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LNG Supply Disruptions Drive Surge in Coal Shipments, BIMCO Finds

May 07, 2026

Coal shipments to Japan, South Korea and the European Union rose 27% year-on-year in April as tight gas supplies and disruption to LNG shipments prompted buyers to seek alternative fuel sources for electricity generation, shipping association BIMCO said…

Sara Fuentes Named as President of Transportation Institute

May 06, 2026

The Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies, announced the appointment of Sara Fuentes as President of the organization. Fuentes previously served as the organization’s Vice President for Government…

U.S. Coast Guard Counters Maritime Threats With New Special Missions Command

May 06, 2026

The Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to a wide range of national emergencies and events…

UAE Ports Become Country's Lifeline as Gulf Trade Remains Fragile

May 06, 2026

At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed through pipes and onto tankers berthed along its quay.Dozens of loaded trucks lined up near the port and others parked outside waiting their turn…

Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Increases 5.3% in April

May 06, 2026

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.9 million tons in April, an increase of 5.3 percent compared to 2025.  Shipments were 9.4 percent below the month’s 5-year average. Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 6.8 million tons,…

At the Helm: How the U.S. Coast Guard is Shaping the Future of Maritime Nuclear Power

May 06, 2026

Introduction. Looking back at history one could argue that it was French author Jules Verne in his book “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”, published in 1869, who was speculating about a new power source much in the same out of the box thinking that H…

Express Global Expands Asia Presence with New Singapore Office

May 06, 2026

Express Global announces the opening of its new office in Singapore, marking a step forward in the continued expansion of the Cosulich Logistics brand across the Asia Pacific region.The new branch strengthens Express Global’s presence in one of the world’s most strategic logistics hubs…

DNV’s Insight: 38 New Orders for Alternative-Fueled Vessels in April

May 06, 2026

According to the latest figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, 38 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed in April 2026.The majority of these orders (20) were for LNG-fueled vessels. Eight of these were for vessels in the car carrier segment…

Sentinel Midstream to Begin Building Texas Deepwater Oil Export Port

May 05, 2026

Oil transportation and storage company Sentinel Midstream said on Tuesday it would immediately begin construction of its deepwater oil export project off the Texas coast, marking the first development of a large-scale export project in the United States in years…

Trump Pauses Effort to Escort Ships in Strait of Hormuz

May 05, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.'We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect…

Chicago Grain Futures Ease Alongside Crude Oil

May 05, 2026

Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures edged lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-session rally amid a slew of profit-taking and farmer selling, with easing crude oil prices also pressuring grains and soybeans, analysts said.Most-active Chicago Board of Trade soybeans were down 10-3/4 cents to $12…

Call Opens for Startups to Participate in the 6th Valenciaport Hackathon

May 05, 2026

Opentop, the innovation hub of Valenciaport, has launched the open call for international startups to participate in the 6th edition of the Valenciaport Hackathon. Registrations are open until May 25th at opentop.es to take part in this on-site…

USACE Introduces System for Assessing Pre-Construction Notifications

May 04, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that will allow users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit…

Project Freedom Gets Off to a Troubled Start

May 04, 2026

The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. President Donald Trump launched the operation…

Former MARAD Deputy Administrator Sang Yi Appointed AAPA President, CEO

May 04, 2026

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sang Yi as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 4.Most recently, Yi served as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD)…

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