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India's captive and commercial coal mines boosted production by 9.61% in July 2026, reaching 14.78 million tonnes

Japan has imposed anti-dumping duties on hot-dipped galvanized steel imports from China and South Korea to safeguard its domestic industry.

US job quits increased in June, with significant rises in leisure, hospitality, and the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors

The US Logistics Managers' Index eased in July, signaling a moderation in growth after a period of rapid expansion.

LeBeouf Bros. Towing has adopted OpenTug's BargeOS platform to enhance inland and coastal barge logistics

MARTAC, a U.S. provider of autonomous unmanned surface vessels, announced its best first-half financial results ever.

Cimolai Technology successfully shipped the first 800-ton Goliath crane from Chioggia to Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard

SMM 2026 will feature a dedicated "Start-ups@SMM" section for emerging companies to showcase maritime technology innovations.

Canada has chartered the Finnish icebreaker Nordica to enhance the Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic operational capabilities this year

The RTM Port Party is making a comeback on September 4th, supported by over 45 logistics and port companies.

Oil companies report significant profits as the Iran conflict drives up fuel prices and global shipping costs.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has taken delivery of the new LNG carrier 'Alcaios I', which immediately began an 18-month contract.

Iran warns it will target US warships attempting to alter approved shipping corridors or maintain a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Atlas Maritime has received the "Clean Star," an LNG dual-fuel PCTC, which has secured a two-year time charter

A cargo ship reported a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran offered conflicting reports on talks

Dry bulk spot rates remain historically high, but market volatility has collapsed, indicating a stable, elevated pricing environment

Middle East logistics is adapting to evolving market dynamics, focusing on resilient supply chain solutions to mitigate disruptions.

India enters the global marine autonomy market with IRS certification of Accurate Industrial Control's autonomous patrol boat

Ukraine is developing alternative grain export routes, but they will only reach half the capacity of Black Sea ports by late August

FESCO has paused new Black Sea shipment orders after a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its vessels.

McDonough Marine appointed Michael Alfortish as Director of Maintenance, leveraging his 14 years of marine industry experience

Anew Climate has joined the SEA-LNG coalition, focusing on providing Bio-LNG for maritime decarbonization across global shipping hubs

Matson's quarterly profit rose 37% due to strong China volumes and higher Transpacific freight rates, leading to an improved 2026 outlook.

Matson forecasts strong US demand for China exports to continue through Q3, building on Q2's robust trans-Pacific market.

Carnival Cruise Line is the first cruise operator to adopt Jotun's robotic hull cleaning technology for improved efficiency.

ADNOC and SLB have rolled out an AI-powered platform across more than 120 drilling rigs to improve efficiency

Toyota reported a $9.4 billion net profit in Q2, with sales climbing 10% year-on-year.

Jeddah Port is experiencing severe congestion, leading to carrier surcharges and booking restrictions due to increased cargo volumes

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $73.3 billion in June, a 5.6% drop from the previous month, driven by fewer imports.

Xodus has expanded its role in an Australian offshore oil field decommissioning project, focusing on environmental approvals.