The French Navy is reporting the seizure of a large shipment of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean region. It was unusual because the smugglers were using a fishing vessel. According to the report, the seizure was made under the authority of the public prosecutor in Brest. The French Customs Intelligence and Investigations unit and the […]

A Russian-flagged cargo ship, well-known for its military support operations, was lingering off the coast of Sardinia for nearly a week. While the ship has not violated any regulations, its unusual pattern of behavior has drawn attention, including it appears from the Italian Navy. The Sparta IV (8,870 dwt) is one of a series of […]

Coast Guard Station San Juan has busted another barge-borne smuggler – this time, a trafficker of cocaine rather than people. On January 28, the Jones Act tug Signet Thunder was inbound and approaching San Juan’s Old Army Terminal, bringing the barge San Juan-JaxBridge in tow. At about 0548 hours, the crew of the tug contacted […]

02/09/2026 3:57 pm – Updated Now 2 Min Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 1 freepik Click here to Read the Summary The growth of the Brazilian economy has not been accompanied by the expansion of port infrastructure. According to Solve Shipping, the mismatch between supply and capacity has already generated a deficit equivalent […]

Essay 02/09/2026 3:48 pm – Updated Now 2 Min Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 1 Illustrative photo Click here to Read the Summary MSC Cruises confirmed the cancellation of MSC Lirica for the 2026/2027 season in South America. The decision reduces the company’s fleet in the region and directly affects passengers and Brazilian […]

The rise in tankers listing destinations such as Singapore, Suez, or Port Said signals mounting difficulties with sales and a shrinking pool of reliable buyers, said a Moscow-based oil trader. The shift comes as India is expected to scale back or halt Russian oil imports following a recent trade deal with the US, leaving China […]

Oilfield services firm Transocean said on Monday it would acquire peer Valaris in an all-stock deal valued at $5.8 billion, expanding its exposure across deepwater, harsh-environment and shallow-water basins worldwide. Transocean’s shares were marginally down, while Valaris’ shares were up 24.3 per cent at $77.64 in morning trade. Oilfield service providers have followed energy producers […]

02/09/2026 3:33 pm – Updated Now 2 Min Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 1 Disclosure Click here to Read the Summary The Federal Public Ministry took action to annul fines imposed by the Free Flow system on federal highways. The agency understands that the current model imposes digital barriers on the driver, which […]

Suezmax tanker Aquila II departed from Venezuelan waters in early January as part of a flotilla of vessels. It was carrying about 700,000 barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude bound for China, according to schedules from state company PDVSA. Most tankers in the flotilla have returned to Venezuela or have been seized by the US. Hegseth […]

Higher costs due to the rerouting of ships via the Cape of Good Hope and start-up expenses for a collaboration with rival Maersk known as the Gemini Network dragged on earnings. However, Gemini-related cost savings started kicking in during the second half of 2025 and will be fully realised in 2026, it said, adding that […]