Coastal/Inland News


Los Angeles Largely Insulated from Iran war Disruptions

Mar 12, 2026

The busiest U.S. container seaport in Los Angeles is mostly insulated from supply chain upheaval sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that have spiraled into a regional conflict, its executive director Gene Seroka said on Thursday.The Iran war has snarled container shipping in the Middle East…

Report: COSCO Shipping Suspends Operations at Panama's Balboa Port

Mar 10, 2026

China's COSCO Shipping has suspended operations at Balboa port which is located at the entrance to the Panama Canal, according to local newspaper La Prensa, which published a notice to clients from the shipping and logistics conglomerate.Balboa…

Cruise Shipping: Seatrade Cruise Global Debuts Wellness Oasis

Mar 10, 2026

~New immersive hub will infuse wellness programming throughout the conference and create a platform for new voices, innovations and experiences across the cruise ecosystem~Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest and longest-running event of its kind serving the international cruise industry…

Shipowners to Lead Maritime Transformation Talks at APM 2026

Mar 09, 2026

The transition towards digitalisation and automation is speeding up in the maritime industry, and a comprehensive strategy is emerging to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability. Yet key questions remain about the adoption of technologies and solutions to enhance operational performance…

Fujairah Bunkering Hit by Fire, Demand Shifts to Other Hubs

Mar 04, 2026

Ship refuelling at Fujairah, a major bunkering hub in the United Arab Emirates, has slowed after a fire, market sources told Reuters, while demand at other refuelling hubs, including Singapore, is set to rise.Some bunker deliveries and loadings were on hold for now as suppliers…

Fujairah Bunker Prices Surge as Demand Shifts Elsewhere

Mar 03, 2026

Ship refuelling at Fujairah, a major bunkering center in the United Arab Emirates, has slowed after the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted fuel shipments in the region, spurring a jump in prices and potentially shifting demand to other ports including Singapore…

Drone Attack Damages Fuel Tank at Oman’s Duqm Port

Mar 03, 2026

A fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm commercial port was hit on Tuesday when the facility came under attack from several unmanned aircraft, the state news agency said, citing a security source, on the fourth day of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded by targeting neighbouring countries…

America’s Maritime Action Plan Creates Opportunity for St. Louis Region

Mar 02, 2026

The advancement of the recently announced America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) is embraced by the ports in the bi-state St. Louis region as a unique opportunity to play a role in this comprehensive federal framework.  The MAP is a blueprint for rebuilding the nation’s maritime strength…

Call for Australian Government to Take Up Sustainable Seafarer Welfare

Feb 22, 2026

On the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, the NGO Human Rights at Sea has called on Catherine King, Australia’s Minister for Transport, to take action on the consistent provision of seafarer welfare services after an advocate…

Partners Study Year-Round Shipping from Canada’s Churchill Port

Feb 22, 2026

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) has partnered with Canadian shipping company Fednav to examine the operational requirements that would be necessary to support year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill.The work for this review is underway and is expected to be completed this summer…

Indigenous Protesters Occupy Cargill's Santarem Port Terminal

Feb 22, 2026

Indigenous protesters have occupied Cargill's Santarem river port terminal in Brazil's Para state and 'completely' interrupted operations at the site, the U.S. grain trader said in a statement on Saturday.The protesters forced Cargill employees to evacuate the private terminal on Friday evening…

NOAA Installs Navigation System in Boston Harbor

Feb 17, 2026

NOAA has installed a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) in Boston Harbor. The system includes observational equipment at MassPort’s Conley Terminal and on the Tobin Memorial Bridge.The Boston Harbor PORTS, established in partnership…

CMA CGM to Launch Electric River Barge Service

Feb 10, 2026

CMA CGM is preparing to launch an electric inland barge on France’s Fos-Lyon corridor, with an annual potential of nearly 12,000 TEUs.The initiative aims to promote a regular, reliable, competitive and decarbonized logistics solution between the Port of Marseille-Fos…

Lehmann Marine Provides Battery Systems for Hamburg Electric Harbor Ferries

Feb 10, 2026

Lehmann Marine is contributing to the Port of Hamburg's transition towards sustainability by supplying the battery systems for three new, fully electric passenger ferries. This project represents the largest order in the company’s history. Built…

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