Lessons Learned: Hand Injuries from Sharp Objects During Routine Deck Operations
This summary is based on two separate incidents reported by a member to the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), highlighting hand injuries sustained while...
Wärtsilä to Sell Marine Electrical Systems Business to VINCI Energies
Wärtsilä is divesting its Marine Electrical Systems unit to VINCI Energies as part of a strategic portfolio realignment.
The business has annual revenues...
China–U.S Container Freight Rates Decline as Market Reverts to Pre-Tariff Levels
Freight rates from China to the U.S. have returned to pre-tariff levels.
Overcapacity, weak demand, and blank sailings are key contributors to the...
PowerAlign by Cavotec Delivers Flexible Shore Power for Terminals
Cavotec has launched PowerAlign, a modular and mobile shore power solution for container terminals.
The system occupies less than 3.5 m² and keeps the...
Iraq Ramps Up Oil Shipments, Signaling Stronger Production Push
Iraq plans to significantly raise exports of destination-free Basrah Medium crude in August, adding up to 4 million extra barrels.
The increase aligns...
Unpaid Taxes and Houthi Threats Drive Port of Eilat to Bankruptcy,...
Israel's only southern seaport, the Port of Eilat, is set to cease all commercial operations from July 20, 2025. This critical decision stems from...
Russia Continues Arctic LNG 2 Exports with Sanctioned Vessels
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel, the Voskhod, which is subject to U.S. sanctions, has recently docked at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant. This...
Capesize Dominates Dry Bulk Freight Gains, Panamax and Ultramax Markets Show...
The dry bulk shipping market witnessed a dynamic week, with Capesize vessels leading a robust rally, while Panamax and Ultramax/Supramax segments experienced more mixed...
VLCC and Suezmax Rates See Welcome Upturn, Bolstering Crude Tanker Earnings
Last week has brought a positive shift in the LR2 (Long Range 2) tanker freight market in the Middle East Gulf (MEG), with rates...
Combating Cargo Abandonment: How Operators Can Identify Risks, Vet Clients, and...
Abandoned cargo poses a persistent and costly challenge for transport and logistics operators globally. These issues arise from various factors, including commercial disputes, consignee...