Norway’s NuProShip (Nuclear Propulsion in Shipping) project is transitioning into its second stage as of January 2025 after having completed initial studies into Generation IV reactors. The project which launched in 2023 has the ultimate purpose to develop a commercially viable zero-emission technology for deep-sea ships. The Research Council of Norway awarded nearly $1 […]
At a news conference Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump suggested that his administration would try to rename the Gulf of Mexico, a name dating back to the Spanish conquistadores who first colonized the region in the 1500s. In a brief comment amidst a press conference on other economic and security matters – including the potential […]
Work is underway to build what is being billed as the most sustainable cruise ship. Known as Captain Arctic, it is designed to present a new level of luxury expedition in the Arctic. Goltens highlighted the keel laying and its role in the development of the new ship. The ceremony took place on November […]
China’s state-owned Shandong Port Group has reportedly announced a new policy for 2025 blocking tankers under U.S. sanctions from using its port facilities. Reuters released an exclusive report after traders shared copies of memos from the port regarding the new ban. According to the memos shared with Reuters, Shandong Port Group “forbids ports to dock, […]
The Canadian Coast Guard reports efforts to free the grounded bulker Maccoa (30,898 dwt) were successful and that the vessel is being moved to undergo additional surveys. The bulker which is registered in Cyprus had been aground for two weeks with the efforts to refloat the vessel in part delayed by the holidays. Shortly […]
Finnish and Swedish authorities have recovered the lost anchor of the dark fleet tanker Eagle S, the vessel suspected of severing four fiber-optic cables and a power cable in the Gulf of Finland on Christmas Day. “The location where the anchor was found is along the Eagle S’s route, near the Porkkala Peninsula. The […]
In response to the heightened concerns over the movement of the shadow fleet of tankers after the damage to Finland’s cables, the UK in partnership with the nations of Northern Europe reports it is deploying a newly developed AI system to track threats to undersea infrastructure. The system which was first previewed in the […]
NOBLELIFT North America, a global leader in lithium-iron material handling technology, announced the appointment of Bill Pedriana as its new President. With nearly four decades of experience in the material handling industry, Pedriana is poised to lead NOBLELIFT North America into a new era of innovation, growth, and customer-centric success. Bill Pedriana served as Chief […]
ECS Group has achieved a major milestone by signing a historic Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with JetSMART Airlines, the leading low-cost carrier group in South America. READ: Looking Towards 2025: Predictions for the Airfreight Industry JetSMART Airlines operates under four national AOCs: JetSMART Airlines Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. The airline runs extensive domestic routes within […]
CargoAi has announced a partnership with KUB Air Cargo, enabling a seamless eBooking experience from major European gateways to China. Leveraging CargoAi’s digital platform and APIs, KUB Air Cargo will now offer streamlined booking capabilities with Air China Cargo and China Southern Airlines, two of the most significant carriers in the China-Europe corridor. READ: Looking Towards […]
After the recent regime change in Syria, the Russian military has concentrated its trucks and heavy equipment at its naval base in Tartus for a likely evacuation – but so far, it has yet to send any of its auxiliary ships in to take on cargo. Recent satellite imagery shows that the piers at […]
Singapore-based builder Strategic Marine is hailing the delivery of its first crew transfer vessel using surface effect technology to increase speed and performance. Delivered to All Energy Services which operates offshore supply vessels in Africa and the Middle East, the new vessel was specifically designed for crew transferred in the offshore oil and gas sector. […]
