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VLCC Charter Rates Soar - “We are in unprecedented times" say CEO

Jan 23, 2026

Frontline plc (NYSE and OSE: FRO)  entered into one-year time charter-out agreements for seven of its VLCCs. The charters will commence during the period from late-January to April 2026 at a rate of $76,900 per day per vessel.“We are in unprecedented times, and these are charter-out-levels not seen for decades,' said Lars H. Barstad, CEO, Frontline Management AS. 'Frontline remains largely spot exposed after these contracts become effective…

Inland Waterways Infrastructure: The Time is Now

Jan 22, 2026

As Americans do each year, with 2026 just the same, we are hopeful for a more promising year, with better outcomes and calmer seas. But for construction of the Nation’s inland waterways lock and dam infrastructure, there is a strong sense of urgency like never before…

Maersk Appoints New Regional Managing Director for Europe

Jan 14, 2026

Guillaume Sauzedde has assumed the role as Maersk’s Regional Managing Director for the Europe region.The French national with over 25 years’ experience in the logistics industry is no stranger to the employees and customers in Maersk’s largest region…

Yucatán Terminal Orders Two Konecranes Mobile Harbor Cranes

Jan 13, 2026

Terminal de Contenedores de Yucatán, S.A. de C.V. (APM Terminals Yucatán) has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Cranes, each configured to match with the local infrastructure and equipped with an external power supply to support the terminal’s decarbonization strategy…

ABB to Build World’s Largest Shore Power System at Port of Rotterdam

Jan 05, 2026

ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP) to engineer and construct what is expected to be the world’s largest shore power system by capacity at the Port of Rotterdam.The system will provide over 100 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of…

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Teamwork Required to Thwart Illegal Wildlife Trade

Teamwork Required to Thwart Illegal Wildlife Trade

Longer Sailing Distances Boost Bulker Demand

Longer Sailing Distances Boost Bulker Demand

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairman of FMC

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairman of FMC

Port of Los Angeles Appoints Christopher Chase as Director of Cargo Marketing

Port of Los Angeles Appoints Christopher Chase as Director of Cargo Marketing

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