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U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Storis: A Look at America’s Newest Arctic Icebreaker

US Coast Guard Commissions CGC ‘Storis’, Icebreaker to Depart on Arctic Patrol ‘Immediately’

U.S. Offshore Wind

Orsted Turns to Shareholders as U.S. Offshore Wind Market Sours

Maritime Companies

Record Short Against Maersk Backfires in Trade-War Defying Rally

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U.S. Collaborations

Korean government considers K Shipbuilding and HJ Heavy Industries for U.S. naval cooperation

Ministries debate shipbuilding jurisdiction amid Korea-U.S. negotiations

U.S. Ag Trade

Soybeans rise after Trump says he wants China to buy more US beans

Ample supply pushes wheat, corn and soy prices lower

Soybeans rise on Trump’s hopes that China will buy more US beans

Global Ports

The Largest Project in the History of Klaipėda Port: Designers Have Started Work

Saudi ports post 12% rise in July container volumes

U.S. Port News

Port of Long Beach Achieves Busiest July on Record

Green hydrogen at the Port of Klaipėda: construction work begins

Decarbonization

The case for Energy Saving Devices as GHG emission taxation increases

Carbon offsets market set for revival as high-quality removal solutions gain traction, says GlobalData

Green Fuels

Ammonia as marine fuel? Benefits, challenges, and smart adoption

Red Sea Crisis

Will plummeting ocean container freight rates drop to pre-Red Sea crisis levels?

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Global Offshore Wind

Germany Gets Zero Bids in Zero-Subsidy Offshore Wind Auction

U.S. Tariffs

Tougher Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately as Trump Tariffs Kick In

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Unravel U.S.-India Alliance Against China

Maritime Companies

Maersk Raises Container Volume Forecast as Global Demand Shows Resilience

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South Korean Shipbuilding

K Shipbuilding sale sparks skepticism over potential acquisition efforts

U.S. Collaborations

HD HHI secures first U.S. Navy deal under ‘MASGA’ investment initiative

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn, soybean basis bids remain mostly steady

Wheat steadies after ample supply pushes prices to 5-year low

Global Ports

Rail freight traffic moved more than 1.2 million tonnes in the first half of the year at Valenciaport

Ctg Port Authority and private depot operators plan joint steps to reduce congestion

U.S. Port News

Port executive director, Ilwu Local 13 President share pandemic experiences for U.S. library of congress project

Decarbonization

GCMD and INTERCARGO partner to advance decarbonisation in the dry bulk shipping sector

DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network drives low-GHG fuel initiatives

Maritime Technology

“GPS spoofing and groundings: Are shipowners still covered?” asks the AAA

Red Sea Tensions

Will plummeting ocean container freight rates drop to pre-Red Sea crisis levels?

Maritime Companies

Maersk raises full-year guidance amid volatile external environment

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U.S. Shipbuilding

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Kicks Off Hull Assembly for First of Three New Matson Containerships

Bollinger Shipyards Secures Full Funding for Troubled Polar Security Cutter Program

Canadian Shipbuilding

Seaspan Advances Canadian Coast Guard’s Multi-Purpose Icebreaker Program, Eyes U.S. Contract

Global Shipbuilding

Japan’s Defense Ambitions Boosted by Australia Navy Frigate Deal

Red Sea Tensions

Red Sea Risk Widens as Houthis Vow to Target Carriers Tied to Israel

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South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai, Edison Chouest in talks on joint shipbuilding contract

U.S. Collaborations

Korean shipbuilders expect U.S. LNG exports to boost carrier orders after decline

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn basis, soybean basis steady to lower

Soybeans rebound on short covering, corn hits contract lows on good crop weather

Wheat Closes Mixed on Monday

US wheat futures end mixed after sinking to contract lows on big global supplies

Wheat hits lowest since May amid plentiful supplies

Global Ports

Joint bid from Ership, Intersagunto and CGCA accepted for review for the solid bulk terminal at the Port of Sagunto

Maritime Safety

Strong gains in seafarer happiness levels, but serious safety concerns emerge

Decarbonization

Future Low-emission Ammonia Marine Engine Project Selected for UK Government’s Maritime Decarbonisation Program – Engaging in Decarbonisation in Maritime Sector –

Green Shipping

Anemoi wins major UK funding to advance Rotor Sail design

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U.S.-China Tensions

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships

Panama Canal

Panama Communities Challenge Canal Expansion Project in Supreme Court

U.S. Tariffs

Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Nations Ahead of Trade Deal Deadline

Global Trade

Container Spot Rates Flat as Peak Season Fails to Materialize

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Maritime Technology

GTT completes the acquisition of Danelec and strengthens its leadership in maritime digitalization

ΜaritimeONE Case Summit 2025 Challenges Tertiary Students to Devise Tech-Driven Solutions for a Future-Ready Maritime Sector

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago soybeans set for weekly loss on ample supply

Panama Canal

Panama communities challenge canal expansion project in Supreme Court

Global Ports

Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America launched

Portugal plans $4.6 billion in port investments by 2035, mostly private

Green Fuels

Hamburg Port tests Shell-produced HVO 100 biofuel on three ships

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Down 1% Last Week

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U.S. Shipbuilding

Bollinger Begins Contract Talks to Extend Fast Response Cutter Program

Nexans and Crowley Launch Jones Act Cable Lay Barge for U.S. Offshore Wind

U.S. Collaborations

$150B ‘Make America Shipbuilding Great Again’ Pact Helps Seal US-Korea Trade Agreement

Global Shipbuilding

Fincantieri Reports Record Backlog with Deliveries Scheduled Through 2036

Global Offshore Wind

Canada Designates First Four Offshore Wind Areas in Historic Clean Energy Push

Scotland Gives Go-Ahead for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

U.S. Offshore Wind

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal

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U.S. Collaborations

South Korea says “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” package key to reaching trade deal

U.S. Tariffs

ArcelorMittal lifts US tariff hit forecast to $150 mln

Global Ports

Panama auditor files suit to scrap CK Hutchison-controlled port contract

MOL, Mitsui & CO. Jointly Acquire Port Service, Steel Processing, Machinery/Equipment Manufacturing Businesses Serving U.K. Offshore Energy Industry

Valenciaport closes 2024 with a 6.7% revenue growth

Suez Canal

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone revenues jump 38% YoY despite traffic downturn

U.S. Sanctions

US sanctions fourth Chinese port operator, 19 other entities for facilitating Iranian oil exports

Maritime Incidents

On-going Analysis of High Consequence Hazards in Cargo Handling Pinpoints Risks of Worker Fatalities

Maritime Technology

MCTC confirms commitment to sustainability with innovative nutritional values and carbon emission reporting tools

U.S. Shipbuilding

Nexans and Crowley Wind Services Partner to Develop and Operate First-of-its-Kind Cable Lay Barge