Friday, October 3, 2025
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Unveils Plan for First New Container Terminal in a Generation

The Port of Los Angeles has issued a request for proposal for the pre-development of Pier 500, a new marine container terminal that would be the first built at

October 3, 2025
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Moran-Bisso towing vessels
News

Moran Towing Acquires Bisso Towboat, Strengthening Mississippi River Operations

Moran Towing Corporation has acquired Bisso Towboat Co., Inc. in a strategic move to strengthen its presence in New Orleans and the lower Mississippi River

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1047

A screenshot of video shared on X by "Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth showing a deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling vessel near Venezuela
Defense

U.S. Military Conducts Latest Deadly Strike on Drug Boat Near Venezuela as Trump Declares ‘Armed Conflict’ with Cartels

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a U.S. military strike against a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in international waters off Venezuela, resulting in

October 3, 2025
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Aerial view of a container terminal
Shipping

Container Spot Rates Extend Decline Across Main East-West Trades

Due to China’s Golden Week holiday, underway since Wednesday, there was no Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) this week – however, Drewry’s

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 669

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
Defense

Finnish Court Dismisses Case Against Eagle S Crew in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial

A Finnish court dismissed a case on Friday against the crew of the Russian-linked tanker which damaged Baltic Sea cables last year, ruling prosecutors failed

October 3, 2025
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The frigate Iver Huitfeldt sets sail from Korsør, Denmark, January 29, 2024. Photo courtesy Rune Dyrholm / The Armed Forces
Defense

Denmark Reports Repeated Russian Naval Provocations in its Straits

Russian warships have repeatedly sailed on collision courses, aimed weapons at Danish naval vessels and disrupted navigation systems in Denmark's straits that

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 2223

The Maersk containership Venta Maersk transits the Northern Sea Route on a one-off trial run of the Arctic route
Shipping

China Turns to Arctic Shortcut While Major Carriers Steer Clear

China’s latest foray into the Northern Sea Route — using the channel between Russia and the North Pole to ship goods — has led some of the world’s

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1696

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Finnish Border Guard's ship Turva escorts Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S to sea.Handout via REUTERS
Incidents

Finnish Court to Deliver Verdict in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial Against Tanker Crew

A Finnish district court is expected to deliver its verdict on Friday in the criminal trial of the captain and the first and second officers of the Eagle S

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 1128

A general view shows the bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio, that ran aground on a reef,
Accidents

Investigation Reveals Shocking Failures in Wakashio Oil Spill Disaster

Five years after the MV Wakashio ran aground on Mauritius’s south-east coast, causing the island nation’s worst maritime environmental disaster,

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 3315

A screen shot of video showing the alleged drugs smuggling vessel off Venezuela, as shared by President Donald Trump of Truth Social on September 2, 2025.
Defense

Trump Admin Declares ‘Armed Conflict’ With Latin American Cartels

The Trump administration has determined that the US is engaged in a “non-international armed conflict” with Latin American drug cartels, according to a

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2276

FILE PHOTO: Container vessel Maersk Hangzhou sails in the Wielingen channel, Westerschelde, Netherlands, July 15, 2018. Rene van Quekelberghe/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Environment

Maersk Launches Massive Retrofit Program to Cut Emissions from Chartered Fleet

Maersk has embarked on an ambitious program to retrofit approximately 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet, collaborating with 50 different shipowners to

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 1633

Brooklyn Marine Terminal aerial looking towards Manhattan
Ports

New York Invites Port Operators to Revitalize Brooklyn Marine Terminal as Maritime Hub

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has initiated a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) seeking proposals from domestic and

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 849

The barge as seen from the East River.
News

New York City Jail Barge to Be Scrapped, Opening Space for New Marine Terminal

A 625-foot New York City jail barge moored on the East River in the South Bronx is finally set to head to the scrappers, two years after its last prisoners

October 2, 2025
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Port of Singapore
Shipping

Container Shipping Rates Hit 20-Month Low as 16-Week Decline Continues

The Drewry World Container Index has fallen 5% to $1,669 per 40ft container, marking the 16th consecutive weekly decline and reaching its lowest level since

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2844

bahri vlcc tanker
News

Saudi Shipper Bahri to Double Fleet in Expansion

Saudi shipping company Bahri plans to nearly double its fleet and expand its share of the country’s trade, as the Middle Eastern energy producer strengthens

October 2, 2025
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Trump Plans Review of Equinor’s Empire Wind 2 Near New York

The Trump administration told a federal court it intends to reconsider a key US government approval that authorized the construction of Equinor ASA’s planned

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 1185

cosco shipping
Shipping

USTR Tariffs Set to Cost Container Carriers $3.2 Billion in 2026, Alphaliner Says

The global shipping industry faces a significant financial challenge as United States Trade Representative (USTR) actions to “reverse Chinese dominance

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2773

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
News

Sanctioned Tanker’s Captain Arrested in France as Danish Drone Mystery Deepens

French police have arrested the Chinese captain of a sanctioned tanker suspected of operating for Russia's "shadow fleet," authorities said on Thursday, after

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2002

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Photo shows damage to the M/V Minervagracht following a Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden
Incidents

Netherlands Calls on EU to Sanction Yemen’s Houthis After Ship Attack

The Netherlands called on the EU on Wednesday to sanction Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist group, after the organisation claimed responsibility for an attack

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 1567

Stock photo of a tanker at sea
News

French Commandos Board Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire

French military personnel have boarded the oil tanker Boracay, which is suspected of belonging to the so-called shadow fleet involved in the Russian oil trade,

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 2397