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Report: U.S. Vessel Approached by Military Craft in Persian Gulf Amid Iranian Naval Exercises January 24, 2025
A U.S.-flagged cargo ship was reportedly targeted by a small military craft in the Persian Gulf on January 24, amid ongoing Iranian naval exercises in the region. The incident, which...
Mike Schuler
LNG’s Banner Year: Record Surge in LNG-Fueled Ships Marks 2024 as a Turning Point January 24, 2025
The maritime industry’s transition to cleaner fuels reached a significant milestone in 2024, with the adoption of LNG-fueled vessels experiencing unprecedented growth. According to SEA-LNG’s annual ‘View from the Bridge’...
Mike Schuler
Container Spot Rates Dive as Lunar New Year and Suez Resumption Rattle the Market January 24, 2025
The downward spiral of container spot freight pricing accelerated this week, as China begins its lunar new year celebrations this weekend to see in the Year of the Snake.
The Loadstar
Hybrid Warfare: Russian Spy Ship in English Channel Highlights Escalating Risks January 24, 2025
The Royal Navy’s recent interception of the Russian spy ship Yantar in the English Channel marks the latest development in a series of incidents underscoring the growing threat of hybrid warfare at...
Mike Schuler
Turkey Bets on New Naval Clout for Edge in High-Seas Power Play January 24, 2025
When Turkey’s navy welcomed two new ships to its fleet this month, officials left no doubt about the scale of their mission – or its geopolitical ambition.
Bloomberg
Japan’s JERA Plans to Expand US LNG Purchases to Diversify Energy Supply January 24, 2025
Japan's biggest top LNG buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of liquefied natural gas from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand growth spurred by data centers and AI, a senior executive told Reuters.
Reuters
Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024 January 24, 2025
The Port of Los Angeles processed over 10.3 million container units in 2024, marking a nearly 20% increase from the previous year and securing its position as the second-best performance...
Mike Schuler
Russian Oil Tankers Search for New Flags to Hide From Sanctions January 23, 2025
A chunk of Russia’s oil tanker fleet is being forced to change the flag they sail under as US and UK sanctions heap pressure on Moscow’s shipping network.
Bloomberg
Rubio to Visit Panama Amid Trump Push to Take Back Canal January 23, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama during his first overseas trip in the post, a source told Reuters on Thursday, as President Donald Trump makes a push for the United States to take back the Panama Canal that has angered the Central American country.
Reuters
Thordon Reports Significant Interest For Sterntubeless Ships With Seawater-Lubricated Bearing in ABS Podcast January 23, 2025
Thordon Bearings has reported significant interest in the sterntubeless ship concept from shipowners and yards around the world, following the official launch of the T-BOSS design in September 2024. Speaking...
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