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New Entrants into “Green” Cruising

 Cruising is among the shipping segments pursuing new environmentally sensitive technologies, with exploration and luxury at the forefront. Large crui… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Retailers Predict Continued Declines for Container Imports Through Q1 2026

 The National Retail Federation, an industry trade group, issued its monthly report on expected import volumes through the major U.S. container ports,… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Unions Form Global Alliance to Oppose Port Automation

Unions continue their resistance against efforts by ports and terminal logistics operators across the globe to automate processes in order to enhance… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

UK Seafarer Cadets Become First to Follow New ‘Futureproofed’ Syllabus

This year’s cohort of seafarer trainees have become the first in the UK to learn under a new syllabus developed through an industry-wide initiative, l… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Galveston Prepares for Cruise Growth Opening Fourth Terminal with MSC

The Port of Galveston, which is preparing for its continued strong growth in the cruise segment, marked the opening of its fourth cruise terminal with… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Dutch Escort Russian Spy Ship Yantar Further Out into the North Sea

The Russian research vessel Yantar was spotted earlier this week operating near the Netherlands, and the Dutch Ministry of Defense reports it escorted… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

US Strikes on Drug Smuggling Boats Prompt Warning for Commercial Ships

 The U.S. on Friday, November 7, announced its latest strike on a small boat in the Caribbean believed to be smuggling drugs. It is the 17th reported… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Marlow Navigation and Green Marine Team Up

To support its customers in the transition from conventional to alternative fuels and to further strengthen the qualification and preparation of the c… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Med Marine Signs Contract With Namport For A High-Performance TRAKtor Tug

On 28 October 2025, MED MARINE and Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT) signed a new shipbuilding contract for the construction of a high-performance TR… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Three Killed in Malaysia as Maersk Manages Fires on Two Ships

 A fire aboard a containership alongside in Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) was fatal, killing three and injuring three more, reports Malaysi… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

HMS Prince of Wales Fills Void in Mediterranean as USS Ford Heads West

 The UK carrier strike group (CSG) led by HMS Prince of Wales (R09) having transited the Suez Canal is now in the central Mediterranean and participat… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

TIACA announces leadership transition at Air Cargo Forum 2025

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the official handover of the office of the Chair to Roos Bakker, Manager of Business Development & Contract Management at ICTS Europe, during the Air Cargo Forum 2025 held in Abu Dhabi. Bakker succeeds outgoing Chair Steven Polmans, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership for the association as it continues to […]

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