Port of L.A. and Wonderful Co. Team Up to Boost Central Valley Trade
Port of Los Angeles, Shafter, and The Wonderful Company Forge Supply Chain Partnership.
New Trade Agreement to Boost Central Valley Exports Through Port of Los Angeles.
Wonderful Logistics Center to Anchor New Rail...
IMO Adopts New Safety Standards for Pilot Transfers
SOLAS Amendments Aim to Protect Maritime Pilots.
Global Standards Updated to Reduce Pilot Transfer Risks.
New Rules Strengthen Safety for Pilots and Seafarers Alike.
Maritime pilots play a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation,...
Indian Navy Rescues Crew After Fire on Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Massive Fire Breaks Out on Drifting Tanker; Navy Launches Rescue Operation.
Engine Room Blaze Leaves Vessel Powerless; Naval Team Responds Swiftly.
Second Sea Rescue This Month: Indian Navy Battles Another Maritime Fire.
A serious...
World’s First Dual-Purpose LCO₂ / Methanol Carrier Approved in Principle by ClassNK
Breakthrough Vessel Enables Dual Transport of CO₂ and Synthetic Methanol.
New Carrier Boosts Efficiency in Carbon Capture and Green Fuel Supply Chains.
Japan Advances CCUS with Innovative LCO₂ / Methanol Transport Solution.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding...
576 Containers Lost at Sea in 2024 Following Red Sea Disruptions
New Global Safety Measures and Mandatory Reporting Set for 2026.
WSC Launching Cargo Safety Program in 2025 to Prevent Dangerous Goods Incidents.
Industry Commits to Transparency Despite Rising Challenges.
The World Shipping Council (WSC)...
Lessons Learned: LOTO Failures and Unsafe Electrical Practices Identified During Audit
A walkaround audit conducted aboard a vessel revealed two critical safety deficiencies in the engine room, as reported by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). The audit identified improper application of Lock Out/Tag Out...
Bulk Report Week 26: Capesize Declines, Others Hold Steady
The Capesize segment saw a sharp rate drop due to weak Pacific activity and oversupply, with C5 and C3 routes both declining.
Panamax markets remained active, especially in the Atlantic and South America,...
Fair Use vs. Illicit Data: US Courts Draw Clear Lines on AI Training with...
Recent rulings by two U.S. District Judges have offered a nuanced perspective on the legality of training Artificial Intelligence (AI) models using copyrighted books
Judge Alsup's Ruling in Bartz v. Anthropic
Training on Copyrighted Works as...
Fire on Scrap Metal Ship at Hull Port Causes Widespread Smoke, Triggers Emergency Response
On June 27, 2025, a cargo ship carrying scrap metal caught fire while moored at Albert Dock in Hull, England. The incident, which began around 10 a.m. BST, sent thick plumes of smoke drifting...
VLCC Freight Rates Plunge, While Suezmax and Aframax Markets Show Mixed Fortunes
The past week has seen a significant downturn in freight rates for LR2 (Long Range 2) product tankers, both East and West of Suez, indicating a softening market across key clean petroleum product routes.
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