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174K LNG Vessel Christened; Board Approves New 8-Ship Contruction Plan

May 20, 2026

Diamond Gas Jade, a 174,000-cu.-m. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier invested by a joint venture under U-Ming Marine Transport Corp., held its grand naming ceremony on May 19 at the Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje Shipyard. Built by Samsung Heavy Industries…

Two Chinese VLCCs Exit Strait of Hormuz

May 19, 2026

Two Chinese supertankers carrying 4 million barrels of Middle East crude oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after waiting in the Gulf for more than two months, shipping data on LSEG and Kpler showed.The ships are among a handful of…

South African Veterinary Association Stands Against Live Export

May 19, 2026

The South African Veterinary Association’s (SAVA) has released a formal position statement opposing the export of live animals by sea for slaughter at destination.SAVA joins many other international veterinary associations in condemning this practice…

Indiana Breaks Ground on New Grain Facility

May 19, 2026

State and local officials have celebrated the groundbreaking of Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.’s (CGB) $47 million expansion at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon, the largest investment at Indiana’s largest port in more than 20 years.The project…

US Charges Executives and Firms Over Container Cartel

May 19, 2026

The United States has charged seven Chinese executives and four of the world's largest shipping container companies with conspiring to restrict supply, raising the price of containers during the COVID pandemic, Department of Justice officials said on Tuesday…

Icebreaking Struggles Cost Great Lakes Shipping One Third of Shipping Season

May 19, 2026

U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes lost a total of 1,953 hours or 82 ship days due to inadequate icebreaking, about a third of the shipping season on the Great Lakes.It took 96 hours after the Soo locks opened for the year for the first vessel loaded with iron ore to finally clear the St…

Amy Rister Announced as Director of State Government Relations at Port Houston

May 19, 2026

Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, has announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations.In her role, Rister will lead Port Houston’s state government relations…

Crowley Crews, Vessels for Recognized for Maritime Safety

May 19, 2026

The Chamber of Shipping of America has recognized 48 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with 2026 Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards for achieving a combined 427 years of service without a lost-time injury.The Jones F. Devlin Safety Award recognizes…

Next Geosolutions Wins TenneT TSI Contract for North Sea Survey

May 19, 2026

Next Geosolutions, an international player in marine geoscience and offshore construction support services for the energy sector and listed on Euronext Growth Milan market, announces the award of a contract by TenneT TSO B.V. with a total value of approximately USD$10…

ABB Introduces Quay Crane Automation Solution

May 19, 2026

ABB has introduced Waterside Automation solution, which enables quay cranes to perform a larger share of container handling operations automatically. By automating operations over the vessel and reducing the need for continuous manual control…

Kongsberg Maritime Study Identifies Key Passenger, Freight Routes Across Northern Europe

May 19, 2026

A new study from Kongsberg Maritime has identified a range of European passenger and freight routes with strong potential for the introduction of fully electric RoPax vessels, particularly across busy short‑sea corridors in Northern Europe.Highlighting…

Four NYK Group Managed Vessels Receive Japanese Pilots' Best Quality Ship 2025 Award

May 19, 2026

Four vessels managed and operated by the NYK Group, the coal carrier Pirika Moshiri Maru, the very large crude oil carrier Takaoka, the bulk carrier Global Coral, and the passenger ship Asuka Ⅲ, have been honored with the “Best Quality Ship…

Anglo-Eastern Furthers Greek Presence with Strengthened Leadership Commitment

May 19, 2026

Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, has strengthened its presence in Greece.This commitment is reflected in closer engagement between Anglo‑Eastern’s global leadership and its team serving the Greek market…

AD Ports Group Commences Cruise, Ferry Terminal Services

May 19, 2026

AD Ports Group, a global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, announced the commencement of cruise services at its three terminals in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Safaga in Egypt, in addition to facilitating ferry services…

Republic of the Marshall Islands Recognized for 22 Consecutive Years of QUALSHIP 21

May 19, 2026

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. The recently released United States Coast Guard (USCG) 2025 Port State Control (PSC)…

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