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CMA CGM Q1 Resilient, but Shipping Margins Tighten Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

May 22, 2026

CMA CGM delivered a resilient first quarter, but the numbers underscore the increasingly complex environment facing the global container shipping and logistics giant.The Marseille-based group reported first-quarter revenue of $13.23 billion, essentially flat year-over-year, while EBITDA fell 31.6% to $2.11 billion and net income dropped sharply to $250 million, down from $1.12 billion a year earlier…

Fujairah Terminals Signs Land Lease Agreements to Expand Regional Connectivity, Commercial Opportunities

May 20, 2026

Fujairah Terminals, part of AD Ports Group, a global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, announced the signing of three strategic land lease agreements with Fujairah International Airport, Fujairah Free Zone Authority and Al Dahra Agriculture Trading…

174K LNG Vessel Christened; Board Approves New 8-Ship Contruction Plan

May 20, 2026

Diamond Gas Jade, a 174,000-cu.-m. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier invested by a joint venture under U-Ming Marine Transport Corp., held its grand naming ceremony on May 19 at the Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje Shipyard. Built by Samsung Heavy Industries…

Anglo-Eastern Furthers Greek Presence with Strengthened Leadership Commitment

May 19, 2026

Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, has strengthened its presence in Greece.This commitment is reflected in closer engagement between Anglo‑Eastern’s global leadership and its team serving the Greek market…

Aqua superPower, Tidal Transit Partner on Electric CTVs

May 19, 2026

Aqua superPower and Tidal Transit have formed a strategic partnership to support the deployment of electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) for ports and harbors serving offshore infrastructure, including offshore wind projects.Under the agreement…

NexusWave Implemented on IEA Fishing Vessels

May 14, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the fishing company’s fleetwide targets to achieve greater operational efficiency and enhanced crew welfare…

CMA CGM Expands Support for Kenyan Logistics

May 11, 2026

The CMA CGM Group has signed a high-level framework agreement for joint cooperation with Keynan institutional authorities to develop Kenya’s logistics and port capacity.The objective is to accelerate solutions that support the growth of supply…

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…

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…

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)…

Port Snared in US-China Dispute, says Panama President

May 01, 2026

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his country maintains a positive relationship with China despite being caught up in a dispute between the Asian superpower and the U.S., and defended Panama's takeover of port contracts held by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison…

Paulo Ruy Tung Appointed as Senior VP Commercial at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Apr 28, 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) Latin America has announced the appointment of Paulo Ruy Tung Pedroso as its new Senior Vice President Commercial for the region, effective June 1, 2026.The Paulo Ruy Tung Pedroso holds a Bachelor’s degree in…

Wittlin Named CEO of GLO Marine

Apr 28, 2026

GLO Marine appointed Thomas Wittlin as Chief Executive Officer, effective Q2 2026, signaling the start of a structured growth phase in which the company will evolve from a retrofit-led contractor into a production-enabled marine engineering and integration business…

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Houston Shipping Channel Tonnage Rises 12% in Q1 2026

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Russia Says Magnetic Mines Found on Tanker

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