DP World Drives Record Efficiency And Vessel Performance At Dar es Salaam Port

Unknown 'Projectile' Attacks Cargo Ship In Strait Of Hormuz

British marine security firm Vanguard Tech identified that vessel as the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely.

Port de Conakry : les défis d’une croissance exceptionnelle et les réponses d’une transformation historique

La publication de l’Indice de Performance des Ports à Conteneurs (IPPC) 2025 par la Banque mondiale et SP Global Market Intelligence a suscité de nombreux commentaires sur le Port de Conakry. Le classement fait état d’une dégradation des performances portuaires en matière d’accueil des navires, au cours de l’année 2025. Cette situation mérite naturellement toute []

PM Modi hands over Made-in-India patrol vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles to Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented a 'Made in India' Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), PS LESPWAR, alongside six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to Seychelles to strengthen the island nation's maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol capabilities.

Scientists warn that ocean surface temps have hit record highs as world enters 'uncharted territory' with global warming. It was a good run folks [Scary]

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Freight rates hit two-year high as geopolitics disrupt global trade

Global maritime freight rates, long regarded as one of the most cost-efficient modes of transporting goods worldwide, have surged to their highest level in two years.

CIMS calls for higher operational efficiency in Caspian ports and vessels

CIMS calls for higher operational efficiency in Caspian ports and vessels

Strait of Hormuz transit gradually accelerates, easing high shipping costs

Surging freight rates, insurance costs, risk premiums hit global maritime transport market throughout the year, says sector representative

Importers pay N100,000 daily demurrage over NSW delays — Customs agents

By Efe Onodjae Importers and clearing agents have raised concerns over mounting demurrage costs at Nigerian seaports, blaming delays linked to the National Single Window (NSW) platform for prolonged cargo clearance processes. The National President of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, NCMDLCA, Lucky Amiwero, along with other customs agents, alleged that [] The post Importers pay N100,000 daily demurrage over NSW delays — Customs agents appeared first on Vanguard News.

Virtus Newfleet Senior Floating Rate Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

Virtus Newfleet Senior Floating Rate Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

Kemajuan projek LCS hampir 80 peratus

KUALA LUMPUR: Projek Kapal Tempur Pesisir (LCS) merekodkan kemajuan fizikal sebanyak 78.1 peratus sehingga 31 Mei lalu, sekali gus mencatatkan perbezaan 7.11 peratus berbanding sasaran perancangan yang ditetapkan iaitu 85.21 peratus. Kementerian Pertahanan berkata, projek pembinaan aset pertahanan negara untuk Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) itu juga mencatatkan jumlah perbelanjaan keseluruhan RM8.457 bilion, iaitu 76.2 ... Read more The post Kemajuan projek LCS hampir 80 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Freight shipping costs surge as companies race to beat new Trump tariffs

Rates reach highest since 2024 Red Sea crisis in anticipation of fresh levies from US

PAL exports warship to Philippines, showcases RI's maritime strength

603 warship to the Philippines, highlighting the resilience of Indonesia's maritime industry. President Director ...

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata

Vessels boost Indian Navy’s combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities

Fleet Management Champions 'Silent' Seafarers Navigating Rising Geopolitical Tensions

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 June 2026 - To mark the International Day of the Seafarer, Fleet Management Limited (Fleet Management) has called for greater global recognition of the silent professionals keeping global supply chains moving, alongside the launch of Pulse, its new ...

Swiss giant MSC to acquire 49% stake in Adani’s Vizhinjam Port in India’s largest ever foreign investment in port infra, Kerala govt objects: Read the significance of the deal

Vizhinjam port has emerged as a premier trans-shipment hub and ramped up at an unprecedented pace, mentioned APSEZ CEO.

DP World adds boxship to India coastal fleet

DP World has expanded its Indian coastal shipping fleet with the acquisition of a 2,500 teu-plus containership, as the Dubai-based ports and logistics group builds out its domestic maritime network in one of its key growth markets. The company’s marine services arm, Shipping Solutions, has taken over the DP World Indus, a vessel dedicated to

Banias Port on Syria’s Mediterranean coast sees growing activity in ship maintenance

Banias Port on Syria’s Mediterranean coast sees growing activity in ship maintenance

China Deploys Record 110+ Vessels Along First Island Chain as Taiwan Restores Anti-Communist Military Education

China has deployed more than 110 vessels along the First Island Chain, setting a new record high. According to Taiwan’s Director-General of the National Security Bureau (NSB), Tsai Ming-yen, Beijing has stationed around 100 naval and coast guard vessels across the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea, while an additional four PLAN []

Misrata Free Zone Port’s customs revenues up 49 percent in first half of 2026

The Customs Authority in Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) announced yesterday that MFZ’s Port achieved an increase in revenues of 49.35 (LD 79.5 million) for...

Rising Trucking Rates Drive U.S. Companies Back to the Railroad

High fuel prices and rising truck rates are leading shippers to opt for slower, cheaper intermodal transit.

Port targeting up to 15% increase from dock fees

The Port Department is aiming to boost “revenue collection efficiency” through obtaining 90 percent of all dock-related fees due to the Government in the upcoming fiscal year while increasing income from this source “by at least 10-15 percent” via rate changes.

Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?

When a mainland Chinese research vessel spent three days last month conducting an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, state media portrayed the mission as another example of Beijing’s expanding civilian maritime governance. However, experts highlighted the dual-use nature of oceanographic data, pointing out that the information gathered by the Xiang Yang Hong 22 from June 16 to 18 could have military applications, particularly in underwater operations. Routine...

Peru: Chancay Port strengthens trade security and competitiveness

The Port of Chancay is strengthening its security and competitiveness in foreign trade through the commissioning of high-tech equipment donated by the United States, consisting of modern non-intrusive inspection scanners, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) highlighted.

Suez Canal Revenues Near $4.7 Billion as Traffic, Tonnage Rise

The Suez Canal Authority reported strong operational and financial performance for fiscal year 2025/26, with revenues approaching 4.7 billion, supported by higher vessel traffic and increased cargo volumes despite earlier disruptions in the Red Sea region.

Martiime Security in the Red Sea

Photo Credit: NASABy Darlene CasellaThe Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean are vital waterways for the world.

Boeing gets $121M to upgrade U.S. Navy and Australian submarine hunters

The aircraft the U.S. Navy relies on to hunt submarines and track enemy ships across millions of square miles of open ocean is getting smarter, faster, and harder to evade, after Boeing received a 121 million contract to upgrade nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the most advanced configuration yet fielded, with six of []

Karachi port sets 138-year record, as cargo handling surges

KPT also set a new record in container handling, crossing 2.65 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during FY25–26 The post Karachi port sets 138-year record, as cargo handling surges appeared first on BOL News.

DoJ’s maritime law unit to bolster arbitral award gains, Vida says

THE Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday said it has established a dedicated maritime law unit to consolidate legal expertise on maritime issues and help sustain the Philippines’ gains from the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling. Justice Secretary Fredderick A. Vida said the unit, which operates under the DoJ’s Legal Services, would serve []

Global ocean shipping rates hit two-year high due to US tariffs — FT

According to digital shipping platform Freightos, the cost of shipping a standard 40-foot container from China to the US East Coast surged to 7,880

Use AI, unmanned systems to boost maritime security: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Use AI, unmanned systems to boost maritime security: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Transport Canada detains boat linked to fatal B.C. sinking, citing violations

The company's other boat Top Ocean sank on the morning of June 28 with 10 people on board. Transport Canada says the company's 11-metre sister vessel is a pleasure craft being operated as a commercial passenger boat.

Less than 30% of Earth’s ocean floor has been mapped while scientists still have clearer high-resolution data of Mars than most of the seabed covering our own planet

Despite the vastness of Earth's oceans, only about thirty percent of the seafloor is charted to modern specifications, revealing a stark difference with Mars, whose surface boasts complete mapping. The Seabed 2030 initiative has dramatically improved ocean coverage from six to nearly twenty-nine percent. This meticulous mapping relies on ships and sonar, a time-intensive endeavor crucial for effective tsunami predictions and maintaining submarine cables.

Japan's JICA to assess how Morocco can modernize and decarbonize its ports

Morocco’s ports are set to undergo a broad assessment as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) prepares a study that will examine how the country’s maritime gateways can become more efficient, greener and better equipped for the future. Rather than funding new infrastructure, the upcoming mission is designed to take a close look at the [] The post Japan's JICA to assess how Morocco can modernize and decarbonize its ports appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Costa Rica Airport Now Selling Fast Track Access

International travelers using Juan Santamaría International Airport now have a paid option to move through some of the terminal’s busiest checkpoints more quickly. Airport operator AERIS has launched SJO Fast Track, a new priority access service for passengers arriving in or departing from Costa Rica’s main airport. The service became available July 1 and costs [] The post Costa Rica Airport Now Selling Fast Track Access appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment

Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment

Cruise Port CEO: Visitor Numbers Good Despite Slow Period

Cruise Port CEO: Visitor Numbers Good Despite Slow Period