Maritime Magazine

Enstructure today announced that it has completed its acquisition of LOGISTEC’s marine services division, creating one of North America’s largest and most diversified marine terminal and logistics networks. The combined company operates 106 terminals across 30 states and provinces, and employs approximately 6,000 employees, providing customers with greater access to critical trade corridors, enhanced service […]

As the 2026 navigation season on the St. Lawrence Seaway passed the mid-way point, the latest cargo figures show a 2.6% increase in cumulative traffic to 20.7 million tonnes – with dry bulk shipments leading the way. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation reported dry bulk volume surging by 17% to 7.4 million tonnes during

Shipping’s challenge is now how organizations can navigate decarbonization while maintaining competitiveness, protecting asset value, and preserving access to capital, according to the 2026 ABS Outlook. Titled Decision Point: Practical Pathways to 2035, the report examines the strategic, operational, and investment decisions facing shipowners as regulatory requirements evolve, carbon costs increase, and alternative fuels and technologies

World oil demand has been forecast by the International Energy Agency to decline by 1.6 mb/d in 2026, 510 kb/d more than its estimate in last month’s Report, as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and elevated fuel prices continue to weigh on oil consumption. Annual contractions will nevertheless ease from 4.9 mb/d

According to Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO, Chinese iron ore mining fell by 7% y/y in first half 2026 due to a 6% y/y increase in iron ore net imports and weaker steel production. ”The country is increasingly sourcing its iron ore from abroad because it is often of higher grade and competitively

The BlueGReen Alliance, which groups together labour union and environmental organizations in a powerful force, has issued a new report which measures the harm to workers and the U.S. economy caused by the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed a year ago by President Trump. The report, released earlier this month, finds that