Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor

August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.

Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm

Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.

Deadly Fire Erupts on Two Ships at South Korea Port

A tragic fire that took place on August 16th at Sinbuk Port in Yeosu, South Korea has left one seafarer dead and two others seriously injured.

Spain’s First Bio-LNG Bunkering Completed in Algeciras

Switzerland-based energy provider Axpo has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation in Algeciras, Spain.

New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.

Koper Unveils Eco-Friendly Cruise Terminal by Old Town

CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels

Container Market Faces Long-Term Oversupply Challenges

The container shipping industry is expected to wrestle with a prolonged supply-demand imbalance that may persist through the end of the decade.

Bilbao Port Awards €11.49M Contract for Solar Power Plant

The Port Authority of Bilbao awards €11.49 million contract for the creation and upkeep of a new solar power facility at the Port of Bilbao.

Panama Tightens Registry Rules on Older Bulkers and Tankers

Panamanian Ship Registry introduces regulation that prohibits bulk carriers and oil tankers older than 15 years from registering under its flag.

Jeroen Eijsink Named CEO of HHLA Starting October 1

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced the appointment of Jeroen Eijsink as its new CEO, effective from October 1st 2025.

RC Ilma Debuts in Gothenburg with LNG Bunkering Stop

Luxury megayacht RC Ilma made its inaugural stop at the Port of Gothenburg as part of its maiden voyage and underwent successful LNG bunkering.

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network

Hong Kong is undertaking a revamp of its maritime waste transport system, with new ships to modernize its containerized garbage handling operations

Zara Founder Buys 49% Stake in UK Port Operator PD Ports

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has apparently entered the maritime infrastructure sector by acquiring a 49% stake in UK-based PD Ports.

CMA CGM and TotalEnergies Launch LNG JV in Rotterdam

CMA CGM has partnered with energy company TotalEnergies to establish a joint venture for LNG bunkering operations at the Port of Rotterdam.