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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 quay area clear for operations. PowerAlign offers up to 140 m...

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 with OPEC+ efforts to ramp up oil output, even as...

Unpaid Taxes and Houthi Threats Drive Port of Eilat to Bankruptcy, Forcing Imminent Closure

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 a severe financial crisis exacerbated by the ongoing Red Sea...

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 marks the second time a sanctioned vessel has called at...

Capesize Dominates Dry Bulk Freight Gains, Panamax and Ultramax Markets Show Signs of Stabilizing

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 or moderating trends after initial gains. Capesize Market The Capesize market experienced...

VLCC and Suezmax Rates See Welcome Upturn, Bolstering Crude Tanker Earnings

This week has brought a positive shift in the LR2 (Long Range 2) tanker freight market in the Middle East Gulf (MEG), with rates recovering and then stabilizing after an earlier dip. LR2s are...

Combating Cargo Abandonment: How Operators Can Identify Risks, Vet Clients, and Act Swiftly

Abandoned cargo poses a persistent and costly challenge for transport and logistics operators globally. These issues arise from various factors, including commercial disputes, consignee insolvency, or complex regulatory hurdles. Unclaimed cargo can lead to...

Barcelona Mayor Announces Historic Limits on Cruise Growth, Slashing Port Capacity by 16%

The Port of Barcelona, currently recognized as Europe's busiest cruise port, is set to scale back its passenger terminal capacity significantly by 2030. This strategic decision is a direct response to growing concerns about...

From Village Dreams To Deep Waters Farmer Builds Submarine By Hand

Zhang Shengwu, a 60-year-old farmer from Maanshan, Anhui province, has stunned many by single-handedly building a functional submarine named Big Black Fish. His journey from carpentry and welding to crafting underwater vessels reflects a story...

GTT Strategic Ventures Invests In CorPower Ocean To Advance Wave Energy

GTT Strategic Ventures, the investment arm of the GTT group, has joined the second close of the Series B funding round for CorPower Ocean, a Swedish pioneer in wave energy technology. The round, which builds...