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Sierra Leone's maritime administration is closer to the Paris MoU White List due to reduced vessel detentions.

The Port of Houston is expediting development of Bayport Terminal 3 to prepare for future container traffic growth

ADM has completed its first global B100 biofuel trial voyage on the bulk carrier Harvest Rain off Brazil

StealthGas has settled an insurance claim and will sell its damaged LPG carrier, Eco Wizard, after an ammonia leak incident.

JUB Pacific acquired the AHTS *Evay* from Aussie Offshore Services, expanding its offshore marine fleet

Peninsula has completed its first bioLNG bunkering operation for Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas in Cádiz.

Lloyd's List Intelligence launched a new Vessel Due Diligence workbench to consolidate risk signals for marine underwriters.

A new alliance will develop future HVDC subsea transmission infrastructure in northern Scotland, modernizing the electricity network

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has secured consultative status with the IMO

Portonave terminal is boosting its capacity and sustainability with new battery-powered electric RTG cranes.

Lloyd's Register has launched an initiative to modernize the feeder vessel fleet, offering classification and advisory services

A new chief has been appointed at a significant U.S. East Coast container port, signaling a leadership transition

Moeve and Exolum secured €105 million to develop the Muelle Sur logistics hub, supporting a new biofuels plant in Huelva

Heerema cut Sleipnir's Atlantic transit by 2.5 days using AI voyage optimization, reducing emissions by up to 18%.

EU countries spent nearly €6 billion on Russian Arctic LNG in H1 2026, despite an impending import ban

Cadeler secured a €247 million green loan to finance its new Wind Apex offshore wind installation vessel.

Steel cutting has begun for Carnival Cruise Line's first LNG-powered Ace-class ship, the Carnival Destiny, at Fincantieri.

Chinese gas carrier owner CYH Shipping has reportedly ordered up to six VLGCs from Jiangnan Shipyard, with deliveries set for 2030.

US crude exports rose significantly in Q2 to offset Arabian Gulf supply losses, but depleted stocks limit future increases

Anthony Donald has been appointed CEO of Interport Global to lead the A$20 billion Project Velocity in Gladstone, Australia

Kamarajar Port now accommodates Capesize vessels with an 18-meter draft after completing a major dredging program

Harbour Energy has completed the acquisition of Waldorf Energy Partners and Waldorf Production, expanding its UK North Sea assets

Hutchison Ports Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico has invested over $34 million in 12 new automated electric RTG cranes.

The Netherlands is pushing for an EU-wide import ban on goods from illegal West Bank settlements, mirroring a national effort.

Dutch goods exports grew by 5.5% in May 2026, building on a 4.6% increase in April.

Andreas Nordseth will chair the 2026 Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference, focusing on crewing challenges.

Kongsberg Maritime is set to acquire Berg Propulsion, aiming to expand its reach in commercial vessel segments and aftermarket services

China Merchants Energy Shipping is expanding its fleet with ten new vessels, including five Aframax tankers, for delivery starting in 2029

New data from ZEPA indicates a rapid adoption of battery-electric container handling equipment in large-scale terminal operations

Jiangnan Shipyard unveiled a nuclear-powered floating logistics hub concept, combining container terminal, power, and green fuel production.