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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Aerial view of a container ship
Shipping

WTO: AI-Driven Trade, Frontloading Boosts Maritime Shipping in 2025 as New Tariffs Cloud 2026 Outlook

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Wagenborg to Attempt Refloat of Grounded ‘Thamesborg’ This Week Weather Permitting, Before Ice Window Narrows
Grounding Incidents

Wagenborg to Attempt Refloat of Grounded ‘Thamesborg’ This Week Weather Permitting, Before Ice Window Narrows

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

October 7, 2025
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Monday, October 6, 2025
Aerial view of a container terminal
Ports

ICTSI Secures 25-Year Extension for Subic Bay Container Terminals

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

October 6, 2025
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Photo shows damage to the M/V Minervagracht following a Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden
Shipping

Crew Member Dies Following Houthi Attack on Dutch Cargo Ship ‘Minervagracht’

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

October 6, 2025
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COSCO Ship at port of long beach
News

CBP Shifts Compliance Burden to Operators as USTR Port Fees on Chinese Ships Loom

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

October 6, 2025
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Neoliner Origin departs the RMK Shipyard in Turkey for sea trials
Environment

NEOLINE’s Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Completes First Commercial Loading

NEOLINE’s innovative sail-powered cargo ship Neoliner Origin has successfully completed its first commercial loading operation, marking a significant

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 2917

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China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Shipping

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Russia has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) using so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, teaming up with a

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign
Shipping

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system on

Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route
Shipping

Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route

Beijing and Moscow have agreed to jointly develop and commercialize the Northern Sea Route in the Russian Arctic. The deal was signed in the Chinese city of

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing
Shipping

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a vessel attack approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, in which an unknown

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown
USCG

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to buy two


Monday, October 6, 2025
qatargas
News

Qatar Eases Unprecedented Maritime Restrictions Following GPS Disruption

Qatar’s Ministry of Transport on Monday partially lifted an unprecedented nationwide maritime navigation suspension, now allowing daytime sailing for

October 6, 2025
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A crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
Shipping

Russia’s Spare Oil Export Capacity Running Out as Drones Hit Refineries

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — Russia’s ability to divert its crude to the global market is diminishing fast as the nation’s oil refineries come under

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 2673

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis uses dynamic positioning to maintain its position near the Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Defense

Coast Guard’s Newest Icebreaker Completes Inaugural Arctic Patrol

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) arrived in Seattle Friday after completing its 112-day inaugural patrol, marking a significant

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 1442

A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
News

Project44: Transpacific Blank Sailings Surge to Unprecedented Levels Amid Trump’s Tariff Shock

Blank sailings between the U.S. and China are set to reach unprecedented levels in October 2025, according to a new analysis from project44, with 67 blank

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 1371

an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
News

Supreme Court Ruling Could Force Trump to Refund $80 Billion in Tariffs

President Donald Trump has warned of disaster if the Supreme Court overturns his signature tariffs. For starters, it would unleash a bureaucratic nightmare

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 1480

Most Read

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Shipping

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Russia has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) using so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, teaming up with a

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign
Shipping

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system on

Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route
Shipping

Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route

Beijing and Moscow have agreed to jointly develop and commercialize the Northern Sea Route in the Russian Arctic. The deal was signed in the Chinese city of

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing
Shipping

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a vessel attack approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, in which an unknown

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown
USCG

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to buy two


Monday, October 6, 2025
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Trump’s Offshore Wind Crackdown Sends Shockwaves Through Supplier Industry

The Trump administration’s attack on the offshore wind industry is squeezing a key revenue stream for the subcontractors that help build wind farms, forcing

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 1866

Navigating Today’s Logistics Landscape: Tariffs, Turmoil & Transformation
Sponsored

Navigating Today’s Logistics Landscape: Tariffs, Turmoil & Transformation

In 2025, logistics leaders aren’t just reacting, they’re reengineering supply chains amid seismic shifts in trade policies, capacity constraints, and

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 1116

Cargo Ship ‘Thamesborg’ Remains Aground in Arctic as Icebreaker Arrives on Scene With Sea Ice Building
Grounding Incidents

Cargo Ship ‘Thamesborg’ Remains Aground in Arctic as Icebreaker Arrives on Scene With Sea Ice Building

A month after running aground the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg remains aground atop a shoal along Canada’s Northwest Passage. Over the weekend an

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 25415

Sunday, October 5, 2025
U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
Defense

Hegseth Says He Has Every Authorization Needed For Caribbean Vessel Strikes

Oct 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he has every authorization needed for U.S. military strikes on vessels just off the

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 1127

Royal Navy New Zealand divers on the scene above HMNZS Manawanui, off the Southern coast of Upulo, Samoa. Photo released October 11, 2024.
Grounding Incidents

New Zealand Pays $3.5 Million To Samoa Over Sinking Of HMNZS Manawanui

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – The New Zealand government said on Monday it would pay the Samoan government 10 million Samoa tala ($3.51

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 664

Corporate News

October 20, 2025

Global marine fire service agreement between VIKING and Johnson Controls International  

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Controls International (JCI) and VIKING Life Saving Equipment (VIKING)  have entered into a global marine fire service partnership.

October 16, 2025

ABS Scales Cutting-Edge Immersive Maritime Training with Strategic Acquisition of MetaSHIP from Orka Informatics

Training at Sea Reimagined Using Game-Based Learning:ABS Launches Training Solutions to Meet Global Skills Demand In a landmark deal to deliver immersive, next-generation training

October 15, 2025

Bespoke Research Vessel Now Under Construction for Cape Fear Community College in the US

A new, bespoke 26-metre research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther  for the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

October 13, 2025

ABB’s automation and electrification technology to support floating green ammonia production vessel

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading

October 13, 2025

Safety and efficiency go hand in hand with MacGregor ‘Hippo’ fully  automatic twistlock

MacGregor’s DNV-approved fully automatic twistlock is enabling Hapag-Lloyd to load an extra  tier of containers onboard its A19-class vessels without compromising on

October 7, 2025

Anticipation for sold out 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference builds as full programme revealed

The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference will be the biggest WISTA International event to date, bringing together over 400 maritime professionals from around the world. This year’s

October 7, 2025

Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs 

New vessels to operate in Gulf of Mexico with Woodside Energy Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs

October 1, 2025

Sofar Ocean launches Wayfinder Voyage Simulator, a first-of-its-kind voyage planning tool

Operators, commercial teams, and chartering desks use Wayfinder Voyage Simulator to generate and evaluate unlimited voyage scenarios in seconds. Sofar Ocean, the leading ocean

Corporate News

October 20, 2025

Global marine fire service agreement between VIKING and Johnson Controls International  

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Controls International (JCI) and VIKING Life Saving Equipment (VIKING)  have entered into a global marine fire service partnership.

October 16, 2025

ABS Scales Cutting-Edge Immersive Maritime Training with Strategic Acquisition of MetaSHIP from Orka Informatics

Training at Sea Reimagined Using Game-Based Learning:ABS Launches Training Solutions to Meet Global Skills Demand In a landmark deal to deliver immersive, next-generation training

October 15, 2025

Bespoke Research Vessel Now Under Construction for Cape Fear Community College in the US

A new, bespoke 26-metre research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther  for the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

October 13, 2025

ABB’s automation and electrification technology to support floating green ammonia production vessel

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading

October 13, 2025

Safety and efficiency go hand in hand with MacGregor ‘Hippo’ fully  automatic twistlock

MacGregor’s DNV-approved fully automatic twistlock is enabling Hapag-Lloyd to load an extra  tier of containers onboard its A19-class vessels without compromising on

October 7, 2025

Anticipation for sold out 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference builds as full programme revealed

The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference will be the biggest WISTA International event to date, bringing together over 400 maritime professionals from around the world. This year’s

October 7, 2025

Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs 

New vessels to operate in Gulf of Mexico with Woodside Energy Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs

October 1, 2025

Sofar Ocean launches Wayfinder Voyage Simulator, a first-of-its-kind voyage planning tool

Operators, commercial teams, and chartering desks use Wayfinder Voyage Simulator to generate and evaluate unlimited voyage scenarios in seconds. Sofar Ocean, the leading ocean


Sunday, October 5, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump visits Norfolk, Virginia
Defense

Trump Says US Hit Another Boat Off Venezuela Coast

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct 5 (Reuters) – U.S. forces hit another vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 662

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a military exhibition.
Defense

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Visits Naval Destroyer

SEOUL, Oct 6 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a military exhibition on Sunday, state media KCNA

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 694

Panamanian-flagged Caribbean Glory vessel, loads crude oil at a TLU (Tanker Loading Unit) in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, in Covenas
Energy

Oil Barrels At Sea Soar To Most Since 2023 As Supply Glut Looms

By Alex Longley Oct 3, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The amount of oil on tankers plowing the world’s oceans climbed to the highest in more than two years,

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 584

Interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla's Marinette
News

Israel Deports 29 More Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists

JERUSALEM, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Israel has deported a further 29 activists detained by the navy last week for taking part in a flotilla that sought to

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 346

U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
Defense

Russia Condemns U.S. Strike On Alleged Drug Vessel Near Venezuela

MOSCOW, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Russia on Sunday condemned a U.S. strike on a vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela and

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 708

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Saturday, October 4, 2025
A general view shows Lukoil's oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia
Energy

Russia’s Spare Oil Export Capacity Running Out As Drones Hit Refineries

By Julian Lee Oct 3, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s ability to divert its crude to the global market is diminishing fast as the nation’s oil

October 4, 2025
Total Views: 762

Friday, October 3, 2025
An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
News

Sanctioned Tanker Boracay Sets Sail After French Raid

The Boracay, a tanker under Western sanctions on suspicion of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" and also facing a separate investigation by French

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1368

An offshore oil rig is pictured off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, U.S., November 14, 2024
Offshore

Judge Rules Biden Overstepped Authority on Offshore Drilling Ban

Former U.S. President Joe Biden exceeded his authority by withdrawing large areas along U.S. coastlines from future offshore oil and gas development, a federal

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1882

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
Total Views: 1437

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: 1040