Veteran-Led GOAL Launches to Strengthen U.S. Gulf Coast Project Supply Chains
Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL), a veteran-owned firm, launches in Louisiana to meet surging logistics demand in the Gulf Coast’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Led by former U.S. Navy logistics officer Brent Patterson,...
Ocean Protection Requires Shipping in Paris Climate Commitments
As the 2025 UN Ocean Conference begins in Nice, NGOs urge nations to include international shipping emissions in their Paris Agreement climate pledges (NDCs).
The IMO’s draft Net-Zero Framework is a milestone but...
Lessons Learned: Vessel Breakaway and Collision During Gale-Force Winds
On January 8, 2024, a dry bulk carrier broke free from its moorings at a dock in the Brownsville Ship Channel, Texas, during high winds. The incident, investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board...
Jotun and BW LPG Partner on 38-Vessel Deal to Strengthen Hull Efficiency Strategy
Jotun and BW LPG signed a new agreement to apply Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) on 38 vessels from 2025 to 2028.
The decision builds on the successful application of HPS on 17 vessels,...
Despite High Compliance Rates, Paris MoU CIC Leads to 7 Detentions for Wage Issues
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) has published its report on the 2024 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs).
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AAL Shipping Achieves 95% of ESG Targets, Showcasing Strong Sustainability Performance
Project carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has today, June 11, 2025, released its Sustainability Report 2024, prepared by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The report showcases a significant achievement for the company, indicating that AAL...
Japan’s Demographic Crisis Deepens with Record Low Births and High Deaths
Japan continues to face a deepening demographic crisis as new government data reveals the number of births in 2024 hit a record low, raising significant fears about the nation's shrinking population, reports the Guardian.
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UNESCO Urges Major Boost in Scientific Engagement for the Ocean
On the eve of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which is taking place in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13, 2025, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has issued...
Dry Bulk Spot Rates Soar to Multi-Month Highs, But Forward Market Cautions Outlook
The dry bulk shipping market has recently experienced a significant surge in spot rates across its major vessel classes, resulting in multi-month highs and providing a much-needed boost to owners. However, a divergence between...
ORBCOMM Expands Maritime Tech with Onboard Monitoring Solution
ORBCOMM’s CrewView gives ship crews real-time visibility into smart containers without needing satellite connectivity.
Instant SMS alerts and onboard access help crews respond faster to container issues like temperature shifts or power failures.
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