Builder says troubled Scottish ferry needs new propellers
Baird Maritime – International 03/16/2026 04:28 am – Updated 4 hours ago 2 Min A Scottish-owned passenger vessel that has been criticised for numerous delays and technical issues will require new propellers to ensure its continued safe operation, a local shipyard executive said recently. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 The planned purchase […]
Company requests suspension of maintenance auction at the Port of Santos after declassification
Credits: Vanessa Rodrigues A legal dispute could affect the progress of a million-dollar tender aimed at maintaining facilities in the Port of Santos. The company MPE Engineering filed a lawsuit requesting the suspension of electronic auction 80/2025, carried out by Santos Port Authority (APS). Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 The aim of […]
US Consul criticizes restrictions and warns of risk of advantage to Chinese companies in Tecon Santos
03/16/2026 05:38 am – Updated 7 hours ago 3 Min Kevin Murakami visited Santos – Credits: (Sílvio Luiz) The international debate on the auction of the Santos 10 Container Terminal (Tecon Santos 10), scheduled for the Saboó pier, in Port of Santosgained new chapters after a position taken by the United States government. Internal Pages […]
Public consultation on the concession of the Port of Santos canal runs until May 2
03/16/2026 05:18 am – Updated 8 hours ago 2 Min Illustrative photo A National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) will open, starting next Tuesday (17), a public consultation and hearing to receive contributions from society and the port sector on the process of granting the port access channel Port of Santos. The deadline for submitting suggestions […]
Taiwan’s red-hot tech economy leaves young workers, old industries cold
Economy As local elections loom, President Lai under pressure to address imbalances A view of Taiwan’s southern city of Kaohsiung, including a TSMC chip fabrication plant, in June 2025. © Reuters KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — When Wang Ting-yu browses job search websites in Taiwan, she does not like what she sees. “The salaries listed are all around […]
Thailand pushes wellness travel to lure wealthy foreigners
Travel & Leisure Businesses and government chase higher-value growth in core tourism sector Bangkok Dusit Medical Services operates 60 hospitals, mainly in Thailand. (BDMS Wellness Clinic) BANGKOK — Thailand’s private and public sectors are teaming up to promote wellness tourism, offering services that combine medical care, beauty and travel to affluent foreigners as the country seeks […]
LNG ships leave Europe for Asia as prices rise.
Portal do Mar 03/14/2026 3:42 pm – Updated 7 hours ago 2 Min Tension in the Middle East is causing new adjustments in the global liquefied natural gas market, with several ships changing their route to exchange scheduled discharges in Europe for Asian destinations. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 The reason is […]
Lidl reinforces its presence in maritime transport with its own fleet.
Portal do Mar 03/14/2026 11:34 am – Updated 7 hours ago 2 Min The Lidl distribution chain is deepening its logistics control strategy through Tailwind Shipping Lines, the company created by the German group Schwarz to operate maritime transport of goods between Asia and Europe. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 Currently, the […]
Trump threatens to hit Iran’s Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike the oil infrastructure of Iran’s Kharg Island hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a warning that could further roil markets coping with a historic supply disruption. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 Trump paired his Friday ultimatum with a social media […]