Shipping
Bulgaria Recovers Drone Fragments from Ship Attack While Second Ship Sinks
Salvage efforts are continuing after the series of vessel attacks off the coast of Bulgaria in the Black Sea. Officials are now reporting that drone f...
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Shipping
Sanmar Shipyards Delivers New Escort Tug to Med Tugs
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new escort tug to the Greek joint venture SVS, comprising Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos and Lyboussakis, as part of its ongoing relationship with Med Tugs. The tug will operate at…
Trade & Customs
US East, Gulf coast ports launch projects aimed at growth over next decade
This year has seen multiple projects planned, started or nearing completion as gateways both big and small prepare for larger ships and expanding trade outside of China.
Shipping
Brent Crude Prices Slip Amidst Houthi Attacks
Oil prices slipped after touching a five-month high during a choppy session on Tuesday as traders weighed Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and reports of vessel attacks in the Gulf.Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on…
Shipping
Seabourn Introduces Earth & Ocean Culinary Philosophy
Seabourn has announced the launch of “Earth & Ocean,” a culinary philosophy that combines global gourmet ingredients with destination-inspired dining. Seabourn said that the philosophy will shape menus, programming and experiences across each ship,…
Road Freight
Time-definite ocean delivery? Container ship completes new Arctic route trial
South Korea’s Arctic shipping trial demonstrated a faster Europe route, but commercial viability remains uncertain.
Shipping
Russian Diesel Cargoes Continue to Intended Destinations After Export Ban Lifts
Russian diesel cargoes are returning to their traditional destinations after the US suspended sanctions and secured the lifting of an export ban, with at least two tankers signalling trips to Turkey and Brazil in…
Supply Chain
US semiconductor supply chain relies on vulnerable, hidden inputs
To guard against disruptions, the Semiconductor Industry Association called for closer government-industry collaboration to address targets for onshoring and stockpiling.
Shipping
European Union Unveils New Arctic Security Strategy
The European Union on Tuesday presented a new Arctic strategy reflecting the region’s importance to security, with pledges to boost satellite surveillance, increase monitoring of undersea cables and help EU members buy icebreakers.The Arctic…
Road Freight
Heartland Express sees earnings turnaround in Q3
For the first time since 2023, truckload carrier Heartland Express achieved a net profit that was not driven by large gains from selling equipment and terminals.
Road Freight
World’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk ship completes sea trials
Completion of sea trials marks a milestone in commercial deploying of alternative fuels for ocean shipping.
Shipping
Trump’s Plan to Revive Sanctioned Tankers Faces Tough Sell
(Bloomberg) — A US plan to rehabilitate sanctioned tankers to boost oil supply may attract only a sliver of the dark fleet, as existing contracts, complex compliance checks and sky-high...
Shipping
Iran Strikes More Ship Engine Rooms in Ramp-Up of Hormuz Attacks
Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf are striking more ships and causing more severe damage than earlier in the conflict, bringing fresh risks to energy flows from the region.
Shipping
Kpler Expands ‘Dark Fleet’ Tracking With Airbus Satellite Deal
Maritime data provider Kpler has reached an agreement with Airbus to expand its ability to track vessels that disappear from conventional ship-tracking systems, adding daily satellite imagery to help identify...
Road Freight
Benchmark diesel price up as market takes a short breather
After months of volatility, the diesel market going into Tuesday appeared to have calmed down, at least for now. The day also featured the release of the weekly benchmark diesel price from the Department…
Shipping
Iran Prolongs Talks in Stalemate to Influence US Midterms
Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of…
Road Freight
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Ports
Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress opens 21 October as Kingdom drives the agenda to keep global trade moving
Jeddah discussions will examine how shipping adapts to disruption and how investment, technology and partnerships can sustain trade through volatility.
Shipping
Fairbanks Morse Defense Breaks Ground on New Center of Excellence
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) broke ground on a third Center of Excellence (CoE3) at the Bird-Johnson Propeller Company facility in Pascagoula, Miss. The new center will effectively double capacity to produce complex and powerful…
Road Freight
CATL bets big on electric truck market with new upgrades
The Chinese battery giant introduced battery upgrades and plans to open more battery swap stations for electric trucks.
Shipping
EU Puts Icebreakers, Shipping Security at Center of New Arctic Strategy
The European Union unveiled a new Arctic strategy Tuesday aimed at strengthening maritime security, expanding icebreaker capacity and protecting critical infrastructure as melting sea ice opens new shipping routes and...
Shipping
Steerprop to Provide Ice-Class Propulsion for Danish Multi-Role Environmental Vessel
Finnish marine propulsion provider Steerprop has secured a contract with Karstensens Skibsværft to supply a complete ice-class propulsion package for a Multi-Role Environmental Vessel being built for the Royal Danish Navy.The vessel is one…
Ports
Eastern Pacific Shipping first to tap GCMD efficiency fund
Wind propulsion systems on two EPS vessels are the first projects financed by GCMD's FEET fund, which uses measured fuel savings to determine repayments.
Road Freight
U.S. trailer orders surge 311% in September
U.S. trailer orders were boosted to triple-digit percentage growth amid seasonal factors and a delayed order cycle in September.
Road Freight
Halliburton sees lasting growth as Mideast rebuilds from war
Next year, Halliburton expects mid-single-digit revenue growth and operating margins of about 15%, up from 13%.
