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MARITIME NEWS 6-19-25

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South Korean Shipbuilding

Samsung Cancels Order For Icebreaking Gas Carriers For Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Project

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South Korean Shipbuilding

Samsung Heavy says $3.54 billion icebreaker orders from Russia’s Zvezda cancelled

Global Ports

Kaleris and Port of Tanjung Pelepas Recognized for Advancement Optimization With 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port Collaborate to Enhance Port Connectivity and Supply Chain Solutions

U.S. Port News

Port Of Los Angeles Completes Construction Of Berths 177-182 Wharf Restoration Project

Chinese Ports

Cargo throughput going through Three Gorges Dam ship lock reaches 2.24 billion tons

Maritime Technology

New Tideworks Survey Reveals Need for Practical Data Accuracy and Connectivity at Marine Terminals
Launch by the IAPH data collaboration committee of its cyber resilience guidelines for emerging technologies in the maritime supply chain
SeaBot Maritime and Hefring Marine launch strategic collaboration to enhance AI-enabled high-speed USV operator training
ZeroNorth appoints Kåre Kjelstrøm as Chief Product & Technology Officer to accelerate generative AI transformation in shipping

Middle East Tensions

Vessels awaiting clarity before entering Strait of Hormuz: security analysts
Iran accuses Israel of ‘endangering’ maritime safety, violating IMO treaties

Green Shipping

LR delivers classification for world-first WindWings® Aframax tanker ‘BRANDS HATCH’
KR Teams Up with Leading Shipbuilders and Korea Testing & Research Institute to Develop International Standards for Ammonia Effluent Discharge

U.S. Collaborations

Nuclear Concept from HHI and HD KSOE Receives ABS Approval

MARITIME NEWS 6-18-25

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Green Shipping

Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships Promise Cleaner, Faster Transport

Middle East Tensions

Ambrey: Israeli Ships Told to Avoid Red Sea as U.S. Considers Intervention in Israel-Iran Conflict

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Maritime Technology

Brine-Based Firefighting System – Now in operation on the World’s longest RoPAX route Onboard and Operational

U.S. Ag Trade

Divergent pollination outlook for corn
Chicago soybeans slip after rally; corn and wheat rise

Port Technology

PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port Collaborate to Enhance Port Connectivity and Supply Chain Solutions
Launch by the IAPH data collaboration committee of its cyber resilience guidelines for emerging technologies in the maritime supply chain

U.S. Port News

Florida International Terminal (FIT) earns Green Marine Level 1 Certification
SHIPPING: Number of daily LA/LB container ship arrivals returning to normal

Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam Port aims for sustainability, eyes closer China ties

Decarbonization

Rapid WAPS uptake driven by stricter emission regulations and industry innovation, DNV says

Chinese Maritime

China’s smart training ship starts intelligent navigation experiment voyage

MARITIME NEWS 6-17-25

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Global Trade

A Key Freight Indicator Is Flashing Red — Here’s What It Means for Global Trade

U.S. Port News

U.S. West Coast Ports See Sharp Decline Amid Tariff Impacts, But Summer Surge Expected

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South Korean Shipbuilding

GTT receives an order from HD KSOE for the tank design of a new LNG carrier

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago soybeans flat on favourable weather, soyoil supports

Global Ports

Finnlines adds the port of Gdynia to its weekly service from the Port of Bilbao to the North Sea
Ctg port overburdened with import containers

Middle East Tensions

Impact Of Hypothetical Closure Of The Strait Of Hormuz On Multipurpose Shipping
India: Government to consult shipping lines and other trade stakeholders to assess impact of Israel-Iran war
Shipping disruption surges around Hormuz amid Israeli attacks on Iran: Naval agencies

Decarbonization

MOL, MISC and PETRONAS Announce Landmark Joint Venture to Advance Cross-Border CO2 Transportation

Global Offshore Wind

An Open Letter to Offshore Wind: Are you just looking or acting?

Global Shipbuilding

Ocean Network Express strengthens global capacity as latest newbuilding, ONE Singapore, joins fleet
Second 1200 TEU newbuilding delivered to Langh Ship

Maritime Technology

KR and HD Hyundai Samho Join Forces to Bring AI into Ship Design
Konecranes at TOC Europe 2025: Introducing the E-Hybrid RTG and electric empty container handler on a global scale

MARITIME NEWS 6-16-25

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Pacific Tensions

China Conducts Patrols In South China Sea, Warns Philippines

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Chinese Shipbuilding

China Shipbuilding: World’s first sail-assisted Aframax tanker named as ‘Brands Hatch’ in Shanghai

Global Shipbuilding

New addition to the Damen dredging portfolio

U.S. Ag Trade

Soyoil around 18-month highs, grains fall on good crop weather
What’s up with the wacky CBOT corn spreads?
Basis bids steady to higher as harvest begins gradually
CBOT corn ends higher, led by soybeans, crude oil
Soybean bids flat to lower at elevators, processors, river terminals

U.S.-China Trade Tensions

China-US trade deal kicks the rare earths can down the road

Port of Rotterdam

Private charging station for electric equipment during construction of the Princess Alexia Viaduct on Maasvlakte 2

U.S. Port News

Busiest US Seaport Takes Hit From 145% China Tariffs, Worries Remain
Tariffs Slow Port Of Los Angeles Cargo Volume
ITS Logistics June Port Rail Ramp Index: Trans-Shipment Delays in Asia Signal Impending US Import Surge, Spurring Early Retail Peak

Middle East Tensions

Iran may attack Red Sea, Persian Gulf ships defending Israel

Decarbonization

RINA Hellenic Technical Committee Highlights Innovation, Growth, and Decarbonization at Athens Meeting

MARITIME NEWS 6-13-25

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U.S. Collaborations

Australia Confident US Will Proceed With Biden-Era Submarine Pact After Review

Israel-Iran Tensions

Container Shipping Faces New Threats After Israeli Strikes on Iran

U.S. Maritime

DOT Names Acting Maritime Administrator as Carmel Awaits Confirmation

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South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai: Contract Announcement

U.S. Collaborations

Davie Advances American Shipbuilding Expansion with Planned Acquisition of Gulf Copper’s Texas Shipyards

U.S. Ag Trade

Soybean bids flat to down at processors and river terminals
Soybeans hit 1-wk low on demand worries; wheat sags, corn firms

Maritime Collaborations

AD Ports Group and ASRY Sign Three Heads of Terms to Collaborate on Strategic Maritime and Ports Projects
Republic of Korea and Panama Join the 100% Alliance, Advancing Leadership on Sustainable Ocean Management

Maritime Technology

New Platform Revolutionizes How Seafarers Share Experiences Onboard
Tideworks Technology Expands Leadership to Drive Global Growth and Customer Innovation

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Remained Stable Last Week

MARITIME NEWS 6-12-25

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U.S. Merchant Marine

250 Years Ago, the Merchant Marine Took Up Arms for American Freedom

Maritime Cybersecurity

Maritime Industry Leaders Signal Growing Concern Over Political Instability and Cyber Threats

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South Korean Shipbuilding

Containership orders hit $8.3 bn for S. Korea’s top shipyards

Global Shipbuilding

Global Ship Orders Halved Compared to Last Year

U.S. Ag Trade

Soybeans dip on US-China trade jitters, benign US weather; wheat firms

U.S. Port News

Georgia Ports welcomes new Moran tugs to Port of Brunswick
Jobs at largest U.S. port down by half amid tariff tensions: media

Decarbonization

APM Terminals and SANY Marine sign landmark agreement to accelerate decarbonisation
New report reveals maritime emission progress, yet challenges remain in reaching climate alignment

U.S. Tariffs

US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China

Japanese Shipping

Japanese shipowners increasingly embracing technology to stay competitive, says Columbia Group

Maritime Technology

StormGeo Adds Bearing AI to Its Growing Partner Network, Boosting AI-Powered Voyage Optimization
Bureau Veritas launches AI-powered Augmented Surveyor 3D, for next-generation remote inspection

Green Fuels

WinGD secures ammonia engine orders for Trafigura newbuilds

MARITIME NEWS 6-11-25

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U.S. Tariffs

U.S. Import Surge Expected as Retailers Rush to Beat Tariff Deadline

U.S. Collaborations

South Korea’s Hanwha Cleared to Boost Control of U.S. Navy Shipbuilder Austal

Austal Disputes Hanwha’s Claims About U.S. Regulatory Approval for 100% Ownership

Davie to Acquire Texas Shipyards, Seeking to Supercharge U.S. Icebreaker Production

U.S. Shipbuilding

Pentagon Calls Shipbuilding a Top Priority, But Congress Says Budget Falls Short

Congress Passes Maritime Security and Cargo Preference Bills to Bolster U.S. Ports and Fleet

U.S. Offshore Wind

Atlantic Shores Cancels Major New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Amid Federal Headwinds

Trump’s War on Offshore Wind Claims New Victim as New Jersey Project Collapses

Global Trade

Global Disruptions Drive Containership Fleet to Near Full Capacity, Alphaliner Says

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South Korean Shipbuilding

Korean shipbuilders suffer 35% drop in orders through May: report

U.S. Ag Trade

Soy near 2-week high on US-China trade hopes, corn and wheat recover
US wheat gets a glow-up: Multiyear highs for crop health, export sales
Soybeans hover near 2-week high on US-China trade talk hopes; wheat firms
Wheat and corn slip again on supply pressure, soybeans steady
Funds’ bearish sentiment on US grains and oilseeds hits nine-month high

Panama Canal

Panama Canal boss says MSC ports deal threatens neutrality

U.S. Port News

SHIPPING: May container ship arrivals fall at US ports of LA, LB, but on the uptick in June
The Value of Trade Through the Port of Long Beach
Jobs at largest U.S. port down by half amid tariff tensions: media

MARITIME NEWS 6-4-25

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U.S. Shipbuilding

U.S. Coast Guard’s New Arctic Icebreaker USCGC Storis Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage

U.S. Port News

Port of Corpus Christi Completes $625M Ship Channel Expansion, Boosting U.S. Energy Export Capacity

Global Trade

Ocean Economy Hits $2.2 Trillion as Environmental and Trade Tensions Mount, UNCTAD Reports

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Shipbuilding Collaborations

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Framework Agreement for Business Collaboration with Elomatic– Initiating Discussions on Business Collaborations in Maritime Engineering Field

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat, corn and soybeans stay firm as war and tariff news monitored
Corn improves but soy health is lacking -Braun
Wheat falls for second session on US crop prospects; corn firms

Maritime Technology

Blume Global launches specialized ocean terminal appointment and payment platform with ICTSI as lead customer
New Seaber entry-level program speeds up digital transformation in bulk shipping
ORBCOMM® launches CrewView to enable smart containers to fill the last gap in end-to-end visibility while at sea

Global Ports

Six new electric cranes for APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico

Chinese Ports

Cargo throughput at China’s ports logs solid growth in Jan-April

Green Shipping

Demand for propeller retrofits surge four-fold but adoption remains limited
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MARITIME NEWS 6-3-25

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Maritime Technology

ABS Charts Course for Floating Nuclear Data Centers to Power AI Revolution at Sea

Maritime Incidents

Aging Fleet Drives Alarming Rise in Maritime Casualties

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South Korean Shipbuilding

Korea’s ship orders plunge sharply in 2024

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat turns higher as Ukrainian strikes continue, corn and soy rebound
Funds finally pause corn selloff as focus turns to US crop
Wheat drops on improved US crop rating; corn hits six-month low

U.S. Port News

Port of Corpus Christi Completes Milestone Ship Channel Improvement Project, Reinforcing U.S. as Leader in Energy Exports

Global Ports

AD Ports Group Inaugurates Tbilisi Intermodal Hub in Georgia, Key Link in Group’s Emerging Central Asian Strategy
The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) TrainForTrade Programme Sign MoU to Strengthen Port Capacity Building Worldwide

Maritime Incidents

Ageing fleet drives surge in number of maritime incidents, says DNV report

Decarbonization

Tariffs, environmental uncertainty dampen investment in shipping: Shipowners

Green Fuels

NEDO Selects MOL’s Wind Hunter for Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society

Maritime Technologies

Kongsberg Maritime launches CEMS for emissions compliance and fuel efficiency
Auramarine launches water in methanol measurement technology to support alternative fuel uptake

MARITIME NEWS 6-2-25

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U.S. Maritime

Billionaire Steve Cohen Wants NY To Expand Taxpayer-Backed Ferry

U.S. Coast Guard Modernizes Underwater Survey Guidelines to Boost Maritime Competitiveness

Global Shipbuilding

UK to Expand Submarine Fleet in Shift to ‘Warfighting Readiness’

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Global Shipbuilding

Strategic Marine Delivers Two New Stratcat 27 CTVs to Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Supporting Offshore Wind Fleet Growth

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat higher as geopolitical tensions return, soybeans stay weak
What to make of surprisingly low US crop ratings: Braun
Soybeans fall for second session on improved weather, demand worries
Wheat seesaws in choppy trade, corn and beans fall
CBOT soybeans ease on favorable weather, biofuel policy uncertainty
CBOT wheat futures choppy on beneficial weather, lower crop ratings
Corn barge bids steady to down, USDA reports export sales

U.S. Port News

California’s ports face economic devastation as tariffs cripple trade with Asia-Pacific

Chinese Ports

Xinhua Silk Road: 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum highlights ports green, intelligent dev’t

Global Ports

Bold steps toward sustainability: Klaipėda Port begins green hydrogen journey

MARITIME NEWS 5-30-25

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U.S. Tariffs

Trump’s Tariffs Back On After Appeals Court Grants Stay

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South Korean Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai To Build Duo of Containerships
Samsung Heavy Industries Showcases at Norwegian Ship Exhibition
HD Hyundai Group joins S.Korea’s 100 trillion won market cap club

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat and corn higher, soybeans stuck near 3-week low
Wheat poised to end week lower on supply pressure, soybeans down

Maritime Technologies

Port of Rotterdam partners with Artemis Technologies to showcase the future of maritime transport
Freightliner Boosts Booking Speed and Accuracy with Automation from Tideworks and Decisions
Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for new fully electric ferries for Victoria-based BC Ferries

Port of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam Authority launches a pilot scheme with electric hydrofoil vessel

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Up 10% Last Week

Decarbonization

Columbia Group welcomes UK-EU alignment on ETS but warns it is not a silver bullet for emissions cuts

Green Fuels

Nor-Shipping 2025: Powering progress: Sailing towards zero with Yara Clean Ammonia

MARITIME NEWS 5-29-25

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U.S. Shipbuilding

Florida Shipyard Lands First-Ever U.S. Navy Contract in Pivot from Offshore Wind

U.S. Maritime

U.S. Maritime Power in Decline: New Report Reveals Critical National Security Risks

U.S. Shipping

Court Ruling Against Trump Tariffs Sparks New Supply Chain Uncertainty

Maritime Companies

Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH Lock in Merger

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Global Shipbuilding

UniSea sees more yards get onboard Maindeck price portal to simplify tenders for dry-docking projects
Damen delivers two RSD Tugs 2513 to Tripmare for enhanced port operations

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat, corn prices ease as dollar strengthens
Wheat rises on poor US crop ratings, ample supply limits gains

South Korean Collaborations

Korean Ambassador Explores Investment Opportunities at Hambantota International Port

Decarbonization

Construction of CO₂ backbone started in Antwerp port area by joint initiative of Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink, and Air Liquide

Maritime Innovations

PortXchange Urges Smarter ETA Solutions Amid Mounting European Port Congestion

Chinese Ports

Top Chinese cargo port partners with 3 European hubs for low-carbon maritime cooperation

U.S. Tariffs

US Tariff Turmoil Is Not Over: Trump Has Other Levers To Pull In Trade Wars And Bring Further Confusion To Global Supply Chains

Maritime Technology

AI Agents in Maritime Operations: The Next Frontier of Digital Intelligence

Maritime Cybersecurity

Maritime Needs Decisive Action on Cyber Risk Says ABS Consulting Cyber Expert