Speedcast, a global communications and IT services provider and Tier 1 Starlink Enterprise Account leader, and Soya IT Marine Solutions have completed the deployment of upgraded digital connectivity solutions on 41 roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels for global shipping and logistics company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen.As part of a connectivity transformation program delivered by Soya IT Marine Solutions for the customer…
Latvia, a member of the European Union and NATO, has emerged as one of the top five importers of Russian grain this marketing season despite strained political ties, as Moscow redirects exports from the Azov-Black Sea basin to Baltic ports.Latvia imported 431…
Interferry, the global trade association representing the ferry shipping industry, is raising concerns over the current state of EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) negotiations and the persistent regulatory imbalance unfairly penalizing maritime transport…
'During the first two weeks of October, weekly container ship capacity transiting the Suez Canal averaged 753k TEU, according to Clarksons Research, compared with 1,457k TEU during the same period in 2023. Since the Houthi attacks began in the Red Sea…
Russia's Baltic Sea ports boosted their annual capacity to handle grain exports to 23.5 million metric tons in October from 8.6 million tons in July, a senior Russian Railways executive estimated.Russia and Ukraine, both major grain producers and exporters…
Michelle Awad, K.C., has been elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors. Her appointment takes effect immediately. She has served on the Board since 2021 as the Director appointed by the Halifax Regional Municipality…
When Interferry convenes its annual conference in Bangkok, Thailand, the international ferry association will mark a milestone: its 50th anniversary. But while there will be plenty of time to celebrate five decades, CEO Mike Corrigan sees the…
American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC Group) has added ARC Freedom to its U.S.-flagged fleet.ARC Freedom (IMO 9505041) is a Large Car and Truck Carrier (LCTC) designed to transport automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment and other rolling and project cargo…
NYK shared the NYK Group's initiatives toward the practical deployment of ammonia-fueled vessels during the 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12), held at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London from September 14-18…
London's marine insurance market has widened the area in the Black Sea it deems as high risk as the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates, according to an advisory issued this week.The Black Sea is a vital route for shipments of grain, crude oil and refined products…
Patricia Ruf, Member of the administrative board at Liebherr-International AG, has formally christened SAL's MV Patricia at the Liebherr site in Rostock. The vessel is the third delivered unit in SAL's Orca Class newbuilding program and bears the name of her godmother…
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as weather reports and crop data raised concerns about prospects for this year's harvest yields in the U.S. Midwest, analysts said.Firm crude oil and a wave of Chinese demand for U…
The PIER at Port of Halifax welcomes Northern Ireland Maritime and Offshore (NIMO), supported by Belfast Harbour as the newest member of the Port Innovators Network (PIN).PIN is a worldwide association, with members from across the maritime sector…
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) and the Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the two millionth Subaru vehicle successfully delivered through the port on Friday, August 14.Port team members, SOA employees, longshore workers, stevedores, logistics partners…
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), the Lamongan operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), recently hosted logistics industry representatives to explore trade opportunities between East Java and the broader Eastern Indonesia region…
