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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez today called for the immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive following reports of the SEAMULL being hijacked on 20 August 2026. “With the most recent highjack, a sixth vessel is being held by pirates and armed robbers in waters that are becoming too dangerous for seafarers,” he stated. “More […]

The new 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration, as well as the promise of Canadian counter tariffs, will cause significant challenges for many companies represented by Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) that support the in-land marine supply chain, as well as the customers those companies serve on both sides of the border.  “As marine

The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced today they welcome new research confirming the feasibility of year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill using existing ice-class vessels, while changing sea-ice conditions are expected to make marine access increasingly favourable over the coming decades. The announcement came from Premier Wab Kinew and federal Northern and Arctic

According to Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO, over the last five weeks (week 29-33) global grain shipments have fallen 8% y/y, fuelled by a 26% y/y drop in grain exports from the Black Sea as Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships and port infrastructure have intensified. “A recent proposal by Ukraine to halt

Aberdeen-based Interocean Energy Services FZCO, an Interocean Group company, announced a new joint venture with Green Line Shipping LLC in Baku, marking a strategic step in the Group’s continued expansion across key maritime and offshore energy markets.  The new venture strengthens Interocean’s presence in Azerbaijan and supports the Group’s wider growth model of combining international standards with strong local capability. In the Caspian

A final push by shippers to move goods before the start of new tariffs lifted the Port of Long Beach to its second-busiest July on record, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced during the latest episode of his Supply Chain Insight media briefing series. The latest cargo numbers showed that Long Beach dockworkers and terminal operators

Neoline, a Nantes-based shipping company and pioneer in wind-powered maritime transport, has announced the expansion of its regular transatlantic line. The extension is being carried out in partnership with the CMA CGM Group, which is assisting Neoline in marketing the shipping service. With its first stop in Zeebrugge scheduled for September 18, the Neoliner Origin,

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 4% to $4,526 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. This was the third consecutive weekly increase in the index, with freight rates rising on most trade lanes. Spot rates on the Transpacific trade, increased again

Following the announcement of France’s ambition to roll out floating wind power on a massive scale, with 45GW planned by 2050, BrestPort  has received €58 million in state funding granted to adapt its infrastructure. This confirms Brittany’s position at the forefront of floating wind projects along France’s Atlantic coast and in the Celtic Sea. The

Helsinki Shipyard has been selected to build Finland’s new icebreaker called Aino. The procurement by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency marks the beginning of a new generation of Finland’s icebreaker fleet. Construction of the Aino icebreaker will begin next year and is scheduled for completion in 2029. The new vessel will safeguard Finland’s year-round maritime