The maritime industry is facing a renewed level of uncertainty after the recent release of the U.S. Maritime Action Plan. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the U.S. Administration has released its Maritime Action Plan on 13t…
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Adding new cargo-carrying capacity has become more popular again. Over the past five years an upwards trend in the world merchant ship fleet’s newbuilding orderbook has unfolded. Orders for bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, gas carriers and othe…
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According to Drewry AIS data, Capesize cargo loadings in January 2026 were the highest ever recorded for January, setting the tone for an unusually tight market. Strong demand coincided with limited fleet growth, as high delivery slippage curtailed eff…
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The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority has elected Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi to serve as Chairman for 2026. Governor Reeves will lead the four-state interstate compact as it advances economic development, freight mobility…
Tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of two efficient, battery-powered passenger vessels. The high-speed trimarans are scheduled for delivery in spring 2027.The two new trimarans have been developed by …
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