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 National Transportation Safety Board has identified a fishing vessel captain’s decision to navigate towards a Galveston entrance shipping channel,
White House blog post “Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link” tries to shed light on supply chain problems and solutions. The
The Suez Canal Authority plans to raise tolls by 6% on ships transiting the waterway next year, the canal authority’s chairman Osama Rabea said on
Satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide near key U.S. ports suggest that increased shipping activity and backlogs may be affecting air quality. Congestion
CMA CGM to buy back stake in Port of Los Angeles container terminal it previously sold to help pay down debts from its $2.4 billion NOL takeover. French
The Maritime Administrator for the Republic of Marshall Islands has issued its casualty investigation report into the grounding and total loss of the very
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says the recent report of sexual assault by a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet during her at sea
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The world’s largest shipping line tripled its earnings in the third quarter with no end in sight to supply chain disruptions driving high freight rates.
Seattle-based Foss Maritime has announced “with deep regret” the permanent closer of its Seattle shipyard in North Queen Anne. The permanent
Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed an agreement with Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” to set up an Integrated Logistics Park at the Jeddah Islamic Port
Norwegian energy producer Equinor has announced the launch a new design concept for a commercial-scale floating offshore wind turbine. Equinor installed the
Denmark-based Semco Maritime has announced a partnership with Vineyard Wind, developer of the United States’ first full-scale offshore wind farm, to
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a new fee on ocean carriers for import containers that linger in marine terminals. The Long Beach Board
Containership charter rates fell for the first time in at least 16 months in what could be the first sign of container freight rates easing. This is according
German liner company Hapag-Lloyd has raised its 2021 earnings outlook to up to $12.6 billion due to the “unabated” global demand for container
The first new U.S.-flagged Great Lakes freighter to be built in nearly 40 years was launched Thursday at the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding shipyard in Sturgeon
The Panama Canal reported record tonnage in its 2021 fiscal year amid unprecedented supply chain challenges. Containers led in total tonnage, while LNG, LPG,
Move over SpaceX, there’s a new rocket launch company coming to the Port of Long Beach. The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Thursday approved
A collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Australia’s Port Adelaide highlights the importance of watchkeepers utilizing all available
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