News

Singapore freight forwarders – Star Concord
Japan’s First Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Tugboat Delivered to Begin Demonstrations

 Construction of Japan’s first hydrogen dual-fuel tugboat has been completed, with the vessel being delivered by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding. The unique ve… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Arrival of Chinese Heavy-Lift Ship Briefly Disrupts Shetlands’ Exports

 The arrival of a Chinese heavy-lift ship at a small harbor in the Shetland Islands caused days of consternation for local shipping interests, blockin… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

More Seafarers Are Exaggerating CVs to Win Tanker Jobs Warns Danica

Faced with increasing financial pressures and a competitive workplace, a growing number of seafarers are exaggerating their work experience or downrig… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Hawaii Completes Disposal by Sinking Historic Sailing Ship Falls of Clyde

The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued a statement confirming that the sinking of the famed sailing cargo ship Falls of Clyde was completed mi… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

HMM Splashes $2.8B on Containership and VLCC Order in Growth Strategy

South Korea’s largest shipping company, HMM, is pushing forward with its growth strategy, reporting today, October 16, that it has entered into newbui… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Norwegian Cargo Ship Grounds in Heavy Fog Under a Bridge

Norwegian and Swedish authorities had a bit of a fright overnight when a short-sea cargo ship grounded under a vital roadway bridge linking the two co… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Venezuelan Tank Landing Ship Runs Aground, Takes on Water

 Bystander photos on Venezuelan social media suggest that one of the country’s few naval vessels has gone aground, and it appears to be taking on wate… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Crew Missing and Injured After Transfer Vessel Capsizes off Mozambique

 Reports indicate a search effort was underway after a crew transfer vessel capsized in the outer anchorage off the port of Beira, Mozambique. Details… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

NTSB: Poor Engineering, Loose Regulations Led to Sub Titan’s Loss

 The NTSB has issued a report on the sinking of the “experimental” submersible Titan off Newfoundland in 2023, which killed all five aboard, including… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Shipowners Take Steps to Avoid U.S. and Chinese Port Fees

Shipowners are starting to reveal some of the steps that are being taken to avoid the port fees instituted by the U.S. and China this week, targeting… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Menzies Aviation deploys Nallian Truck Visit Management globally

Menzies Aviation partners with Nallian to deploy its Truck Visit Management (TVM) system, digitising and standardising landside cargo operations across key stations Initial rollout covers Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Prague, and San Francisco, handling over 500,000 tonnes of cargo annually TVM enables digital slot booking, check-in, and yard orchestration to cut truck turnaround times, boost safety, […]

Logistics UK appoints new CEO

Ben Fletcher appointed CEO of Logistics UK, joining on 1st December and assuming full responsibilities from the start of the new year. Fletcher brings extensive experience from Make UK, where he served as COO overseeing public affairs, membership, and business operations. The appointment aims to strengthen Logistics UK’s influence with policymakers and enhance services for […]

A Passionate Commitment to Making a Difference