US Set to Ban Chinese Technology in Submarine Cables
The U.S. is planning to ban Chinese technology from undersea telecommunications cables due to national security concerns.
Submarine cables carry nearly all global internet traffic, making their security critical.
The move may heighten...
Tariff Tensions Push Kawasaki Kisen to Reroute Fleets, Says CEO
Kawasaki Kisen plans to reroute more ships away from the U.S. amid tariff concerns.
The company expects a $200 million impact from U.S. tariffs in the 2025-26 financial year.
Fleet adjustments depend on...
Weak Bunker Margins Prompt Singapore Suppliers to Curb Fleets
Marine fuel suppliers in Singapore, the world’s largest ship-refueling port, are reducing their barge operations due to shrinking profit margins caused by weak bunker demand and global uncertainties, reports Reuters.
Weak bunker demand
The slowdown in...
China Issues Ultimatum Over Panama Canal Port Sale
China has threatened to block a $22.8 billion global ports deal unless its shipping giant Cosco is given a stake.
The deal must be revised to include Cosco before the July 27 deadline.
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NY-NJ and Tokyo Celebrate 45 Years of Port Partnership
The Port of New York and New Jersey recently hosted a delegation from the Port of Tokyo to celebrate the 45th anniversary of their long-standing sister port partnership, reports Container News.
45 Years of NY-NJ...
Fincantieri Hosts U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance Event in D.C.
Fincantieri Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to U.S. Maritime Industry.
New FMG Leadership Highlights Midwest Shipyard Network.
Experts Call for Rebuilding a Sovereign U.S. Shipbuilding Base.
Fincantieri, a prominent player in the world of complex shipbuilding,...
Shipping Industry Faces ‘Decarbonization Déjà Vu’ from Overlapping Rules
IMO and EU Climate Policies Risk Costly Duplication for Shipowners.
EmissionLink Warns of Conflicting Demands in Decarbonization Push.
Double Reporting Could Burden Operators with Redundant Costs.
The global shipping industry is under increasing pressure...
Hong Kong Issues Revised GMDSS Radio Installation Guidelines
IMO Approves New GMDSS Standards via COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.3.
Single MF/HF Radio Installation Now Acceptable Under Revised Rules.
New Placement Rules Aim to Prevent Interference and Boost Safety.
Hong Kong Merchant Shipping has put out a...
MAIB Receives 1,515 Marine Incident Reports in 2024
Legacy Backlog Shrinks as MAIB Streamlines Investigations.
Report Output Doubles; Investigation Time Improving.
85% of Safety Recommendations Accepted in 2024.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has just released its annual report for...
Trump Proposes 30% Tariff on EU Imports Starting August
Canadian Gasoline Supplies Dominate US Atlantic Coast Amid Tariff Talks
European Fuel Imports to the USAC May Face Tariff Pressure
US West Coast Faces Risk as South Korean Fuel Imports Targeted
On July 12,...