Maritime News
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FMC Monitoring Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Ocean Shipping Rates
The Federal Maritime Commission is closely watching how the ongoing geopolitical situation is affecting ocean freight rates and charges.
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Korean Radioactive Waste Tech Debuts in US, GoodWe Launches Low-Noise Energy Storage in Europe
A roundup of two maritime industry news stories covering the introduction of Korean radioactive waste technology in the US and GoodWe's new low-noise residential energy storage solution in Europe.
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US Considers Easing Jones Act to Tame Spiraling Fuel Prices
The Trump administration plans to waive the Jones Act, a century-old maritime law, in a bid to lower surging oil and gasoline prices.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: LNG Bunkering, Electricity Market Competition
A roundup of recent maritime industry news, including the launch of a new LNG bunkering vessel and a report on competitive wholesale electricity markets.
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PJM Wholesale Electricity Markets Remain Competitive
A new report finds PJM's wholesale electric energy market produced competitive results in 2025, indicating a well-functioning power grid in the region.
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Norway Restricts Ships from Hormuz Strait Amid Escalating Attacks
Norway has prohibited its merchant fleet from entering the Strait of Hormuz due to the rising number of attacks on commercial vessels in the region.
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Cosco and OOCL Halt Balboa Port Calls Amid Panama Port Dispute
Cosco and OOCL have stopped calling at the Port of Balboa in Panama, the latest development in an ongoing dispute over control of the port.
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RWE Accelerates U.S. Renewable Energy Investments
German energy company RWE announces $17 billion in planned investments to expand its U.S. renewable energy and flexible gas generation portfolio over the next six years.
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RWE Accelerates U.S. Renewable Energy Expansion with $17 Billion Investment
German energy company RWE announces plans to invest $17 billion in the U.S. over the next six years, including adding 9 GW of new renewable and flexible gas generation capacity.
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Tanker Repositioning Rumors Debunked, Gulf Attacks Spread Beyond Hormuz
A roundup of recent maritime news, including the U.S. Coast Guard denying rumors of tankers repositioning, attacks on ships in the Gulf spreading beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential impact of Jones Act waivers.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: Certification, Analytics, and Shipping Incidents
A roundup of recent maritime industry news, including ROUV certification, freight data analytics, and shipping incidents near Jebel Ali and the Strait of Hormuz.
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MacGregor Launches Balanced Lashing System to Improve Container Ship Safety
MacGregor has unveiled a new container lashing system designed to solve the industry challenge of uneven load distribution, improving safety and capacity.
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Purported Iran Threat to Attack California with Drones Deemed 'Not Credible' by LA Port Chief
The threat of a drone attack on California by Iran that prompted an FBI warning was dismissed as 'not credible' by a Los Angeles port executive.
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Explosive Sea Drones Emerge as New Threat to Tankers in Gulf
Naval drones have been used in recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf region, demonstrating a dangerous new threat to shipping in this key maritime trade route.
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FMC Closely Monitoring Carrier Rate Moves Amid Middle East Tensions
The US Federal Maritime Commission is closely watching for any changes in ocean freight rates that may be tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Logistics Park Dubuque Sold to LOGISTEC
Travero, a subsidiary of Alliant Energy, has sold Logistics Park Dubuque to LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine terminal operator.
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Tanker Rates Slide as Ballasters Flood West Africa Market
Suezmax and VLCC rates in West Africa have tumbled from record highs as more tankers become available, according to industry sources.
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Shifting Tides: Maritime Industry Navigates Volatile Energy Markets
A roundup of recent news on how the maritime industry is responding to disruptions in global energy markets, including impacts on coal, oil, and palm oil shipping.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: ERP Solutions, Water Resilience, and More
A roundup of recent news in the maritime industry, including top ERP software for manufacturers, a major water resources acquisition, and other updates.
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Lufthansa Cargo Navigates Pilot Strike with Minimal Delays
Lufthansa Cargo adapts operations to mitigate disruptions during a pilot strike, highlighting the industry's resilience.
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