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Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart

Dec 18, 2025

Venezuela on Thursday authorized two very large crude carriers (VLCC) to set sail for China, according to two sources familiar with Venezuela's oil export operations, which would be only the second and third supertankers to depart the country since the U…

Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members

Dec 18, 2025

The Federal Maritime Commission acknowledges the service of the members of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC).  Since October 2021, NSAC’s members have provided information and perspectives on conditions in the ocean freight delivery system…

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Dec 18, 2025

The Port of South Louisiana (PortSL) announced that Julia Fisher-Cormier has been selected as the next Executive Director following a national search and a unanimous vote by the Board of Commissioners. Fisher‑Cormier returns to the Port after…

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

Dec 18, 2025

Kuwait will sign a contract next week with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to complete the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, Public Works Minister Noura Al-Mashaan said on Thursday.The Central Agency for Public Tenders approved…

Fly-Box Begins Techno-Economic Assessment of Container Platforms

Dec 18, 2025

Fly-Box, a Franco-Swiss maritime deeptech startup developing a new generation of foil-borne container platforms, is entering a new phase. After building key relationships in the Gulf this spring to prepare pilot routes and successfully flying its prototype over the summer…

Eyesea, EVI Safety Technologies Unveil “Container Overboard” Detection, Reporting System

Dec 18, 2025

Eyesea and EVI Safety Technologies announced the rollout of an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to detect and report containers lost overboard using standard onboard cameras. Following development and testing in simulation environments…

Corvus Energy Secures Record Order for Seven Fully Electric CMAL Ferries

Dec 18, 2025

Corvus Energy, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions for the maritime industry, has received a record order from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland for the supply of battery systems for seven new fully electric ferries for Scottish Government…

LR, Mawani Celebrate Completion of Training Program

Dec 18, 2025

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have celebrated the successful completion of a training and advisory program, designed to strengthen capability, leadership, and operational performance across the Kingdom’s port network…

Container Vessels: Return to Suez Canal Looms Large

Dec 18, 2025

'Assuming a significant increase in recycling of older ships and a reduction in average sailing speeds, we forecast that average market conditions in 2026 will be like those in 2025 but 2027 could see slightly weaker market conditions. We forecast ship demand growth of 2…

Ukrainian Drones Hit Tanker in Russia's Rostov Port

Dec 17, 2025

Ukrainian drones hit a tanker in the southern Russian port of Rostov-on-Don, killing and injuring a number of people and sparking a fire, the city's mayor was quoted as saying early on Thursday.'Emergency teams are extinguishing the fire on the tanker that was struck while docked in a drone attack…

PhilaPort CEO Jeff Theobald Announces Retirement

Dec 17, 2025

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Jeff Theobald, marking the conclusion of a transformative era for the Port of Philadelphia. Mr. Theobald will officially retire on June 30…

PDVSA Resumes Oil Cargo Deliveries After Cyberattack

Dec 17, 2025

Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA on Wednesday was resuming oil cargo deliveries at its terminals following a cyberattack that affected its centralized administrative systems, according to the company and sources.PDVSA, which is grappling with the U…

Hapag-Lloyd, NCL to Power Container Ships with E-Fuels From 2027

Dec 17, 2025

Shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line (NCL) have won a tender to use low-emission fuels derived from hydrogen on container ships from 2027 for at least three years to reduce CO2 emissions.Hapag-Lloyd will power five large container ships with about 70…

AGCT Acquires New Quay Cranes for Rijeka Port

Dec 17, 2025

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Croatia, formally presented its new quay cranes to industry partners, shipping line representatives, freight forwarders, rail operators…

bound4blue eSAILs Installed on Amasus Cargo Vessel

Dec 17, 2025

bound4blue and Amasus Shipping have completed the installation of a 22-meter eSAIL on the general cargo vessel Fluvius Tavy at Astander Shipyard in Santander, Spain. The project marks the companies’ second installation, reinforcing both the…

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