Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in April, a decrease of 18.7% compared to 2024. Shipments were 19.1% below the month’s five-year average.Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 6.7 million tons, a decrease of 25.1% com…
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A steering system failure led to a bulk carrier’s contact with a navigational aid in the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.The bulk carrier American Mariner struck the Munuscong Chann…
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Two tankers blacklisted as Treasury Department goes after Sepehr Energy’s network
Trump administration’s sanctions on Iran strike out at more Chinese companies Read More »
Newbuilding contracting activity from Greek ship owners has declined sharply so far this year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “Greek shipowners continue to demonstrate a strong and strategic presence in the global shipbuildin…
Greek Ship Owners Newbuilding Orders Down by 65% This Year Read More »
Keeping transported breakbulk and project cargo safe during sea transport is the purpose of IMO’s CSS Code. But its requirements are based on the most adverse sea states and are therefore unnecessarily strict for operation in calmer sea regions. DNV ha…
Route-Specific Cargo Calculator enhances vessel’s cargo transport capabilities Read More »