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US Commerce Disorganization Stalls Thousands of Export Approvals

Aug 01, 2025

Thousands of license applications by U.S. companies to export goods and technology around the globe, including to China, are in limbo because turmoil at the agency in charge of approving them has left it nearly paralyzed, two sources said.While U…

AD Ports Group Signs Land Lease Agreement With Emirates Food Industries Group

Jul 28, 2025

AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group.This collaboration will initially see the development of silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further enhancing the port's capabilities…

Georgia Ports, Konecranes Celebrate 30-Year Yard Crane Partnership

Jul 16, 2025

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Konecranes are celebrating 30 years since the purchase of GPA’s first rubber tire gantry crane, marking a milestone in port operations and yard crane innovation.During a meeting at the Konecranes headquarters in Finland…

Hamburg Deploys AI to Boost Efficiency of Electric Ferry Fleet

Jul 13, 2025

Hadag, the operator of Hamburg’s ferry services, is adopting an AI-powered platform to optimize the scheduling and operation of its electric ferry fleet.The AI system will support daily operations by tailoring charging strategies, managing energy demand…

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Board President

Jul 11, 2025

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Andreas Cluver to lead as Board President. Jahmese Myres was elected First Vice President, and Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission.President Andreas Cluver…

CV International, Capes Shipping Agencies Announce New CFO

Jul 08, 2025

CV International, Inc. (CVI), a Norfolk-based freight forwarder and customs broker, and its subsidiary Capes Shipping Agencies, a port and vessel agency, have announced the appointment of Jeff Underwood as Chief Financial Officer. Jeff brings over 30 years of financial experience…

Ship Design, Maritime Accidents and There’s a Master on the Run

Jul 02, 2025

There’s a master on the run right now.It was 4am, about 10 years ago. Two crewmembers died, 15 others were hospitalized. The master didn’t receive prior notification of the cargo fumigation that occurred, yet it is the master who is being held accountable…

Red Sea Bypass Contributed to Containers Lost in 2024

Jun 30, 2025

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, showing that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024.While this represents an increase from the record-low 221 containers lost in 2023, it remains well below the 10-year average of 1…

All in the Family: The SunStone Maritime Group CEO Torch Passes to Carsten Lund

Jun 25, 2025

cut685bdfb8b3c6622a5fe1f2da_Lund Family1SunStone Maritime Group A/S takes next step in previously announced leadership transition.After 35 years as Chief Executive Officer, founder Niels-Erik Lund is retiring as CEO on June 30, 2025. Niels-Erik…

Iran, Israel Trade Blame As Commercial Shipping Is Threatened By Conflict

Jun 18, 2025

Iran and Israel accused each other of endangering commercial activity in sea lanes around the Gulf and the Red Sea at the UN's shipping agency on Wednesday, as their military conflict escalated.Iran's delegation told a session of the International…

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