
US and Canadian Aluminum Industries Advocate Against Tariffs, Urge United Front on China
US and Canadian aluminum groups advocate ending mutual tariffs and forming a united front against China's trade practices.
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US and Canadian aluminum groups advocate ending mutual tariffs and forming a united front against China's trade practices.
The UN Secretary-General warned that shipping disruptions in critical maritime choke points are threatening global food supplies
Six West and Central African nations are undergoing training to improve seafarer assessment and certification standards.
ContiOcean Environment Tech Group has acquired two product and chemical tankers to advance its green shipping strategy
Woodside Energy is boosting oil developments and withdrawing two 2030 low-carbon targets as crude prices climb
The global gas turbine market is undergoing its largest expansion in over two decades, with orders exceeding 100 GW in 2025
UK retail sales saw a notable drop in August 2026, impacting the distribution sector and future investment.

DP World has ceased operations for its SeaRates platform, driving shippers and forwarders to seek advanced automation solutions

VesselBot data shows a 31% emissions gap among carriers on transatlantic routes, impacting efficiency and Scope 3 calculations.

Canada's West Coast ports are aiming for a larger role in diversifying national trade away from the United States.
Australia has released its Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP) to guide the industry toward net-zero emissions
The European Central Bank plans to increase interest rates in September to address economic pressures from the Iran war.
GTT will design cryogenic tanks for four new 175,000 m³ LNG carriers for ADNOC Logistics and Services
The IMF reported that the global economy has handled energy disruptions from the Iran war better than expected, despite fiscal pressures.
SFL Corporation reported strong Q2 2026 financial results with $201 million in revenues and a $0.22 per share dividend

A new agreement between Great Lakes ports and shipyards aims to strengthen shipbuilding and maritime commerce.

Northern German leaders are pressing Berlin for greater port funding and faster offshore wind expansion to bolster maritime manufacturing.

Vessel queues are forming at the Sulina Canal due to pilot shortages and priority given to non-grain cargo, delaying Ukrainian exports
Ocean carriers are implementing peak season surcharges and general rate increases on the westbound trans-Atlantic trade lane.
Carriers are raising rates on the westbound trans-Atlantic route, driven by capacity reductions despite softer demand.
The World Maritime Forum 2027 will convene in Copenhagen to discuss fleet strategy, operational resilience, and workforce challenges.

Cotemar seeks $59.4M from ABSG Consulting in New York following two Mexican court victories for unpaid offshore work
Spain's new Royal Decree 611/2026 will mandate renewable fuel use in the transport sector from next year

EUROGATE and ICT Logistics are partnering to implement a vendor-independent Equipment Control System for container terminals

TDI-Brooks completed a subsea cable survey offshore Alaska, supporting Woolpert with geophysical and geotechnical assessments

A 35-ton ship propeller has been installed in Hamburg, signaling the upcoming SMM 2026 maritime trade fair

MSC will resume using the Suez Canal for its India-Europe services, following other carriers in a move that could shorten transit times.
Cadmatic is expanding its US operations by hiring local specialists to support its growing shipbuilding customer base.

ECT Rotterdam, part of Hutchison Ports, announced record revenue and operating profit for the year 2025

Global container throughput saw a 1.2% year-on-year increase in June 2026, with China and US ports leading the surge
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