Salvage and recovery operations continue on the cargo ship Mississippi at the Port of Long Beach, with all unaffected containers from the incident secured as of Sunday, September 14. The Unified Command...
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Baltimore Port’s Main Shipping Channel Temporarily Closed Following Bulker Explosion
UPDATE: The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Fort McHenry Federal Channel into and out of the Port of Baltimore. Port officials expressed appreciation for “the great work of the...
Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns
The Panama Ship Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers or bulk carriers that are more than 15 years old. This decisive action aims to optimize fleet...
DOT Announces $64.6 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Through BUILD Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced $488 million in awards from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, with approximately $64.6 million dedicated to maritime...
Low Water Levels In Germany’s Rhine River Disrupt Shipping & Increase Freight Costs
Low water levels on Germany’s Rhine River due to a heatwave in western Europe have hindered shipping on the vital maritime waterway. Freight costs have risen for cargo owners due...