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US Navy, Anduril Unveil $6.6B Shipyard Plan for Submarine Parts Production

Oct 07, 2026

Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a new Maryland shipyard to manufacture Virginia-class submarine components and other subsea systems, alongside a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion tied to production targets.The Arsenal…

Russia Imports Petroleum Products From South Korea to Ease Fuel Crises

Oct 06, 2026

Russia imported more than 176,000 tons of petroleum products from South Korean ports in July and August, easing the impact of a fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, Ukraine's top sanctions official said on Tuesday…

Iran War Forces Oil Industry to Consider Alternative Export Routes

Oct 06, 2026

The disruption caused by the Iran war is forcing the energy industry to rethink its just-in-time approach to efficient supply chains and to consider investing in alternative routes which bypass the Gulf and the Red Sea.Attacks on shipping around…

Exports of French Wheat to Morocco Expected to Fall

Oct 06, 2026

French soft wheat exports to Morocco are expected to drop in the current 2026/27 season after improved rainfall boosted the North African country's domestic harvest, industry officials said on Tuesday.France exported 3.5 million metric tons…

EU Wheat Rises After Saudi Tender, Continued Black Sea Tensions

Oct 05, 2026

Euronext wheat rose on Monday to reach three-week highs as a falling euro, continuing war disruption to Black Sea shipping and a large purchase by Saudi Arabia supported prices, traders said.Benchmark December milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext ended the daytime trading session at 1630 GMT…

Liberty Global Logistics, Hyundai Glovis Study Nuclear-Powered PCTCs

Oct 05, 2026

Liberty Global Logistics (LGL) and Hyundai Glovis signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the feasibility of developing and operating a small modular reactor (SMR)-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), initially targeting service between the United States and South Korea…

Ukrainian Food Shipments Through Danube Ports in September Rise

Oct 05, 2026

Ukraine increased food shipments through its Danube River ports to 1.145 million metric tons in September from 716,000 tons in August, although volumes were still less than half of July's exports of 2.5 million tons, agriculture ministry data showed on Monday…

Reefer Ships: Resilient Link in the Cold Chain

Oct 05, 2026

Ongoing fleet renewal by niche player Cool Carriers indicates continuing competitiveness at scale of the specialized, pallet-optimized reefership.Not so long ago, it seemed that the unrelenting march of containerization and ever-widening influence…

Batavia Vessel Transported Successfully to Lelystad

Oct 05, 2026

Wooden sailing vessel Batavia was successfully transported to and installed at its final resting place in Lelystad on Oct 2. The 1995-delivered, full-scale reconstruction of the 1628 Dutch East India Company ship had been prepared for its final voyage at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam…

French Polynesia Multipurpose Vessel to Use Liebherr LS-C 60 Crane

Oct 05, 2026

The LS-C 60 cylinder-luffing ship crane has been selected for the Mareva Nui II, designed for service in French Polynesia. Its compact footprint and low center of gravity support vessel stability while preserving deck space for both cargo and onboard facilities…

Singapore Ship Registry Marks 60 Years, Plans Digital Upgrade

Oct 02, 2026

The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is marking its 60th anniversary with plans to modernize ship registration and accommodate a fleet increasingly adopting alternative fuels.Established in 1966, SRS has grown to more than 4,400 vessels. At the end of 2025…

European Wheat Prices Rise to One-Week High

Oct 01, 2026

Euronext wheat rose on Thursday to a one-week high as a slide in the euro and news of a Saudi tender boosted export sentiment, traders said.Benchmark December milling wheat BL2Z6 on Paris-based Euronext settled 1.3% up at €239 ($268.11) a metric ton after the day session…

US LNG Exports Increase in September, Europe Outbids Asia for Cargoes

Oct 01, 2026

US liquefied natural gas exports rose in September as stronger European demand lifted prices and encouraged producers to maximize output despite maintenance outages at one export facility.Berkshire Hathaway Energy said in September it was shutting…

FPT, ZEBOX to Advance AI Solutions in Transportation, Logistics

Oct 01, 2026

FPT, a technology and IT services provider, and ZEBOX, an innovation accelerator initiated by the CMA CGM Group, have entered into a three-year strategic partnership to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for the transport and logistics industry…

Valenciaport Sandbox Conducts Successful Port Logistics Solution Pilot

Oct 01, 2026

The Valenciaport Sandbox adds a new pilot to its track record as a testing ground for innovation in the port and logistics environment. This time, the spotlight was on a new passive radiative cooling film developed by the startup Cooling Photonics…

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