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A labor dispute at one of California’s most historic industrial facilities has led to the first major strike against C&H Sugar in decades, as unionized warehouse workers walk off the job over disagreements surrounding pay, benefits and workplace protections.     The strike involves members of the International Longshore...

For years, logistics and transportation professionals have warned that cargo theft is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Criminals have learned how to impersonate carriers,...

Iranian seaborne oil exports are rapidly resuming after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States last week,...

The idea of nuclear-powered shipping is gaining renewed attention as engineers and policymakers explore whether fourth-generation reactors could offer a path to decarbonising maritime transport. At a recent meeting on Nuclear Power for Shipping at the Technical University of Norway (NTNU), optimism was high among proponents of the technology, particularly around small modular reactors (SMRs), with discussions often framing political oversight as a barrier rather than a safeguard.     Jan Emblemsvåg, professor and organiser of the event, argued that engineering progress could be slowed by political interference, reflecting a broader sentiment among some participants that technical development should remain largely insulated from policymaking....

The Shanghai Changxing Ocean Lab for marine equipment has officially launched as a flagship research platform for modern shipbuilding and advanced marine...

Canada is preparing for a major expansion of its nuclear sector, with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announcing a strategy that...

The United States has revoked approximately 20,000 work visas held by Mexican truck drivers over the past year, according to...

A seafarer has been killed after a Russian drone strike hit a merchant vessel in the Black Sea, marking a new escalation in attacks targeting commercial shipping in the region.  According to security sources and maritime authorities, three merchant vessels flying the flags of Panama,...

Shipping traffic is continuing to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed uncertainty triggered by conflicting political announcements and ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.  After a confusing sequence of declarations over recent days, shipowners initially received confirmation that the Strait would remain open following a Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Israel on 18 June. However, Iran later announced a closure two days afterwards, linking its decision to Israeli air...

Fortescue is pushing further into ammonia-powered shipping through a new charter agreement with CMB.TECH, covering up to 12 Newcastlemax bulk carriers designed either for ammonia dual-fuel operation or future conversion.  The agreement includes up to three 210,000 dwt ammonia dual-fuel Newcastlemax vessels, expected to enter service with CMB.TECH’s dry bulk arm Bomicar by the end of 2026. In...