By Train or by Ship, Transporting Coal Causes Trouble

The derailment of 30 coal wagons on the banks of the Clark Fork River in Montana is just the latest in a long list...

Global Container Volumes on the Rise in H1

During the first six months of this year, the global container port throughput rose by 6.7 percent and the growth is on track to...

Ship Channel Shutdown! Exxon Cuts Refinery Rates

Exxon Mobil Corp said on Saturday it has cut rates at its 560,000 barrel-per-day Baytown, Texas, refinery due to the shutdown of the Houston...

Robbers Steal Oil from Anchored Ship

On the early hours of August 19, few robbers boarded an anchored tanker and reportedly stole oil. What happened? The tanker was anchored at Lagos General...

Its Weather or Ship? Beaches Evacuated Due to Chemical Cloud

On August 27, a weird chemical cloud caused the beaches to be evacuated across East Sussex, England. What happened? The reason for the weird cloud has...

Ship Runs Ground in Port of Richards Bay

On August 28, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground after coming in the way of a swift high tide. What happened? The Philippine-registered MV Beaumont cargo...

[Watch] Ship Pummeled by 40-Foot Waves

Passengers aboard a luxury cruise liner off the coast of New South Wales had their trip disrupted when some severe weather crossed the ship’s...

Bunker Prices Uncertain in Houston, Panama

Bunker suppliers and traders active in Houston and Panama said Tropical Storm Harvey is creating uncertainty for prices because participants don't know how long...

Deadlines Eased, New Schedules Set for Ship Owners

By Tom Kirk Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71 was a very busy week and ship owners can now benefit from having a firm view...

Cargo Containers Lost at Sea are Hard to Count, Track

About 20 days ago, a cargo ship caught in rough swells off the Brazilian coast lost 45 shipping containers. Video on social media shows fishermen in small boats scavenging...