Northwest Seaport Alliance Reports Sharp 27.3% Drop in International Imports for June
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which manages the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, experienced a significant decline in international import volumes in June 2025....
Whistleblower Uncovers Major Oil Dumping, $1.75M Fine Follows
Over 10,000 gallons of oil-contaminated waste were illegally discharged into U.S. waters near New Orleans.
The pollution was exposed after a whistleblower alerted...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...