Mike Schuler is the Managing Editor of gCaptain, where he has led editorial operations since June 2008. He oversees daily news coverage on global shipping, maritime security, offshore energy, and industry policy, and has built a reputation for delivering timely and insightful maritime news—often breaking key stories that influence industry discussions. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management from The Catholic University of America, and a certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Arizona. Before joining gCaptain, he held positions at Intrawest Hospitality Management and Union Beer Distributors. His expertise spans supply chain and logistics, energy policy, global trade dynamics, and maritime security. Mike's reporting is known for its clarity, accuracy, and ability to explain complex maritime topics to broad audiences.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has agreed to amend leases held by Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT) at two key container terminals in New
Singaporean shipping company Zeaborn Ship Management has pleaded guilty to maintaining false and incomplete records relating to the discharge of oily bilge
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a heat advisory for offshore workers as some workers
The Port of Los Angeles moved 684,291 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July as cargo volumes declined 27% compared to last year’s record month.
Norway is marking the opening of the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, which will be used to power offshore oil and gas fields in the North
Update: The Suez Canal Authority is reporting that the incident has been resolved and Suez Canal operations have returned to normal. Earlier: An LNG carrier
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new measures to enhance worker safety and ensure offshore oil and gas operations in federal waters are
As ports across the country grapple with falling cargo volumes, Port Houston is marking its busiest July on record as both imports and exports gained over last
The Department of the Interior has approved the Revolution Wind project, marking the fourth commercial-scale offshore wind project to receive federal approval
Oslo-based AMSC and Maritime Partners have signed a share purchase agreement for Maritime Partners’ purchase of American Tanker Holding Company (ATHC), a
A survey of more than 2,500 supply chain professionals has shown that a majority are hopeful of container market rebound. Despite the ongoing market
As the Cargill-chartered bulk carrier marks its first test voyage using the ‘WindWings’ technology, another wind-assisted propulsion system has
Japanese shipping companies NYK and “K” Line have been fined CAD $1.5 million and CAD $460,000, respectively, by the Ontario Superior Court for
The NWS National Hurricane Center says Tropical Depression Nine has formed over the central Gulf of Mexico. The system, located about 480 miles ( 770 km)
By Jack Wittels and Gerson Freitas Jr (Bloomberg) — The world’s largest agricultural trader hauls 225 million tons of cargo around
The hulk of the OS 35 shipwreck has arrived in Amsterdam where it is set to be recycled. The two sections of the wreck arrived on board the semi-submersible
For decades, American-produced food has played a central role in the foreign aid strategy of the United States, with a focus on combating worldwide hunger. The
Norwegian chemical tanker company Odfjell has announced plans to install the world’s first rigid suction sail system on board a tanker. Odfjell has
A collision between two cargo ships near Port Arthur, Texas last year was caused by a loss of propulsion resulting from a false alarm, the National
The global offshore wind supply chain will need a massive $27 billion worth of investment by 2026 to meet the forecasted growth in annual installations by
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