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Ukrainian wheat exports experienced an unexpected late-season surge in 2025/26, but future prices face ongoing pressure

Seawork 2026 focused on innovation, showcasing autonomous vessels, a robust conference, and industry awards.

Charleston's new Terminal C has paused operations, attributed to low cargo volumes and high operating costs

Charleston's new Terminal C has paused operations due to low cargo volumes and high costs

The Splash Singapore maritime conference is set for September 24, attracting key industry leaders and tech innovators.

SolarDuck and MARIN secured €3.2 million from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency for offshore floating solar research

ILWU workers have initiated their first strike in decades against a major California sugar processor

IMO pauses Persian Gulf crew evacuations after a containership attack, heightening regional maritime security concerns

Canadian toll hikes on the St. Lawrence Seaway could increase shipping costs for US Great Lakes industries

Artemis Technologies has introduced the world's first fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat for zero-emission port operations

The IMO is highlighting the crucial role of 1.8 million seafarers in sustaining global trade and supply chains.

Port Qasim Authority offices are closed for Ashura, while Hong Kong implements a temporary drone restricted area.

Charleston's Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal will temporarily close in August 2026 due to trade uncertainty and cost-cutting measures

Construction has commenced on the initial electric ferry for Perth's Swan River, part of a AUD 107 million expansion project.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has named a new Deputy Superintendent for the United States Merchant Marine Academy

A cargo ship's bridge was damaged by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, with no casualties reported

CSX completed the $495 million Howard Street Tunnel expansion, allowing double-stacked rail at the Port of Baltimore

Container losses at sea more than doubled in 2025 due to maritime casualties and severe weather, remaining a tiny fraction of global trade

Oil majors are expanding exploration in Sub-Saharan Africa's deep waters to address anticipated production drops after 2030

Geopolitical tensions are introducing significant volatility into the Middle East's offshore support vessel market.

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has launched a new webshop for its VeriSphere platform, enhancing access to marine fuel testing services.

The Port of Long Beach recorded a 40% surge in import volumes in May, setting new records despite global uncertainties

Tensions between Iran and Oman are increasing as the IMO considers a Persian Gulf exit plan, signaling maritime security concerns

KONGSBERG has implemented a new VTS solution for Great Belt, improving traffic management in a key European strait

NAVTOR's updated Digital Logbooks now include an integrated Visitors log and a Remaining on Board (ROB) report function

APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam has reopened after a heat-induced shutdown, but landside operations face continued pressure

APM Terminals in Rotterdam has halted operations due to extreme heat, with no clear resumption date.

Uni-Tankers reported a strong financial performance for 2025/26, navigating geopolitical shifts and market volatility.

Low US retail inventories and strong sales are supporting Asia-US container spot rates, influencing importer restocking decisions

Saudi Arabia is reactivating crude oil loading at its significant Ras Tanura terminal, signaling a broader resurgence of Middle Eastern…