Canadian Bulker Refloated After Detroit River Grounding
Canadian Bulker Refloated After Detroit River Grounding.
Strong Winds and Low Water Levels Push Stone Carrier Aground in Detroit River.
Second Detroit River Grounding This Month as Water Levels Drop.
A bulk carrier flying...
Weekly Ocean Container Market Outlook: Spot Rates Hold Firm as Carriers Tighten Capacity
The latest weekly market update shows carriers stepping up capacity controls to stabilize ocean container shipping rates across major fronthaul trades. Spot levels remain higher than in early October, even though some lanes from...
Lessons Learned: Unsafe Positioning During Lifting Operations
A near-miss incident during lifting operations highlights the critical importance of crew positioning and maintaining a safe distance from suspended loads.
What happened?
During lifting operations alongside, a near miss occurred when rigging crew from the...
Imports of Russian Oil Drop 23% on Week of US Sanctions
Russia’s seaborne crude imports fell 23% in the week to November 25 as US sanctions took effect.
India and Turkey sharply cut arrivals, with India’s intake dropping from 16.6 million to 12 million...
As the Shadow Fleet Expands, Loss of Visibility Poses a Growing Threat to Maritime...
The fast-growing shadow fleet is creating a major safety and visibility risk for global shipping.
Over 3,000+ vessels may already be operating without proper oversight, data or insurance.
Each ship that goes dark...
NYK Outlines New Milestones in Its 2025 Decarbonization Progress Report
NYK announced that it has issued its “Progress Report 2025 – NYK Group Decarbonization Story,” offering a clearer update on how the group is moving toward its net-zero goals. The report builds on the...
Suez Canal Authority Targets a Return to 2023 Traffic Levels
The Suez Canal Authority said it is working to restore vessel transits and revenues to the levels recorded in 2023. That year saw more than 26,000 vessels and $10.2 billion in earnings. The announcement...
Korean Shipbuilders Positioned for Growth in U.S. Naval Maintenance Program
Seoul and Washington’s proposed shipbuilding partnership is opening new opportunities for Korea’s small and medium-sized shipyards. The initiative follows submissions from the country’s major builders for the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA) project....
Crew Injured in Wilmington Port Fire as Officials Respond to Engine-Room Blaze
World Cargo News reports that a fire at the Port of Wilmington injured four crew members on the morning of 26 November. Local officials said one person suffered serious injuries, while the others required...
How Restricting Port Access Could Reshape Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Lloyd’s List reports that current debates on sanctions are shifting toward the role of ports, as existing restrictions on Russia’s “shadow fleet” have not reduced its maritime activity. The article notes that Russian oil...