Stena Line completes acquisition of Finnish ferry operator Wasaline
As of now, Wasaline is part of Stena Line and its European ferry network and port operations, which comprise a total of 20 routes and 40 vessels. Wasaline will continue its operations with its brand retained, subject to minor adjustments, going forward. “Now entirely new opportunities open up for Wasaline as we become part of […]
fuel situation in Cuba critical; US “suffocating” island
Russia is trying to restore its own battered ties with the United States as Trump seeks to broker a deal to end its war in Ukraine. But the Kremlin made clear it was unhappy with Washington’s treatment of Cuba. “The suffocating tactics employed by the United States are indeed causing many difficulties for the country. […]
U.S. Container Imports Expected to Fall in First Half of 2026
While there appear to be signs of a normalization in the U.S. container import flows and less impact from frontloading, the expectations are that volumes will continue to fall at least through the first four months of 2026. Uncertainty about the U.S.’s tariffs, policy issues, and geopolitical developments all continue to weigh on the outlook […]
Should protesters at Cargill’s Brazil terminal be forced out?
In a statement on Friday, the federal government said dredging is routine to ensure river traffic during low water level periods. Still, the government suspended procurement of companies to carry out the work on the Tapajos pending talks with the indigenous communities and a formal consultation about any work on the river. Last week, Cargill […]
US to take over NATO Allied Maritime Command
The United States will turn over two of NATO’s major command posts – in Naples, Italy and Norfolk, Virginia – to European officers, a military source told Reuters on Monday. The move is in keeping with US President Donald Trump’s requests that European nations take more responsibility for their own security. His administration has called […]
ONE reinforces its commitment to sustainability in Brazil with the arrival of the ONE Synergy ship at the Port of Santos
– Brand Content & Public Relations 02/09/2026 9:44 pm – Updated Now 3 Min São Paulo, February 9, 2026 – Ocean Network Express (ONE) Brasil celebrated, last Friday (6), the inaugural call of the ONE Synergy at the terminal Brazil Port Terminal (BTP)in Santos. The arrival of the vessel marks a maturity in the renewal […]
PaxOcean Opens New Singapore Shipyard to Handle Larger Projects
PaxOcean marked the opening of its new Singapore shipyard, which is larger and incorporates the latest technologies to strengthen Singapore’s newbuilding, fabrication, conversion, and repair capabilities. The yard replaces the older yard launched in 2007 and will feature a center for R&D, along with a purpose-built innovation hub. The company reports it spent two years […]
Freight Ferry Catches Fire, Goes to Anchor off Isle of Wight
On Monday evening, a fire broke out aboard a DFDS ferry off the coast of the Isle of Wight, the large island opposite Portsmouth at the entrance to the Solent. The 400-foot freight ferry Caesarea Trader operates between Portsmouth and the isle of Jersey, just off the coast of France. AIS data provided by Pole […]
Fuel Barge Goes Hard Aground at San Juan Harbor Entrance
A fuel barge has gone aground on the rocks outside of San Juan’s harbor, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. On Monday afternoon, Coast Guard Sector Southeast reported that a fuel barge had grounded on the headland at the harbor entrance, just below Castillo San Felipe del Morro. The site has a large rock breakwater […]
Samsung Heavy Industries Cancels Tanker Linked to Sanctioned Manager
According to a stock exchange filing, Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries canceled the delivery of the first of two crude oil tankers just as the vessel was due to be delivered. It cites the “shipowner’s financial difficulties,” warning that the second vessel could also be revised, while the speculation is that these tankers were ordered as […]