Road Freight
U.S. authorizes sales of sanctioned oil tankers
The Trump administration is authorizing the sale of sanctioned oil tankers in an effort to allow the vessels to start legitimately shipping crude.
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Ports
Panama grapples with climate risks, legal disputes and growing competition
These are challenging times for Panama as lawsuits, El Niño, and increasing competition weigh heavily on a country dependent on its maritime economy.
Ports
Connecting Maritime Digitalisation to Process
While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively, according to panellists at a recent…
Ports
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dredging Africa presents new CSD
Dredging Africa is expanding its dredging fleet with a new cutter suction dredger (CSD). " Our newest machine is engineered for precision,...
Offshore & Energy
FERC comes up with three-tiered fast track plan to streamline US LNG permitting
FERC has proposed an LNG blanket authorization program to slash red tape, optimize permitting, and fast-track U.S. energy infrastructure development.
Logistics
Dray Dog-CargoWise link-up will automate port bookings for drayage
WiseTech Global has integrated its CargoWise Landside transport management systems (TMS) with marine terminal appointment software provider Dray Dog, enabling US drayage operators to automate port bookings and reduce manual data entry. The integration…
Road Freight
Daimler Is Building Autonomy Into The Truck At The Factory, And Leaving The Software Choice Open
One of the quieter but more consequential points to come out of a recent candid session with Daimler Truck leadership had nothing to do with financing or freight rates and everything to do with…
Logistics
Airlines strengthen winter freighter links, as forwarders face capacity shuffle
Airlines are strengthening freighter links between Asia, Europe, and the Americas for winter, adding transatlantic flights, connections to Latin American manufacturing and distribution hubs, and capacity serving Asia’s technology exports. Air Canada Cargo’s new…
Offshore & Energy
OceanAlpha L42B marine survey uncrewed surface vessel (USV) receives Bureau Veritas Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate
OceanAlpha has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for the design of its L42B uncrewed surface vessel...
Offshore & Energy
EU backs cross-border CO2 transport and storage project with €223 million
Aker BP and Höegh Evi have secured €223 million from the European Union Innovation Fund for a large-scale CO2 transport and storage (CCS) project...
Road Freight
The 2026 Elections Will Reshape Trucking Labor Policy No Matter Which Party Wins
For most of the last two decades, trucking could read the politics of its workforce fights along a familiar line, with one party broadly friendly to the independent contractor model and the other broadly…
Logistics
Port of Singapore faces new challenges – but also new opportunities
Singapore’s position as a global container transhipment hub depends on its ability to remain competitive within international liner shipping networks, as rival ports accelerate investment in digitalisation and automation. At the Singapore Port Workers…
Shipping
Carnival Spirit Down to Single Port Call on 15-Night Repositioning Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line adjusted the itinerary of the Carnival Spirit due to adverse weather conditions on the West Coast. According to a statement sent to guests, a visit to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, that was…
Shipping
Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in October
Cruise Industry News looks into key drydock projects taking place across the industry in October. Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Cruise Line: Margaritaville at Sea Capacity: 2,720 guests Tonnage: 103,000 Year built: 2003 Drydock Period:…
Supply Chain
Modelo, Pacifico maker stabilizes beer inventory following undersupply
Constellation Brands had overcorrected supply to match weaker-than-expected consumer demand, particularly among Hispanic consumers.
Shipping
Increase in Cruise Ship Calls Reported for Valparaíso
The Corporacion de Puertos del Conosur has announced the start of the 2026-27 cruise season at the Port of Valparaíso, which includes 30 scheduled calls through April 2027. The organization views the 25 percent…
Rail
ČD awarded 30-year Praha commuter train operating contract
CZECH REPUBLIC: The city of Praha and the surrounding Středočeský region have awarded national operator České Dráhy a 30-year contract to operate commuter services into the capital in 2030-59. The Kc165.2bn public service agreement…
Shipping
Tauck Adds Two More Riverboats in 2027, Boosting River Capacity
Tauck is in the middle of its most ambitious river cruise expansion yet, with four new riverboats in two years adding 30 percent more river capacity since 2025. The Lumière on the Rhône and…
Shipping
Corazul Tailors Onboard Experience for South American Market
Corazul Cruceros is positioning its onboard product around a relaxed atmosphere tailored to the South American passenger, according to COO Camille Appeldoorn. Operating the Buenavista, the company will launch service in Brazil during the…
Shipping
Disney Ships Reposition to the West Coast After Alaska Season
The Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder recently repositioned to the West Coast after wrapping up Disney Cruise Line’s two-ship season in Alaska. Both ships arrived in Vancouver for the deployment in May, kicking…
Ports
HMM embarks on newbuilding spree
South Korean container line HMM has ordered eight 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships from HD Hyundai in a contract worth about KRW2 trillion (US$1.5 billion).
Logistics
‘New MSC’ buy – building a Military Shipping Company unit?
“Deadly missile attacks shut down Riyadh airport. Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 100 civilians across the country. Poland warns of the danger of Russian attacks inside the EU causing fatalities. China begins…
Offshore & Energy
Timor-Leste throws 12-month lifeline to delayed gas project ahead of drilling ops
This extension for a gas field in Timor-Leste follows earlier termination warnings as partnership talks and drilling preparations press ahead.
Ports
Westports Malaysia caught between rising fuel costs and falling volumes
Fuel has emerged as the second-largest operational cost item for Westports Malaysia. At the same time, container throughput in Q2 2026 was down as transhipment cargo to ports in the Middle East declined.
Supply Chain
Can You Build a Better AI Business Process? TraceLink Offers $1 Million
TraceLink will launch a global competition in January 2027 offering a $1 million prize for the best working AI-powered business process built on OPUS.
