Port across Italy were reporting strikes and disruptions in their operations as unionized dockworkers staged a 24-hour strike to protest the alleged “militarization” of the ports. Reports indicate ships of Zim and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company were being targeted and forced to hold offshore or divert. Unione Sindacale di Base (UBB) called for the 24-hour […]

Australia is moving to resolve the refueling problem that is facing its flagship Antarctic research vessel RSV Surate. After public embarrassment over the problems,  an agreement has been reached  to build a fit-for-purpose wharf at the Port of Hobart. The Tasmanian Government announced that, following the securing of US$130.6 million funding from the federal government, […]

Finland is making progress on a project to replace the world’s oldest working icebreaker. They announced the progress, reporting that the project has settled on the design concept for a new vessel that can operate in the typical ice and open water conditions of the Bothnian Sea and the Gulf of Finland. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure […]

Shipping giant CMA CGM Group revealed that it is pursuing a plan to launch an electric river container barge on the Rhône River. The company is working in partnership with several organizations to launch the service, reporting that it will be able to transport nearly 12,000 TEU annually and represents an 80 percent reduction in […]

The continuing strong demand for cruise vacations and the positive outlook are once again attracting new players into the market and driving the formation of niche offerings. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economics of operating cruise ships largely drove small players from the market, but the strength of the industry is once again creating interest […]

The Turkish Coast Guard Command confirmed it was investigating the latest incident of an unexploded drone found in its waters. Earlier in Russia’s war with Ukraine, the concern had been errant mines, but more recently, Turkey is reporting a series of incidents with drones that have either crashed into its region or been spotted floating […]

The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, took the wraps off its proposed 20th sanction package against Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine, saying the time has come to slash Russia’s energy revenues. The proposed new package again targets the shadow fleet and Russia’s energy industry, as well as […]

Shimanami Shipyard, a subsidiary of the Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding Group, delivered the Ca 40,000 DWT bulk carrier on February 5. The ship measures 182.93 metres in total length, 31 metres in width, and 15 metres in depth. It has a deadweight tonnage of 40,109 and a gross tonnage of 25,238. Power is provided by a […]

Port Houston reported three per cent growth in total tonnage during the 2025 calendar year. The port handled 54,491,066 short tons (49,433,485 tonnes) of cargo across its public terminals, according to its annual report. Annual container volumes reached 4,303,345 TEU, representing a four per cent increase compared to 2024. Loaded exports rose seven per cent […]

EU proposes broadest clampdown on Russian crude exports Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not specify how the ban would be phased in or whether it would later include refined products – whose price cap is different – and other energy exports such as liquefied natural gas (LNG). She said the ban would be, […]