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Concept Study Points to Domestic Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate Production at Shaakichiuwaanaan Site
A new concept study has identified a viable refining pathway to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate at the Shaakichiuwaanaan project site in Québec, a development with potential implications for reducing logistics intensity in Canada's critical minerals supply chain.
By MGN Editorial
Concept Study Points to Domestic Battery-Grade Lithium Production at Shaakichiuwaanaan Site
A new concept study has identified a potential refining pathway to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate at the Shaakichiuwaanaan project site in Québec, a development that could reduce logistics intensity and support Canada's critical minerals strategy.
By MGN Editorial
How AI Finally Proved Its Worth in Global Trade — Thanks to a Hormuz Crisis That Never Fully Materialized
A new analysis from gCaptain argues that the threatened closure of the Strait of Hormuz may have served as the stress test that finally demonstrated artificial intelligence's transformative potential for global trade logistics.
By MGN Editorial
Rubio Defends Hormuz Enforcement Operations as India Protests Deaths of Three Indian Seafarers
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended American blockade enforcement operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a formal diplomatic protest from India over attacks that resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners.
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US-Mexico Border Freight Debate: Driverless Corridors and Cross-Border Trucking Alternatives Take Centre Stage at Laredo Summit
Industry stakeholders gathered in Laredo, Texas, to debate the future of autonomous freight corridors along the US-Mexico border, alongside broader discussions on B-1 trucker visa alternatives and cross-border logistics investment.
By MGN Editorial
Tanker Strike Near Hormuz Raises Questions Over Covert U.S. Shipping Corridor
A commercial tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz while transiting a route linked to a covert U.S.-coordinated shipping corridor, raising fresh security concerns in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
By MGN Editorial
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills One and Ignites Fire at Russian Port of Temryuk
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian port of Temryuk in the Krasnodar region has killed one person and sparked a fire at a sea terminal, marking a further escalation of strikes on Black Sea maritime infrastructure.
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AESC and Prevalon Energy Ink 10+ GWh Battery Supply Deal in Boost for Global Energy Storage
Battery manufacturer AESC and Mitsubishi Power Americas joint venture Prevalon Energy have signed a strategic supply agreement exceeding 10 GWh, signalling growing momentum in large-scale energy storage deployment worldwide.
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Shipping Faces Deepening Workforce Crisis as Aging Seafarers Exit the Industry
The global shipping industry is grappling with a mounting talent shortage as it struggles to sustain a workforce of two million seafarers crewing the world's commercial fleet, mirroring challenges already well-documented in trucking and rail.
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Freight Industry Briefing: DOT Container Pre-Screening Initiative, RXO Credit Outlook, and FreightTech Awards
The Trump administration launches a container pre-screening programme to accelerate supply chain flows, while RXO retains its S&P debt rating despite a persistent negative outlook, and FreightWaves opens nominations for its 2027 FreightTech Awards.
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Industry Briefing: Federal Signal Reports Tornado Damage at Illinois Facility, Moves Forward with Acquisition
Federal Signal Corporation has provided an update on its Streator, Illinois manufacturing facility following tornado damage, while simultaneously announcing plans to acquire Western Technology to strengthen its industrial signaling portfolio.
By MGN Editorial
Maritime Industry Briefing: Industrial Safety and Energy Infrastructure Developments
Federal Signal Corporation reports on tornado damage to its Illinois manufacturing facility while announcing a strategic acquisition, as Hydro One seeks regulatory approval for a major Ontario power transmission project.
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Shadow Fleet Tanker Captain Pleads Guilty Following Weeks-Long U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Pursuit
The former master of a tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela's shadow oil trade has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court after a dramatic weeks-long chase across the Atlantic by the U.S. Coast Guard.
By MGN Editorial
ABS and HD Hyundai Partner on U.S.-Flagged Tanker Design in Landmark Shipbuilding Collaboration
American Bureau of Shipping and South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have launched a joint development project targeting the design of a U.S.-flagged 50,000 DWT oil and chemical tanker, signalling deepening ties between American classification bodies and Korean shipbuilders.
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Oceania Cruises Unveils 2027 Northern Europe Programme With Small-Ship Itineraries
Oceania Cruises has spotlighted its 2027 Northern Europe season, offering destination-focused voyages across Scandinavia, the British Isles, Iceland, Greenland and Norway aboard its small-ship fleet.
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JAPEX Gas Discovery Offshore Hokkaido Faces Long Road to Commercialization
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. has confirmed a gas discovery in the offshore Hidaka area of Hokkaido, but says immediate commercialization is not on the horizon following exploratory drilling activities.
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Cunard Marks Queen Mary 2's 450th Transatlantic Crossing with Sail4th 250 Celebration
Cunard is inviting travelers to win passage aboard Queen Mary 2 for her historic 450th transatlantic crossing, timed to coincide with America's 250th anniversary celebrations this July.
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Three Killed After Supply Boat Sinks Following Collision in Singapore Port
A supply boat has sunk in Singapore port after colliding with a landing craft, leaving three people dead and search and rescue operations ongoing.
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Equinor Secures Regulatory Approval for North Sea P&A Campaign Using COSL Semi-Submersible
Equinor has received Norwegian regulatory clearance to proceed with plugging and abandonment operations in the North Sea, deploying a COSL Drilling Europe semi-submersible rig built in 2012.
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Mexico Retains Top US Trade Partner Status Amid USMCA Uncertainty and Tariff Pressures
Mexico held its position as America's largest trading partner in April, extending its lead over Canada even as the Trump administration cast doubt over the future of the USMCA trade agreement.
By MGN Editorial