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China is increasing military activities near Taiwan and honing its ability to stage a surprise attack, as well as seeking to undermine trust in the government

The Panama Canal said revenues rose around 14.4% in its fiscal year 2025 to $5.7 billion, based on preliminary and unaudited figures, authorities said in a

The Port of Long Beach has been awarded $20 million by the California Energy Commission to develop Pier Wind, a proposed 400-acre terminal dedicated to

Lashers at the Port of Rotterdam initiated a 48-hour strike on Wednesday afternoon, bringing container operations to a standstill as workers demand higher

Shell Plc is preparing to resume preliminary work on a Venezuelan offshore gas field to supply neighboring Trinidad and Tobago, as its confidence grows that

As the maritime industry approaches a critical regulatory crossroads, significant technological advancements are strengthening LNG’s position as a viable

Hanwha Ocean has successfully completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas between vessels undergoing sea trials. The

By Jim Wyss and Ruth Liao (Bloomberg) — New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver liquefied natural gas to its

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has executed a loan agreement for US$100 million in funding from Export Finance Australia (EFA), Australia’s export credit

When the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) fees targeting Chinese maritime dominance come into effect on October 14, approximately 35% of

The global offshore wind industry is experiencing significant challenges despite overall strong growth in renewable capacity worldwide, according to the

Monthly import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is projected to drop below the 2 million TEU threshold for the remainder of 2025, according to the

After months of delay, the Pentagon will select as soon as this week the defense company to design and build the Navy's next stealth fighter, a U.S. official

Commonwealth LNG has asked federal regulators for a four-year extension to construct and begin shipping liquefied natural gas from a proposed export facility

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a significant increase in GNSS interference from vessels operating in the Gulf region between October

A surge in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s oil refineries has cut processing crude at home and led to a surge in Moscow’s crude

By William Mathis and Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro (Bloomberg) — Orsted A/S raised 60 billion Danish kroner ($9.4 billion) through a rights

Malaysia's MMC Port Holdings has decided to postpone its planned initial public offering to next year so that it can include its full-year 2025 financial

Hanwha Defense USA has appointed retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tom Anderson as President of U.S. Shipbuilding, bringing his 34 years of naval experience to

The Danish government has announced strengthened environmental oversight of tankers at Skagen Anchorage, a critical hub for Baltic Sea shipping traffic that

Global merchandise trade has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2025, with the World Trade Organization raising its growth forecast to 2.4% for the

Dutch operator Wagenborg will attempt to refloat its grounded cargo vessel Thamesborg this week, weather conditions permitting, the company announced during a

Philippines-based Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. (SBICT) and ICTSI Subic Inc. (ISI), both subsidiaries of International Container Terminal Services,

Netherlands-based Spliethoff confirmed today that a crew member of the MV Minervagracht has died from critical injuries sustained during an attack in the Gulf

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has provided long-awaited details related to payments for the new vessel fees targeting Chinese maritime interests that take