Donald Trump’s proposed import tariffs would see the cost of shipping goods by ocean increase in a repeat of the market spike seen during his first term as US President, today commented Xenata, the Oslo-based ocean freight intelligence platform. Mr. Trump defended his trade policy during last night’s Presidential Debate, which includes blanket tariffs of […]
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has released its latest publication, A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections. This first edition comprehensive guide is designed to assist the maritime industry in preparing for and navigating the myriad of inspections that ships are subject to. Inspections are an integral part of the shipping industry, with all ship
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PORTAGE, Ind. – Local officials and port workers have celebrated the opening of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S. Maritime Administration FASTLANE Grant, the project involved constructing more than 500 feet of new dock space that will handle bulk shipments via
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The Canadian Coast Guard has announced a significant advancement in its partnership with the Norwegian Coast Guard through the signing of a new Letter of Intent (LOI). This landmark agreement will bolster operational cooperation, and is a key milestone in the collaborative relationship of the two coast guards. “The LOI reinforces our mutual dedication to
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By Yoan Marier* The consequences of a marine accident are not just felt in the moment that the disaster strikes or the harrowing ones that quickly follow. They are also felt in the next days, months, years, and, sometimes, decades. We have seen this in the case of the loss of containers overboard and fire
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Kia Corporation of South Korea and global partner The Ocean Cleanup are celebrating a significant milestone in their joint strategy to tackle plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Symbolically returning to the port of San Francisco from which the first-generation System 001 vessel embarked on its maiden voyage six years ago, The Ocean Cleanup’s current System 03
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North Vancouver – Western Group, a leading logistics provider connecting global trade to Canada’s marine, rail, and road transportation corridors, announced that it has rebranded under the SSA Marine name, reflecting the company’s important role as part of the global SSA Marine network of marine terminals. Since 2006, Western Group has been part of the Carrix family of companies and has worked
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During the giant SMM Hamburg Maritime Exhibition which concludes today, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) drew much attention by unveiling the design of what would constitute the world’s largest containership: the GREEN SEALION 27500 with a capacity of 27,500 TEU. If built, it would be 3,000 TEU bigger in capacity than existing 24,346 TEU vessels
Ocean Infinity has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in maritime innovation, receiving a Statement of Compliance (SOC) from DNV for its revolutionary remotely supported vessel operations. The approval from DNV, the world’s leading classification society, establishes Ocean Infinity as the industry’s first organisation to reach the required standard of technology and operations for large vessels, and permits the beginning
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The Montreal Port Authority has kicked off structural work on its Pie-IX rail bridge rehabilitation project. Scheduled for December 2025, the project works will ensure the long-term viability of the rail link, improve supply chain fluidity, increase rail capacity and optimize the flow of goods on the Port’s rail network. Spanning Pie-IX Blvd. north of
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