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NYK Group’s ICO Launches Belgium’s First Shore Power Facility for RoRo Ships

Jun 19, 2026

International Car Operators (ICO), a member of Japan’s NYK Group, has started commercial operations at Belgium’s first shore power facility for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels at the port of Zeebrugge.The facility entered service after a testing phase earlier this month…

Charities and Celebrities Urge End to Live Animal Exports

Jun 17, 2026

More than 130 charities, experts and celebrities including Brian Cox CBE, Alan Cumming OBE, Zoë Wanamaker CBE, and Joanna Lumley DBE, are calling for a ban on live exports.Led by Compassion in World Farming, the global partners from 33 countries including Eurogroup for Animals…

State Lawmakers Engage in Tours, Presentations During FreightWeekSTL

Jun 16, 2026

State legislators from across the bi-state St. Louis region and several of their staff members joined industry leaders June 9 for a series of tours and presentations, highlighting the inland waterways’ role in freight movement, economic competitiveness and global connectivity…

Petition Against Animal Transport to War Zones Submitted to EU Commission

Jun 14, 2026

While bombs are falling in the Middle East, EU Member States continue to export live animals to the region, with the European Commission (EC) refusing to be held accountable, says the Eurogroup for Animals, the French animal welfare organization…

Spiridon II Hearing Adjourned

Jun 14, 2026

No settlement was reached on Friday at the Krems Regional Court in Austria regarding the civil proceedings concerning the animal transport of the Spiridon II livestock carrier. The hearing was adjourned.A new hearing, expected to last all day…

USMMA Honors Top Graduates of Class of 2026

Jun 11, 2026

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026, recognizing two midshipmen who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and perseverance throughout their time at Kings Point…

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Russia Strikes Five Vessels in Ports Along Ukrainian Black Sea

Russia Strikes Five Vessels in Ports Along Ukrainian Black Sea

Russian Oil Freight Rates Spike On Security Risks, Vessel Availability

Russian Oil Freight Rates Spike On Security Risks, Vessel Availability

Rigid Wingsail Retrofit Successfully Completed Aboard Bulk Carrier

Rigid Wingsail Retrofit Successfully Completed Aboard Bulk Carrier

RSGT, CMA CGM Announce $434m to Develop New Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port

RSGT, CMA CGM Announce $434m to Develop New Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port

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