Hamburg Expands Waltershofer Hafen To Boost Capacity And Sustainability

The Port of Hamburg has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure upgrade at Waltershofer Hafen, aimed at enhancing navigational safety, increasing container throughput, and supporting the port’s long-term climate-neutral and automation goals. Turning Basin Widening and Infrastructure...

Port Of Barcelona Begins Construction Of First Cruise Ship Onshore Power Supply System

The Port of Barcelona, in collaboration with Danish engineering company PowerCon A/S, has officially commenced the construction of its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system for cruise ships. The OPS will be installed at...

U.S. Port Imports To See Brief Rebound Before Tariffs Trigger New Decline

After a sharp drop in late spring, import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to briefly recover this July—before declining again due to newly introduced tariffs, according to the latest Global...

COSCO Shipping Names New Pulp Carrier CSPC Pearl With Advanced Safety Features

COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers officially named its newest multipurpose pulp carrier, CSPC Pearl, during a ceremony in China. The vessel is the third in a series built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, and it showcases...

HGK Shipping And Covestro Extend Partnership With Wind-Powered Vessel Upgrade

In a strong move toward sustainable maritime logistics, HGK Shipping and Covestro have extended their long-standing partnership until 2040. As part of this renewed commitment, the Amadeus Titanium, a liquid coaster operated exclusively for...

China Delivers Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine For World’s First Green VLCC

China has achieved a major milestone in green shipbuilding with the successful delivery of a 7G80MEC-LGIM-EGRTC methanol dual-fuel low-speed marine diesel engine by Dalian Marine Diesel Co., Ltd. (CSSC), following inspection and certification by...

Houthi Attack in Red Sea: Four Dead, Eleven Missing, Crew Rescued

On July 10, 2025, a cargo ship was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, resulting in the deaths of at least four crew members and leaving eleven others missing. The...

DOT Expands Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping

The U.S. Department of Transportation expands the Marine Highway Program by adding four new waterways. The Great Lakes route (M-90) gains seven new sponsors to strengthen regional collaboration. Grant applications are open to...

Hyundai Glovis Taps Avikus AI for Greener PCTC Retrofit

Hyundai Glovis, a global total logistics and distribution leader, has signed a contract with Avikus, an HD Hyundai subsidiary and pioneer in autonomous navigation, to retrofit seven Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in...

California Cracks Down on Low-Salinity Ballast Water

As of June 18, 2025, vessels must exchange ballast water taken from areas with salinity below 18 ppt before discharging in California’s fresh or brackish waters. The regulation aims to block invasive freshwater...