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Vale to Double Iron Ore Carrier Fleet

Apr 30, 2026

Vale plans to more than double its fleet of sail-equipped iron ore carriers, with the cost-saving technology to expand to at least 20 vessels within the next three years, easing the Brazilian miner's exposure to marine fuel price volatility…

Asia Pacific Ports Collaborate Cross-Sector to Advance Hydrogen, E-Fuel Readiness

Apr 30, 2026

Accelleron, a leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions in the marine and energy industries, highlights how Asia Pacific ports are building early foundations for green hydrogen-based e-fuel markets through coordinated cross-sector action in its most recent report…

Russia Adds Four LNG Carriers to Fleet

Apr 29, 2026

Russia has added four LNG carriers to its fleet, LSEG ship-tracking data and the Russian ship register showed on Wednesday, which could help the country to increase its market share ahead of an EU ban on Russian gas imports.The European Union…

Two New Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at Port Tampa Bay

Apr 29, 2026

Two new post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes have arrived at Port Tampa Bay, where installation will soon begin as part of the port’s ongoing container terminal expansion. Both cranes are expected to be operational by the end of 2026…

U.S. Appeals Court Backs FMC in Evergreen Dispute

Apr 29, 2026

A long-running dispute over container detention charges between Evergreen and a U.S. trucking company has been resolved, with a federal appeals court siding squarely with the regulator and reinforcing limits on when carriers can impose such fees…

Strait of Hormuz Closure Curbs Dry Bulk Demand

Apr 29, 2026

'The Iran war and the resulting disruptions to ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have increased uncertainty for both the global economy and the dry bulk market. Around 4% of dry bulk cargoes and tonne mile demand typically sail through the strait and at present…

Ukraine Strikes Russia's Tuapse Refinery

Apr 28, 2026

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as evidence of increased Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets.It was the third attack on the Black Sea port in less than two weeks…

Shipping Containerization Marks 70 Years, Revolutionizing Global Economy and Reshaping Newark

Apr 28, 2026

Ask a hundred people what they believe to be the modern world’s most impactful inventions, and you’ll get a hundred different answers. The lightbulb. The smartphone. Antibiotics. Coffee.Allow me to propose a completely different answer: The shipping container…

Paulo Ruy Tung Appointed as Senior VP Commercial at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Apr 28, 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) Latin America has announced the appointment of Paulo Ruy Tung Pedroso as its new Senior Vice President Commercial for the region, effective June 1, 2026.The Paulo Ruy Tung Pedroso holds a Bachelor’s degree in…

Dassai Moon Project: Sake Space Shot a Success

Apr 28, 2026

DASSAI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries report a successful completion of the first mission of the 'DASSAI MOON Project', an initiative aimed at producing sake on the surface of the Moon.In this mission, specialized brewing equipment jointly developed by DASSAI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…

Wittlin Named CEO of GLO Marine

Apr 28, 2026

GLO Marine appointed Thomas Wittlin as Chief Executive Officer, effective Q2 2026, signaling the start of a structured growth phase in which the company will evolve from a retrofit-led contractor into a production-enabled marine engineering and integration business…

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal Receives STS Crane

Apr 28, 2026

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal has taken delivery of a new Super Post-Panamax (STS) crane, increasing the operational capacity of the container terminal at the Port of Bilbao and boosting productivity and efficiency in its operations. The crane…

C&C Marine and Repair's Robotic Blast Facility Completes 700 Barges

Apr 28, 2026

C&C Marine and Repair, the full-service shipyard located on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, announced it has surpassed 700 barges blasted at its patented Robotic Blast and Paint Facility.Since opening in November 2018…

Mooreast to Divest Property, Boost Offshore Wind Expansion

Apr 28, 2026

Mooring and anchoring specialist Mooreast Holdings has granted an option to sell its leasehold property in Singapore for $23.3 million, aiming to boost offshore wind activities at new location.The company said it expects net proceeds of about…

ADNOC LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz

Apr 27, 2026

An LNG tanker managed by UAE's ADNOC has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and appears to be near India, ship-tracking data showed on Monday.If confirmed, this will be the first loaded LNG tanker to cross the strait since the Iran war started on February 28…

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