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China’s NewNew Shipping Line Pushes Deeper Into Arctic With First Murmansk Container Run
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China’s NewNew Shipping Line Pushes Deeper Into Arctic With First Murmansk Container Run

Chinese container carrier NewNew Shipping Line has expanded its footprint in Russia’s Arctic with the first delivery of containerized cargo to Murmansk via

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lng carriers in Panama Canal
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Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos

Waterways the world over are contending with all manner of chaos, especially the Panama Canal where congestion is worsening as a consequence of the war in the

2 hours ago
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US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico
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US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico

The US Treasury sanctioned a fleet of fishing vessels suspected of smuggling tons of cocaine to Mexico each month, ultimately bound for the

3 hours ago
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Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines
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Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines

Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in

3 hours ago
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Piracy

Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched

The world’s top maritime piracy observer said incidents off the coast of Somalia are on the rise again after a pair of fresh attacks this week — as two

3 hours ago
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Russian drone attack in Odesa
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Ukraine Says Russia Hit 52 Civilian Ships in Six Weeks as Black Sea Attacks Escalate

Russia attacked 52 civilian vessels in the Black Sea during July and the first half of August, according to Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry, highlighting a

3 hours ago
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US-Flagged Cargo Ship SLNC York Evacuated After Taking on Water in Pacific

The crew of the US-flagged cargo ship SLNC York has been safely evacuated after the vessel began taking on water in the Pacific Ocean, according to operator

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Nine Workers Killed at Hong Kong Convention-Certified Shipbreaking Yard in Bangladesh

Nine workers were killed after being exposed to toxic gas while dismantling an LNG carrier at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh, renewing scrutiny of safety

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Cargo Ship Destroyed in New Attack Off Yemen

A cargo ship has been declared a constructive total loss after being struck by multiple unknown projectiles off Yemen, marking another attack in an

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Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole

Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker has reached the North Pole as part of a multi-year effort to map the country’s continental shelf and

Defense

Trump’s Plan for Foreign-Built Navy Ships Runs Into Resistance

President Donald Trump’s push to open U.S. Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards is running into resistance from American shipbuilders and lawmakers who argue


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An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
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Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits as Optimistic Water Outlook Fades

The Panama Canal is cutting daily transit capacity and overhauling its auction system as below-expected rainfall puts renewed pressure on the waterway’s

5 hours ago
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‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding
Shipping

‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding

Dutch general cargo vessel Thamesborg has safely completed its first transit of Canada’s Northwest Passage since running aground on an uncharted shoal in the

12 hours ago
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Tankers Stack Up as Venezuela Sells Oil Faster Than Its Ports Can Handle
Shipping

Tankers Stack Up as Venezuela Sells Oil Faster Than Its Ports Can Handle

Venezuela's dilapidated oil port terminals are imposing a de facto export cap on the country's resurgent crude production, with tankers having to wait up to 30

12 hours ago
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Panama-flagged vessels must notify authority of ship-to-ship transfers, in Gamboa
Energy

Soaring Panama Canal Fees Drive a Nascent LPG Shuttle Trade

Exporters including Chevron Corp. are turning to ship-to-ship transfers to send liquefied petroleum gas from the US to Asia, an apparent change in strategy

12 hours ago
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026
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US Will Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran, Bessent Says

The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested

August 20, 2026
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US-Flagged Cargo Ship SLNC York Evacuated After Taking on Water in Pacific
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US-Flagged Cargo Ship SLNC York Evacuated After Taking on Water in Pacific

The crew of the US-flagged cargo ship SLNC York has been safely evacuated after the vessel began taking on water in the Pacific Ocean, according to operator

Nine Workers Killed at Hong Kong Convention-Certified Shipbreaking Yard in Bangladesh
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Nine Workers Killed at Hong Kong Convention-Certified Shipbreaking Yard in Bangladesh

Nine workers were killed after being exposed to toxic gas while dismantling an LNG carrier at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh, renewing scrutiny of safety

Cargo Ship Destroyed in New Attack Off Yemen
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Cargo Ship Destroyed in New Attack Off Yemen

A cargo ship has been declared a constructive total loss after being struck by multiple unknown projectiles off Yemen, marking another attack in an

Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole
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Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole

Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker has reached the North Pole as part of a multi-year effort to map the country’s continental shelf and

Trump’s Plan for Foreign-Built Navy Ships Runs Into Resistance
Defense

Trump’s Plan for Foreign-Built Navy Ships Runs Into Resistance

President Donald Trump’s push to open U.S. Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards is running into resistance from American shipbuilders and lawmakers who argue


Thursday, August 20, 2026
Norway Boosts Defense Footprint with Expansion of Arctic Brigade
Defense

Norway Boosts Defense Footprint with Expansion of Arctic Brigade

Norway expanded on Thursday a recently created military brigade headquartered in the Arctic, the latest move by a NATO nation to boost its defense footprint in

August 20, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026
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Trump Threatens Economic Isolation for Iran and Its Trading Partners

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to

August 20, 2026
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Panama-flagged vessels must notify authority of ship-to-ship transfers, in Gamboa
Shipping

Soaring Panama Canal Fees Drive a Nascent LPG Shuttle Trade

Exporters including Chevron Corp. are turning to ship-to-ship transfers to send liquefied petroleum gas from the US to Asia, an apparent change in strategy

August 20, 2026
Total Views: 1091

OSG tanker Port Tampa Bay
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Federal Labor Board Orders OSG and Alaska Tanker Company to Bargain With Deck Officers

The National Labor Relations Board has ordered two Saltchuk Resources tanker subsidiaries to recognize and bargain with the International Organization of

August 20, 2026
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container ship underway at sea
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Transpacific Container Rates Surge as Carriers Cut Capacity

Global container spot rates rose for a second straight week as tighter capacity and resilient demand pushed Transpacific prices sharply higher, according to

August 20, 2026
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Corporate News

August 18, 2026

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard

August 18, 2026

Ferry To Floatel: Heat Pumps Provide a Green Pathway

An innovative ferry-to-floatel conversion proves that zero-emission hotel loads are a reality today, offering cruise and ferry operators a highly efficient, scalable alternative

August 11, 2026

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel for offshore wind industry

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand

August 11, 2026

ABS Issues Product Design Assessment to Fleetzero’s Leviathan™ Battery Energy Storage System

First U.S.-Manufactured Lithium Iron Phosphate Marine Battery System to Receive Classification Society Approval ABS has issued a product design assessment (PDA) to Fleetzero for

August 6, 2026

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Advance 50 MW and 200 MW Floating Data Center Designs

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of

August 6, 2026

Damen signs contract with Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for ASD Tug 2811 delivery

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for an ASD Tug 2811. Thanks to its stock-building programme, Damen is able to offer its

August 6, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to growing global distributor network

Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture

August 6, 2026

Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Washington State Celebrate Steel Cutting of New Hybrid-Electric Ferry

WSF Announces agreement on Third Boat Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Washington State Ferries marked the start of construction on three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric

Corporate News

August 18, 2026

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard

August 18, 2026

Ferry To Floatel: Heat Pumps Provide a Green Pathway

An innovative ferry-to-floatel conversion proves that zero-emission hotel loads are a reality today, offering cruise and ferry operators a highly efficient, scalable alternative

August 11, 2026

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel for offshore wind industry

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand

August 11, 2026

ABS Issues Product Design Assessment to Fleetzero’s Leviathan™ Battery Energy Storage System

First U.S.-Manufactured Lithium Iron Phosphate Marine Battery System to Receive Classification Society Approval ABS has issued a product design assessment (PDA) to Fleetzero for

August 6, 2026

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Advance 50 MW and 200 MW Floating Data Center Designs

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of

August 6, 2026

Damen signs contract with Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for ASD Tug 2811 delivery

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for an ASD Tug 2811. Thanks to its stock-building programme, Damen is able to offer its

August 6, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to growing global distributor network

Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture

August 6, 2026

Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Washington State Celebrate Steel Cutting of New Hybrid-Electric Ferry

WSF Announces agreement on Third Boat Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Washington State Ferries marked the start of construction on three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric


Thursday, August 20, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
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Maritime Markets Bracing for Long-term Disruption in the Middle East

By Lori-Ann LaRocco – The strong undertow of political bluster, a lack of data, vessel attacks and the political calendar have transformed the flow of

August 20, 2026
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Iranian dhow pirate action group
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Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Hijacked in Gulf of Aden and Diverted Toward Somalia

A U.S.-sanctioned product tanker has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden and redirected toward Somalia after six armed men boarded and seized control of the

August 20, 2026
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Tanker off Yemen Boarded by Armed People, Diverted Towards Somalia, UKMTO Says
Piracy

Tanker off Yemen Boarded by Armed People, Diverted Towards Somalia, UKMTO Says

A tanker was boarded by six armed people who took control of the vessel and diverted it towards Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)

August 20, 2026
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A drone view shows containers docked at Panama Ports Company (PPC) terminal at the Panama Canal
Ports

CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion for Loss of Panama Assets

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. commenced international arbitration proceedings against Panama, seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages over the loss of its

August 20, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
U.S.-flagged cargo ship SLNC York underway.
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US-Flagged Cargo Ship SLNC York Evacuated After Taking on Water in Pacific

The crew of the US-flagged cargo ship SLNC York has been safely evacuated after the vessel began taking on water in the Pacific Ocean, according to operator

August 19, 2026
Total Views: 8009

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Maersk containership Venta Maersk transits the Northern Sea Route on a one-off trial run of the Arctic route
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South Korea Tests Arctic Shipping Route to Europe

South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially

August 19, 2026
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vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

Three Chinese Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz as Risks Remain High

Three China-linked supertankers have U-turned in the Strait of Hormuz as risks to shipping remain elevated, with prospects for a normalization of traffic

August 19, 2026
Total Views: 1131

A grain ship carrying Ukrainian grain is seen in the Black Sea. Photo by Serhii Smolientsev
Shipping

Russia and Ukraine’s Black Sea Grain Exports Grind to a Virtual Halt

Attacks on shipping have shut down more than 97% of Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, cutting off a major source of

August 19, 2026
Total Views: 832

port of corpus christi
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Port of Corpus Christi Joins U.S. Push for Nuclear-Powered Shipping

The Port of Corpus Christi has joined the Trump administration’s push to bring nuclear technology into the U.S. maritime sector, signing an agreement with

August 19, 2026
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Navigator Aurora loading C2 ethane
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Navigator Gas Sees U.S. Gas Export Boom Driving Handysize Demand

Navigator Gas posted the strongest quarterly results in its 25-year history as booming U.S. gas exports and longer trade routes helped lift vessel earnings and

August 19, 2026
Total Views: 433