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Court Paves Way for Sale of Venezuelan-Owned Refiner Citgo

 As the U.S. military prepares for likely action in Venezuela, a judge in Delaware has approved the sale of Venezuelan-held Citgo Petroleum, bringing… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

GAO Repeats Criticism of the USCG Program to Build Offshore Patrol Cutters

The Government Accountability Office has issued a new report on the U.S. Coast Guard’s program to build the Offshore Patrol Cutters and once again has… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Glamox to Light Four Norwegian-Designed Offshore Construction Vessels

Glamox, a global leader in lighting, is supplying exterior marine LED lighting for four Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) commissioned by shipping… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Crowley Mariners Honored for Heroism at 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Awards

The United Seamen’s Service recognized Crowley mariners with honors at the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards. As one of the most prestigiou… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

SITA and Abu Dhabi Airports sign MOU to develop Total Airport Management platform

A new Memorandum of Understanding with SITA sets the stage for co-developing an Intelligent Total Airport Management (iTAM) platform that is set to revolutionize airport operations. The AI driven platform, capable of autonomous decision making, will improve OTP (On Time Performance) and enhance operational efficiency across the entire aviation ecosystem. With global passenger numbers rising […]

CARGOLAND organises the CBEC in 2026

The EU Cross-Border E-commerce Forum (EU CBEC) returns to Liege from 8–10 September 2026 for its fourth edition since launching in 2019, with LGG overseeing the organisation of the event.  The prestigious Palais des Congres Liege will transform into the CBEC stage and exhibition area, hosting over 300 companies, 100 freight forwarders, 60 airlines, shippers from […]

Third runway at Heathrow gets government green light

UK ministers have approved Heathrow Airport’s controversial £49bn expansion plan, which includes the construction of a third runway. The project could increase flight movements by 57 percent and passenger traffic by 79 percent by 2035, supporting over 100,000 new jobs and boosting trade and tourism. While the official Heathrow proposal was deemed most deliverable, the […]

Global GSA Group unveils new brand identity as it marks 30 years of cargo expertise

Global GSA Group has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a rebrand that reflects its evolution from a traditional GSA to a global leader in specialised cargo solutions. The new logo and identity—built around a modern “3G” symbol—signal a renewed focus on agility, digital intelligence, and sector-specific capabilities. Under the leadership of CEO Aytekin Saray, the […]

BALPA urges action on pilot training as Heathrow’s third runway gets green light

BALPA has welcomed the UK government’s decision to award the Heathrow third runway contract, calling it a major boost for aviation. The pilots’ union is urging policymakers to address the high cost of pilot training to ensure the UK has enough qualified crew to meet the demand from 276,000 additional annual flights. The British Airline […]

HD Hyundai Confirms HMM Order, Pushes to Highest Boxship Orders in 18 Years

HD Korea Shipbuilding, the holding company for the Hyundai shipbuilding yards, reports it has now booked the highest number of containership orders in… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Diana Shipping to Continue Dry Bulk Consolidation with Offer for Genco

 Dania Shipping, which bills itself as a leader in the dry bulk sector, is seeking to continue the market consolidation as it finally made a move to a… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

South Korea Seeks Arrest of Master as Probe into Ferry Grounding Widens

South Korea’s Coast Guard is moving aggressively with its investigation into the grounding last week of the ferry Queen Jenuvia II with 246 passengers… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

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