million during the quarter, compared with $57.2 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $40.1 million fr RCL's Nawata Bhum refloated after Hooghly River incident Regional Container Lines (RCL) has confirmed that the container vessel Nawata Bhum has been successfully refloated following an incident on the Hooghly River in India. The incident occurred on 12 August 2026. According to the carrier, the vessel was successfully refloated on 13 August and has since resumed service. All crew members onboard are safe, with no injuries reported. RCL also confirmed t ANL and CMA CGM introduce new Peak Season Surcharges on Asia-Pacific trades ANL and CMA CGM Group will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on several Asia-Pacific trades from 28 August 2026. The measures cover shipments to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Fiji, Timor-Leste and selected Australian ports. The surcharges will apply until further notice. Asia to PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Australia For shipments f Port of Hamburg records throughput decline in first half of 2026 The Port of Hamburg handled 56.1 million tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2026, a 3.1% decline compared to the same period last year, as ongoing terminal modernisation measures and reduced petroleum imports linked to the war in Iran weighed on overall performance. Container throughput reached 4.0 million TEUs, 3.8% below the first half of 2025 in TEU terms and 4% lower in tonnage terms. Conta Explainer: Why Berbera isn't the next Djibouti, yet? As instability radiates from Hormuz toward Bab el-Mandeb, a familiar question is resurfacing in shipping circles: is the Horn of Africa finally producing a real alternative to the Djibouti gateway? The evidence says something more precise and more useful for operators planning around chokepoint risk Colombia earthquake disrupts operations at Buenaventura CMA CGM has warned of continued logistics disruption at the Port of Buenaventura following the earthquake that affected western Colombia on 10 August 2026. The impact remains concentrated on Colombia's Pacific Coast, particularly in and around Buenaventura. Operations on the country's Atlantic Coast remain fully operational and unaffected, according to the French carrier. Buenaventura operations Neptune Pacific adjusts INTRAPAC and MICROPAC schedules Neptune Pacific has announced temporary schedule and rotation changes to its INTRAPAC and MICROPAC services as it adjusts vessel deployment and responds to cargo demand. The changes affect upcoming voyages of the Capitaine Wallis and Southern Pearl . Both vessels are expected to return to their regular rotations on their subsequent voyages. Capitaine Wallis to omit Funafuti Capitaine Wallis voyag Capturing the opportunity for a new generation of feeder containerships Newbuilding orders in the feeder containership segment are set to grow as the shipping industry approaches a deficit of smaller vessels capable of servicing a diverse geographical spread of ports and terminals. New vessel contracting over the past five years has been squarely focussed on the ultra large containership segment, boosting the number of vessels that can carry vast numbers of container Maersk reduces destination terminal handling charge for Mexico Maersk has announced a reduction in its Destination Terminal Handling charge for cargo moving from worldwide origins to Mexico. The revised charge will apply from 15 August 2026 for shipments from all origins except South Korea. For cargo moving from South Korea to Mexico, the new tariff will take effect on 30 August 2026. The adjustment applies to all container sizes and types. Revised terminal Compliance checks are key to cracking port pollution Local pollution is not a problem that can just be regulated and then forgotten about. Without effective emissions monitoring and enforcement, non-compliance is unknown and likely widespread among many shipowners and operators, says Fredrik Fuglesang, CEO of maritime technology company SeaARCTOS. Local pollution refers to sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) like AD Ports Group posts record Q2 profit amid Strait of Hormuz disruption AD Ports Group reported record results for the second quarter of 2026. The company achieved strong growth despite disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Revenue increased 47% year-on-year to AED 7.08 billion (US$1.93 billion). EBITDA rose 49% to AED 1.74 billion. Meanwhile, total net profit jumped 88% to AED 836 million (US$228 million). The EBITDA margin reached 24.5%, compared with 24.2% a yea ONE shifts Zealand container operations to Kalundborg Ocean Network Express (ONE) will move its Zealand container operations to the Port of Kalundborg in October 2026. The move is expected to significantly increase container volumes and activity at the Danish port. ONE will become the second global container shipping line to use Kalundborg as its base in Zealand. As a result, the terminal will strengthen its role as a logistics hub for imports and e Europe's untapped leverage over chinese trade New customs data show Brussels holds twice the chokepoint leverage over Beijing that Washington does. For carriers and forwarders exposed to China trade lanes, the strategic question is no longer whether that leverage exists but how long it will last HHLA first half 2026 results weighed down Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG reported first-half 2026 Group revenue of EUR€910.9 million, a 3% increase on the prior year's EUR€884.5 million, while the operating result fell significantly to EUR€51.3 million from EUR€79.4 million. The divergence between revenue growth and earnings reflects a combination of harsh winter weather at the start of the year, extensive modernisation works to automat MSC revises Asia-US West Coast service rotations MSC has announced changes to its Asia-US West Coast service network as part of efforts to improve service reliability and optimise its port coverage. The changes affect the carrier's Pearl and Sentosa services and will introduce new port rotations from specific voyages. Pearl Service adds Haiphong and Oakland Starting with Voyage 636, MSC will add Haiphong and Oakland to its Pearl Service. At the Kuehne+Nagel invests in new container freight station Kuehne+Nagel has announced the development of a new Container Freight Station in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, scheduled for completion in June 2027. The facility will provide more than 20,000 square metres of warehouse space, more than tripling Kuehne+Nagel's existing CFS capacity in the country and strengthening its logistics capabilities to serve growing trade volumes across Cambodia and the wider reg Pacific Forum Line restores AUSPAC service with NPDL Tahiti return Pacific Forum Line (PFL) will return NPDL Tahiti to its AUSPAC service following the completion of maintenance work on the vessel. NPDL Tahiti will replace Capitaine Tupaia, which temporarily operated on the AUSPAC service. Capitaine Tupaia will now return to PFL's NZPAC service. The carrier has announced a short phase-in schedule to support the transition and restore its regular rotations. NPDL Explainer: When the ship becomes the target Tankers, LNG carriers and port workers are being struck simultaneously in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. For an industry that has spent five months normalizing risk, the pattern points to something more durable than a crisis Hapag-Lloyd introduces PSS from Türkiye to US East Coast and Gulf Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on container shipments from Türkiye to the US East Coast and Gulf. The new surcharge will take effect on 12 September 2026 and will apply to all sailings until further notice. PSS levels Hapag-Lloyd will apply the following charges: US$400 per 20-foot container US$500 per 40-foot container The PSS will apply to all container types moving fr MSC revises cargo acceptance rules for Saudi Arabia MSC has updated its cargo acceptance rules for shipments from Europe to Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. Under the latest arrangement, cargo discharged at Jeddah or King Abdullah Port (KAP) will only be accepted when its final destination is within Saudi Arabia. Therefore, shipments booked with Jeddah or KAP as the port of discharge must have a consignee located in Saudi Arabia. The measur Maersk raises ECS from South Asia to UAE Maersk has announced an increase in its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for dry cargo moving from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The revised surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) of 15 August 2026. New ECS levels For 20-foot dry containers, the ECS will increase from US$1,800 to US$2,100 per container. For 4

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AUGUST 14, 2026

Franbo adds Japanese newbuild to growing MPP programme Taiwan's Franbo Lines is taking its fast-growing multipurpose newbuilding programme back to Japan, approving a $29m vessel that lifts its MPP expansion slate to 12 ships. The Taipei-listed owner has cleared a 16,500 dwt Singapore-flagged newbuild at an unidentified Japanese yard through newly established vessel-owning vehicle Franbo Jade. No delivery date has been disclosed. The ... Pantheon Tankers returns to MR newbuilds with China order Anna Angelicoussis-led Pantheon Tankers has returned to the MR newbuilding market with a fresh order in China, ending a lengthy absence from the segment. The Athens-based tanker major has been linked to a new MR construction deal at COSCO Guangdong Shipyard for a pair of 50,000 dwt newbuilds. Details covering price and delivery dates have ... Splash Wrap: The detour economy Shipping has always made money from distance. Increasingly, it is also having to make peace with detours. The defining theme of the week was an industry being forced to find another way around war, drought and infrastructure that can no longer be relied upon. Sometimes the detour means sailing thousands of extra miles. Sometimes it ... Minsheng steps up tanker push with $500m VLCC order Minsheng Financial Leasing has lined up four VLCC newbuildings in China in a deal worth around $500m, extending a rapid run of charter-backed shipping investments by the Chinese lessor. Shipbuilding sources have linked Minsheng to four 319,000 dwt vessels at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, priced at around $125m each. The quartet is being ... Seven die in toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard Seven workers have been reported dead after a toxic gas leak at a ship recycling yard in Bangladesh. The accident occurred on Friday morning at Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Bhatiyari, Sitakunda, a facility authorised under the IMO's Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling. Local news agency UNB reported that two workers died at ... Ethanol emerges as a marine fuel with big name backing As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world's biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new alternative fuel type, the industry takes notice. But to anyone paying attention over the ... Ukraine seeks Black Sea shipping truce as drones hit Ust-Luga Ukraine is seeking a halt to attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea even as its expanding maritime war against Russia stretches more than 1,000 km north to one of Moscow's most important Baltic energy export hubs. Kyiv has proposed through a third party that Russia and Ukraine mutually suspend attacks on civilian targets ... China's VLOC conveyor belt threatens to dilute Simandou cape upside Capesize owners counting on Simandou to transform dry bulk shipping may need to temper their expectations, with growing evidence that much of the new Guinea-China iron ore trade is developing into a tightly controlled conveyor belt dominated by very large ore carriers. Broker SSY noted in a new market report that VLOCs of more than ... POSH wins new offshore installation contract from Subsea 7 Singapore-based offshore marine service provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has been awarded a lump-sum subsea diving and installation contract by offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7. The new contract was awarded by Subsea 7's Saudi Arabian arm, Subsea 7 Arabia Co. Work under the deal is scheduled for offshore execution in the third ... Four-year-old cape fetches $78m Japanese owners continue to cash in as buyer appetite for quality Japanese-built tonnage pushes values higher. This week sources have revealed an exceptionally rare sale by Doun Kisen, one of Japan's largest private tonnage providers. The Okochi family-controlled firm is trimming its 20-ship strong cape arm, selling the 2022-built Princess Eternity for around $78m. The 182,00 ... HEA Energy acquires two jackups from Semco Maritime Abu Dhabi-based HEA Energy has acquired the Thor and Wind Lift 1 jackup crane vessels from Danish contractor Semco Maritime. The acquisition is accompanied by a long-term charter agreement that ensures continued availability of the vessels for Semco Maritime. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The partnership between the two companies will be ... Solstad lands long-term CSV contract in West Africa Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has signed a letter of intent with an unnamed client for the hire of one of its CSVs. The two parties penned a letter of intent for the 2001-built CSV Normand Cutter. The contract will commence in the fourth quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027. It ... BetterSea launches AI agent for maritime compliance Maritime compliance platform BetterSea has launched Stylianos, an AI-powered agent designed to help shipping companies move from assessing regulatory exposure to preparing compliance actions within the same platform. Stylianos can calculate expected compliance costs for individual vessels or voyages, compare different compliance strategies, suggest pooling options and source market quotations for Why shipbrokers are leaving money on the table An open letter to global shipbrokers from a battle-hardened charterer. Hey, you "brilliant" international shipbrokers, look at yourselves. You really think you are the smartest guys in the room, don't you? Let me break your illusion: you are operating like cavemen from the 18th century, hiding in your little caves, whispering code words to each ...

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AUGUST 14, 2026

No peak yet: Liner profits mount as spot rates rise again Tariffs, deglobalisation, a bloated orderbook, energy crisis fallout ... liner operators face a long list of hypothetical headwinds. But none... The Daily View: Out of the shadows Hormuz crisis sees shadow gas carriers go mainstream Well versed in the high-risk side of shipping, some shadow fleet operators are sending their gas carriers through Hormuz to... FuelEU pooling may be working too well FuelEU's flexibility mechanism works so well that the scheme could fail to jump-start a green fuel transition, according to carbon... Eight dead in gas leak at Bangladeshi recycling yard Fatal gas leak at an IMO-approved Bangladesh recycling yard prompts investigation into safety measures and working practices Stricken tanker could generate 'one of the more significant' oil spills in history Stateless Caroline Bezengi ran aground off Oman's Hallaniyat Islands at the end of June and has the potential to become... Red Sea traffic holds firm despite Houthi blockade as UN warns Yemen on brink of renewed war Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows vessel traffic through the Bab el Mandeb remains surprisingly resilient in the first two weeks... Ust-Luga hit in new drone strikes Fires broke out at the port as a result of the attack, which is the latest in an escalating series... CK Hutchison ports throughput slips as Panama force-out bites Panama's termination of CK Hutchison's port concessions weighed on its 1H26 results Explosion at Rotterdam kills one and injures six Gunvor said an investigation into the blast was ongoing and that it was 'working to establish the facts' DFDS lifts guidance following 2Q earnings jump as new CEO takes up position New chief executive said improving financial performance would be a key priority to deliver satisfactory shareholder returns while enabling future... Euroseas posts another stellar quarter as boxship demand remains buoyant Market continues to shrug off effects of geopolitics and inflation, according to Aristides Pittas Fresh Adnoc tanker attack claims underscore prolonged Hormuz security threat The UAE has accused Iran of attacking two Adnoc tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening tensions over the vital... Daily Briefing Sanctions snarl salvage effort as Russian insurer surfaces in Oman shadow tanker spill | Reinsurers impose second round of war... NOAA upgrades El Niño warning and outlook for Panama Canal worsens The shipping world is already a minefield of myriad chokepoints. It increasingly looks like there will be another one around...

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AUGUST 14, 2026

Energy demand, equipment upgrades give turbine makers second wind in US The seesaw of US wind energy demand has yet to undermine the strength in the global turbine sector. Operations at CPKC Bensenville improving after paving-related delays The project and a simultaneous volume surge reduced capacity at the Chicago-area terminal, although the railroad and its customers differ over how severely the disruption affected container availability. Tightening US truck capacity seen slowing cargo theft, fraud Cargo theft appears to be falling as truckload capacity shrinks, analyses show, though losses are mounting and criminals are shifting and sharpening their focus. Red Sea safety conditions sufficient for full return: Maersk CEO Despite an attack on a cargo ship this week that killed six, Vincent Clerc says the carrier's own analysis, together with input from military and intelligence officials, indicates Maersk is not a target of Houthi militants.

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AUGUST 14, 2026

Trump threatens to make Strait of Hormuz a US territory President ratchets up suggestions that he wants lasting control over waterway As Middle East peace hopes fade, shipping stocks bounce back Crude carrier group leads the way on an extra strong week for Teekay Tankers SK Shipping VLGC pays millions to skip the ballooning Panama Canal line US upgrades El Nino forecast as waterway officials impose draught restrictions Wavelength podcast: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bosses disagree on structural change Plus, what ZeroNorth's agentic AI says about digital trends. And why not Brunei? The next shipping hub in Asia Fire detection gap leaves giant container ships dangerously exposed, liner operators warn Wireless systems for detecting fires need to improve, says report The cost of winning: Genco Shipping lays out $17m spend on Diana proxy fight Most recent Diana Shipping bid for New York shipowner remains under board consideration Western Bulk Chartering falls to a loss as Strait of Hormuz closure hits bottom line Bulker operator said profit will come in the second half of the year Franbo Lines heads to Japan for $29m newbuilding Taiwanese owner returns its favourite shipbuilding nation Fire detection gap leaves giant container ships dangerously exposed, owners warn Wireless systems for detecting fires need to improve, says report Wavelength podcast: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bosses disagree on structural change Plus, what ZeroNorth's agentic AI says about digital trends. And why not Brunei? The next shipping hub in Asia Fire detection gap leaves giant containerships dangerously exposed, owners warn Latest report of industry initiative says wireless systems for detecting fires need to improve How attacks and sanctions are impacting Russian oil industry Rystad Energy predicts a tough road ahead as Ukrainian strikes take toll on production Eight dead in catastrophic gas leak at Bangladesh recycling yard Fourteen other workers ill after industrial accident in Sitakunda Russia's second home-built LNG carrier delivers and heads for Arctic passage Export action hots up as secondhand buy moves towards sanctioned plant for first cargo AD Ports opens up on how its bigger fleet is tackling Middle East turmoil Abu Dhabi giant says conflict is maybe its biggest-ever challenge Bruton discount gives investors a VLCC opportunity, DNB Carnegie says Veteran analyst Jorgen Lian argues shares could surge to NOK 130 if valuation reaches peers AD Ports opens up on how bigger fleet is tackling Middle East turmoil Abu Dhabi giant says conflict is maybe its biggest-ever challenge Fewer shades of grey: BRS explains why non-mainstream tanker fleet growth is slowing Broker identifies factors in 'deceleration' of older ships exiting conventional trading US broker asks who's winning in battle between tanker owners and charterers Lauren Gallinari plays game of 'would you rather' with major shipping groups Shipbuilding boom spurs new insurance line to tackle costs of newbuilding delays War-related disruption and supply line problems have the potential to add unexpected costs Argentina LNG applies to country's tax incentive scheme as greenlight looms YPF, Eni and XRG consortium plan to take a final investment decision on huge floating LNG project by year-end Indian LNG importer has no idea about Qatar's Gulf export volumes amid chaos ''Petronet LNG boss says there is no supply plan from major gas producer Collateral damage from drone attacks: Tankers calling in Libya face heightened threat Ambrey Analytics says vessels are not being deliberately targeted Wilh Wilhelmsen banks less profit from car carrier investments Norwegian group still confident of future performance despite geopolitical uncertainty Ukraine 'offers Russia truce' on ship attacks amid global food supply squeeze Government reported to have suggested a halt to deadly violence, which has seen Black Sea become shipping's most dangerous frontier Iran targets two more Adnoc ships in Strait of Hormuz UAE condemns 'acts of piracy' as tally of attacks against state-backed shipowner keeps rising Bill Gates talks spur HD Hyundai push into nuclear reactor vessels HD Hyundai prepares serial manufacturing as Natrium deployment plans gather pace Adnoc offers tanker 'shuttle' service to get Iraqi crude through Strait of Hormuz UAE producer aims to help neighbour's export volumes through dark transits Egypt denies any connection to cargo ship hit by Houthis in fatal attack Transport ministry says the Tihamah is controlled by a Yemeni individual What Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy and German KG meltdown tell us about risk of energy transition UCL study shows what shipowners and banks can learn from not anticipating the speed of the climate transition Giant South Korean shipowner HMM sees growing uncertainty as profit falls Net earnings down as owner identifies risks, including port congestion and war China Merchants cashes in on elderly ro-ro amid 'explosive' car exports Chinese giant lands $42m for 26-year-old vessel valued at less than one-third of sale price Greek shipowner John Dragnis doubles up on ultramax bulker newbuildings Goldenport is scheduled to take delivery in 2029 Deepsea miner inks charter and port deals amid pursuit of Trump financial backing Nasdaq-listed outfit engaged with US agencies for funding

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AUGUST 14, 2026

Nearly $111M in data center freight stolen as thieves test 'bump and run' tactic Scott Cornell confirmed that cargo thieves deliberately struck security escorts protecting two high-value technology shipments. The drivers then continued with each load instead of stopping for help. Cornell serves as EVP and Crime and Theft Specialist at SPG Cargo & Logistics. Cornell also serves as Chair of TAPA Americas and has spent more than 30 years investigating cargo theft. Cornell descri Truck Driver Health: Why so many are dying young Truck drivers face immense challenges, from unhealthy food options to sedentary lifestyles and poor sleep, leading to a significantly shorter life expectancy. Jeremy Reymer, founder of Project 61, reveals how these conditions directly contribute to alarming safety risks on the road. Learn why the trucking industry's "operating system"-its drivers-are often overlooked, and how Project 61 is workin Freight Market Rejection Index: Is the 'Softness' Misleading? | SONAR Update The freight market is showing what appears to be softness, but a closer look at the Rejection Index reveals a different story. This week's SONAR update breaks down why current market conditions are actually robust, not cooling off. Learn how intermodal savings and strategic shifts are painting a picture of strength as we head into peak season. Don't miss the critical insights on truckload rates a Freight Brokers: Your Trailer Insurance Has HUGE Gaps! Freight brokers often face hidden risks with their trailer insurance. Andy Kuchar, President of Centerline Insurance Company, reveals why many trailers are "criminally underinsured" and how common policies exclude crucial over-the-road coverage. Learn the red flags in your current insurance and how dedicated policies protect against massive liabilities, even for small incidents. Freight brokers o DHL Express triples Shenzhen air cargo capacity with terminal expansion DHL Express has completed the $204 million expansion of its "super gateway" at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in South China's Guangdong province, tripling shipping capacity to 992 tons per day and enabling more direct cargo flights. The project represents the company's largest investment in mainland China to date, supporting cross-border trade and time-definite international express servi ICE expands state law enforcement partnerships with Indiana, Oklahoma, Wyoming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expanded partnerships with state law enforcement agencies that allow trained local officers to perform immigration enforcement functions under federal supervision. The Memoranda of Agreements are between ICE and the Indiana State Police, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and Wyoming Highway Patrol under its 287(g) Task Force Model. It allows state a Before the lawsuit: Trucking deposition preparation Fleet safety directors spend years building compliance programs that nobody ever asks them to defend out loud, and when someone finally does, it is a plaintiff's attorney with a court reporter in the room. Trucksafe Consulting is selling the rehearsal. The DOT compliance consultancy will hold its fifth annual Fleet Compliance Bootcamp Sept. 16-17, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Downtown-U United Airlines cargo chief Jan Krems to retire after storied career Air cargo Hall-of-Fame member Jan Krems has tendered his resignation after more than 12 years as president of cargo at United Airlines and will be replaced by Chris Busch, currently managing director, Cargo Americas. Krems will depart at the end of September, said United Cargo spokeswoman Elise Goldstein, in conjunction with the company's announcement on Wednesday. A byproduct of the KLM Cargo sy Maersk bets vertical integration will win the Last Mile Last-mile delivery is where every upstream mistake finally comes due. It is the last stop before the customer, the last chance to get an order right. It is also the first place where blame lands when something goes wrong. Maersk is betting that connecting every link in that chain, from the port to the doorstep, is key to reducing friction and improving visibility across the customer journey. "Whe 5 suspects arrested in SoCal rail-cargo theft probe after shots fired from moving BNSF train Five men traveled through Southern California as law enforcement closed in. Among them was Angel Castro, whom investigators linked to Monday's shooting at a BNSF officer. Detectives searched the vehicle and found equipment used to burglarize rail cars. The stop followed a two-day inquiry that began with gunfire from a moving freight train. The Sheriff's Department announced the arrests Thursday m