South Korean Container Ship Will Test Arctic Route
A container ship will depart from South Korea bound for Europe via the Arctic on Saturday, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.If successful, the trip would be South Korea's first such commercial voyage to Europe via the Arctic, placing it with China and Russia among the few countries whose shipping firms have tested or run cargo services along the route.Sailing north fr
Brazil Port Terminals Call for Dredging Amidst El Niño Threat
Port terminal lobby groups in Brazil are urging government officials to allow dredging on the Tapajos River, a major waterway for grain exports that cuts through the Amazon rainforest, fearing a severe El Niño could leave one of the country's main export routes too shallow for barges.Global trading firms, such as Bunge, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus, move roughly 15 million metric tons of grains annually along the Tapajos, industry data shows.
Rhine Levels Still Disrupting Transport
Water levels on the Rhine River, one of Europe's busiest shipping arteries, have slightly risen this week, official data showed on Wednesday, but remain near record lows, hampering transport and production.The water level gauge at the chokepoint of Kaub near the city of Koblenz rose to 14cm (5.5 inches) on Wednesday morning, inland navigation agency WSV data showed, after 5cm earlier this week.The river is about one metre deeper than the gauge, which has been traditionally used as an indicator t
Bollinger Shipyards Launches “NextGen Shipbuilders” Program
Bollinger Shipyards, a designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, announced a new partnership with the Gulfport School District to launch "Bollinger NextGen Shipbuilders," a work-based learning program designed to introduce high school students to the skills, trades and career pathways that support the Gulf Coast’s shipbuilding industry.Through the initiative, Gulfport…
Transportation Secretary, Port of Corpus Christi to Explore Nuclear Maritime Technologies
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy was joined by Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Stephen M. Carmel, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (TX-27) and leaders from Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi to kick off a new partnership focused on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications. By testing the latest innovations in SMRs, the Department can help revitalize U.S. shipbuilding…
Crowley Adds Container Service Connecting Port Houston and Central America
Crowley, a provider of logistics, marine and energy solutions, announced a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston to Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala, and Puerto Cortés, Honduras, two of Central America’s largest and fastest-growing trade gateways.The Gulf-Central America Express Service makes its first Houston call on Sept. 10 with Thursday departures. Crowley’s vessels will carry dry and refrigerated containers that safely transport a range of fresh produce…
US Natural Gas Futures Reach Four-Week High
U.S. natural gas futures rose to a near four-week high on Wednesday, supported by forecasts for hotter weather and firm oil prices, while investors awaited a federal storage report due this week. Front-month gas futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 9.6 cents, or 3.5%, to $2.87 per million British thermal units, their highest level since July 24. Oil prices steadied…
Tech File: MacGregor LCOâ‚‚ Bow Transfer System
A new liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) transfer solution built on proven technology from MacGregor enables the flexible, direct ship-to-well injection needed to support the EU’s carbon capture and storage goals.If the European Union is to meet its objective of net-zero emissions by 2050, carbon capture and storage (CCS) will have a significant part to play. The EU-funded CCS research and innovation project…
NYK Welcomes 37 Students Aboard Car Carrier
On August 6, NYK welcomed 37 elementary-school students from Kawasaki City aboard Garnet Leader, a 200-meter pure car & truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK. The event was part of the Kawasaki's Marine Month.The program is designed to give children an opportunity to experience international logistics in action and to spark their interest in maritime trade and shipping, which support national and regional…
HDI Global Shares H1 2026 Earnings Growth
Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global delivered a robust first half of 2026, driven by underwriting, lower large loss payments, and an increased investment result. The company continues to invest in its international footprint, including the United States. As part of its long-term growth strategy, HDI Global Insurance Company is further expanding its market presence, talent base and capabilities…
MacGregor Share Q2 2026 Interim Report
MacGregor has shared their Q2 interim report. Q2 performance:MacGregor’s second quarter 2026 was characterized by strong order intake in all divisions, and higher profitability was driven by continued disciplined project execution, active cost management, and ongoing progress in the implementation of our Full Ahead strategy.Orders received increased by 82 percent compared to Q2 2025 and totaled USD$409.36 million (EUR 351.2 (192.8) million).The order book amounted to USD$1431.7 million (EUR 1…
IDEA Logistics Transports Yankee Dryer From Sweden to Türkiye
IDEA Logistics has arranged the sea transportation of a 136.5-ton Yankee Dryer from Karlstad, Sweden to Iskenderun, Türkiye.The main unit measures approximately 9.02 m x 5.62 m x 5.72 m and weighs 136.5 tons. The shipment also includes additional equipment, bringing the total cargo weight to approximately 146 tons.The Yankee Dryer will be used in paper production as part of an industrial investment in Türkiye.
Baltic Shipping Adds Wind-Assisted Hybrid Coasters
Danish shortsea operator Baltic Shipping Company has added two new Damen-built hybrid coasters equipped with wind-assisted propulsion and battery systems to its fleet.The 3,550-dwt sister vessels Baltic Iron and Baltic Timber are each fitted with two Econowind VentoFoils, which are expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 12% by harnessing wind to generate supplementary propulsion.The VentoFoils…
ZIM Q2 Profit Jumps as Transpacific Strength, Higher Rates Lift Results
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported stronger second-quarter 2026 results, as its exposure to the Transpacific trades, higher freight rates and increased container volumes helped drive revenue and profit higher, while the carrier continues a significant fleet renewal program ahead of its pending acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd.ZIM posted second-quarter revenue of $1.78 billion, up 9% year-on-year, while net income jumped to $64 million from $24 million.
Cold Spray Metal 3D Printing Goes to Sea at RIMPAC 2026
A U.S.-led advanced manufacturing team demonstrated the ability to produce mission-critical metal replacement parts aboard a vessel underway during RIMPAC 2026, marking the first at-sea deployment of a SPEE3D cold spray manufacturing system.The Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) at the Naval Postgraduate School, working with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory and other partners…
ALMACO Completes Liberty of the Seas Modernization
ALMACO Group completed a major modernization project aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas, delivering new catering, accommodation and public spaces during the cruise ship’s yard period at Damen Shipyard.Completed in May 2026, ALMACO’s catering scope included an approximately 90-sq.-m. galley, 35-sq.-m. pantry and three bar areas — Starbucks, The Lime & Coconut and El Loco Fresh — totaling approximately 100 sq.
New GHG Data Framework for RoRo Vessel
The Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC)*1, whose participants include Ro-Ro carriers and other stakeholders, and which covers approximately 80% of the transport capacity of the global car carrier fleet*2, has established the GRC Council (GRCC), a body responsible for the operation of the GRC. Since the establishment of the GRC, ClassNK has participated as an independent verifier. In connection with the establishment of the GRCC…
SOHAR Port Cargo Throughput Jumps 52% in First Half of 2026
SOHAR Port and Freezone in Oman reported a sharp increase in cargo activity during the first half of 2026, handling 52 million metric tons, up 52% compared with the same period last year.Container throughput increased 40% to 545,000 TEUs, primarily on higher transshipment volumes, while breakbulk cargo nearly doubled to 1.24 million metric tons. Ship-to-ship cargo handling reached 24.38 million metric tons.Despite a moderation in dry bulk volumes…
UAE Says Two Missiles Detected Earlier were Launched from Iran
The United Arab Emirates' defense ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, the first such incident reported since a May 4 strike on the Fujairah port.In a statement later, the ministry said the missiles targeted "maritime traffic" based on its assessments. Both missiles fell into the sea, it said.Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected early on Wednesday the statement by the UAE…
Hormuz Traffic Slows as Uncertainty Persists
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening from a blockade during the Iran war.Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, Kpler data showed by 0258 GMT, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day daily average of 11.Inbound traffic included an empty very large crude carrier that followed the Omani side of the strait…
