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Dutch Not Surprised as Offshore Wind Farm Auction Gets No Bids

 The  Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) confirmed that it had not received any bids in the latest offshore wind farm auction for the North Sea. Whil… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Iran Steps Up Imports of Chinese Rocket Fuel Material

 Iran appears to have accelerated the import of sodium perchlorate, the primary material used to manufacture ammonium perchlorate, which in turn makes… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Two Detained Stowaways Jump off Docked Cargo Ship into Italian Harbor

Italian authorities reported a search operation after two stowaways who had been discovered on an arriving cargo ship escaped and jumped overboard. Th… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Spot rates gaining momentum ahead of peak season

Global spot air cargo rates rose in late October, driven mainly by strong demand from Asia Pacific ahead of peak holiday shipping. India’s Diwali slowdown temporarily pulled regional tonnages down, but underlying market pressure on capacity remains. Asia to US and Europe lanes saw the sharpest rate increases, with China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam […]

Britain is Losing Its Seafarers — and We Have Only Ourselves to Blame

The number of British seafarers is shrinking, and we must look at ourselves as an industry to see why we are losing crew members. It is not just about… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

COSCO Continues Spending with $1.7B in Orders for 29 More Vessels

China’s sprawling state-owned shipping company COSCO unveiled plans for a further $1.7 billion in new shipbuilding contracts, continuing a spending sp… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Seatrium’s 1st Royal NZ Navy Maintenance Under Partnership with Babcock

We are proud to announce the successful completion of maintenance and delivery of the HMNZS Aotearoa – marking the first Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN)… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Sustainability compliance in air cargo: What’s coming and how to prepare

Air cargo is shifting to mandatory sustainability, with SAF, emissions reporting, and operational efficiency driving decarbonisation. Digital tools, AI, and data systems are key for tracking, reporting, and optimising emissions across the supply chain. Collaboration, benchmarking, and sustainability-linked finance are increasingly shaping investment, strategy, and industry-wide alignment.   Air cargo operators, forwarders, and supply chain […]

Coast Guard Recommends Criminal Charges for Deadly Miami Barge Collision

 The U.S. Coast Guard has recommended criminal charges of seaman’s manslaughter in connection with the barge collision that killed three young girls i… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Kongsberg to Demerge Maritime Business to Standalone Public Company

 Norway’s Kongsberg announced strong financial results while telling the investment community that its divisions face divergent megatrends, which, whi… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

India’s PM Modi Celebrates Maritime Week as Maersk and DP World Invest $7B

 India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the resurgence of the country’s maritime industries as the government continues to promise large investme… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Mexico’s President Asks U.S. to Coordinate on Drug Boat Strikes

Mexico’s president has spoken out against the new American policy of destroying suspected drug boats with airstrikes, calling for more cooperation bet… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

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