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U.S. Naval Actions

Pentagon Sends Ford Carrier Strike Group to Caribbean as U.S. Expands Military Campaign Against Cartels

U.S. Shipbuilding

Otto Candies Expands Fleet with Four Multi-Purpose Support Vessels from Harvey Gulf

U.S. Trade

U.S. Container Imports Plunge 6.6% in September as Tariff Fallout Takes Hold

Maritime Negotiations

IMO Net-Zero Framework Negotiations Continue Despite Adoption Vote Delay

Hellenic News Articles

Decarbonization

Decarbonisation in doubt?

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Up 3% Last Week

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U.S.-China Tensions

U.S. Trade Representative Condemns Chinese Sanctions on U.S. Shipbuilding Partners

Global Shipbuilding

DEME Takes Delivery of Next-Generation Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Norse Wind

Global Offshore Wind

Maersk Offshore Wind Takes Seatrium to Arbitration Over Nearly Completed Wind Installation Vessel

Maritime Legislation

Report: Cabotage Laws Surge to 85% of Global Coastlines Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Hellenic News Articles

Chinese Shipbuilding

China emerges as global leader in advanced vessel construction

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago soybeans recover on trade talk optimism

Global Ports

Chabahar port to boost storage capacity by 50% through new development projects

Port of Townsville supports milestone chickpea export

Europe’s ports ask the European Parliament and Council to fully support the CEF proposal to realise Europe’s competitiveness and resilience agenda

Maritime Technology

LMT demonstrates complete port connectivity ecosystem on a private 5G network

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for ‘SROC’ developed by Samsung Heavy Industries – certificate handover ceremony was held in KORMARINE 2025

Chinese Ports

Xinhua Silk Road: Shanghai partners with overseas ports to build more green shipping corridors

U.S.-China Tensions

BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing Chinese port fees

Green Fuels

IBIA evolves to support shipping’s energy transition

Global Shipbuilding

Jan De Nul launches largest cable-laying vessel in the world

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South Korean Shipbuilding

HMM Orders $2.8 Billion Fleet of LNG-Fueled Containerships and VLCCs

Maritime Incidents

Mystery Tanker Explosion Near Yemen Sparks Renewed Security Concerns for Red Sea Shipping

Decarbonization

IMO Net-Zero Framework Negotiations Continue Despite Adoption Delay as Biofuel Debate Takes Center Stage

Maritime Taxes

Opinion: Unpacking The Shipping Global Carbon Tax Delay

Hellenic News Articles

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering To Build VLCC Duo

U.S.-China Tensions

China Sanctions on Hanwha Threaten South Korea-US Shipbuilding Ties, Say Officials

U.S. Collaborations

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction forecasts smooth second half as orders and finances improve

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago soybeans rise on US-China trade hope; corn firm

Chicago soybeans rise on US-China trade optimism; corn, wheat firm

Chinese Ports

China builds 60 automated container terminals, leads global smart port construction

U.S. Port News

U.S. port association voices strong opposition to Washington’s tariff policies

Port Of Los Angeles Strategies Continue To Deliver Clean Air Gains

Decarbonization

IAPH regrets adjournment of the decision on the IMO Net Zero Framework at the MEPC Extraordinary meeting

Adoption of the IMO NZF delayed: Regional, national and corporate actors action urged to fill the gap

Port of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam Authority, ProRail, and Swietelsky Rail Benelux give green light for construction of Maasvlakte Zuid railway yard

Green Shipping

Can nuclear power curb shipping’s huge carbon footprint?

U.S.-China Tensions

China, US port fees disrupt cargo flows, push up rates

Maritime Technology

Navilands Group Selects ABS Wavesight Advantage for Digitalized FuelEU and EU ETS Compliance

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Global Shipbuilding

CMA CGM Places Landmark Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships in India

U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard’s Pacific Cocaine Haul Highlights Split Approach in Trump’s War on Narco-Terror

Global Shipping

Container Rates Snap 17-Week Losing Streak as Carriers Push Rate Increases

Maritime Legislation

Top Shipping Nation Greece Shies Away From Maritime Carbon Tax

Washington Moves to Weaken IMO Climate Plan with Last-Minute Rule Change

‘Outraged’ Trump Tells Nations to ‘Vote No’ on Shipping’s Carbon Tax at IMO

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U.S.-China Tensions

China’s sanctions against US-linked Hanwha units seen as warning gesture, analysts say

Tanker diversions from sanctioned Chinese terminal may cause congestion at other ports

Chinese Shipbuilding

China’s shipbuilding sector maintains top global position

U.S. Ag Trade

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/soybeans-and-corn-edge-up-wheat-eases-back-towards-5-year-low/

Global Ports

Port of Antwerp sees temporary relief from strikes as backlog reaches 160 ships

U.S. Port News

September Cargo Volume Boosts Port Of Los Angeles To Record Quarter

Port of Oakland September cargo volumes dip amid shifting trade patterns

Port Development

IAPH and the City of Kobe sign a joint declaration reaffirming dedication to advancing the sustainable development of the global port and maritime industries

Global Trade

Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update: Average Spot Rates Increased Across the Board

Green Shipping

LR: New guidance provides industry-first roadmap for nuclear-powered shipping

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U.S.-China Tensions

China Sanctions Hanwha’s U.S.-Linked Units as Port Fee Standoff with Washington Escalates

U.S., China Open New Front in Trade War with Tit-for-Tat Port Fees

Global Maritime

Global Shipping Faces Decisive Moment at IMO’s MEPC ES.2

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U.S. Port News

Port of Long Beach Continues to Meet Long-Term Air Emissions Goals

U.S.-China Tensions

China to exempt newbuilds, offer port fee rebate for current contracts: sources

Maritime Piracy

Cautious optimism prevails despite uptick in reported maritime piracy attacks

Maritime Innovation

WISTA International and BIMCO sign MoU to strengthen collaboration for a sustainable maritime future

Industry launches investment drive – shipowners and yards bet on AI and efficiency enhancements

Maritime Health

OneCare Group calls for action over mental health of seafarers to protect wellbeing of crew before crisis hits

South Korean Shipbuilding

HD KSOE successfully commercializes next-generation LPG cargo handling system with 18% improvement in reliquefaction efficiency

Korea wins 39% of global ship orders in September, ranking second to China

Korean Shipbuilders Fall Short of Targets as LNG Orders Drop

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat falls to 5-year low as Russian exports increase

Decarbonization

Consortium appointed for next phase of study on low- or zero-carbon ammonia power generation and bunkering solution

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Global Ports

Maersk Loses South Africa Court Bid Blocking Key Port Deal

U.S. Collaborations

Bollinger-Led International Team to Build Six Arctic Security Cutters for U.S. Coast Guard

Global Offshore Wind

Maersk Terminates $475 Million Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Contract with Seatrium

U.S.-China Tensions

China Hits Back at U.S. Ships With Additional Port Fees

Global Trade

Container Rates Hit 9-Month Low as Golden Week Slows Trade, Ceasefire Lifts Red Sea Outlook

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U.S. Collaborations

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/restoring-americas-maritime-power/

South Korean Shipbuilding

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/gtt-receives-an-order-from-hanwha-ocean-for-the-tank-design-of-a-new-lng-carrier/

U.S. Ag Trade

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/soybeans-ease-on-doubts-over-us-china-trade-progress/

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/soybeans-head-for-modest-weekly-gain-as-traders-hope-china-will-buy-from-us/

Soybeans ease back, wheat regains ground

Soybeans slip from 3-week highs amid ample supply

Wheat near 5-year low as global supply weighs

Global Ports

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mersin-international-port-welcomes-first-400-meter-mega-vessel-at-newly-completed-emh2-terminal/

Port of Rotterdam

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/rotterdam-port-lashers-to-continue-strike-for-undefined-period-of-time-union-says/

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/premiere-with-unmanned-sailing-on-maasvlakte-2-trial-with-unmanned-surface-vessel-successfully-completed/

U.S. Port News

Philadelphia Ranks #1 in North America for Productivity for the Second Year in a Row