Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for Erdogan talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he arrived in Istanbul with his team ahead of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Black Sea shipping among the issues on the agenda.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he arrived in Istanbul with his team ahead of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Black Sea shipping among the issues on the agenda.
The drone attacks in the Black Sea, the congestion in tanker supply, and the increasing demand in global maritime transportation are keeping the costs of transporting Russian oil to India at record levels. The freight rate for Suezmax tankers has reached $30 million for a single voyage, while the transportation cost p…
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered its fifth tugboat as part of a 23-year collaboration with VTC S.A., one of Bulgaria's major port operators. According to a statement made by Sanmar on October 30, 2026, the tugboat named KASTRITSI will operate at the Port of Varna on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under its new ownership. Ba…
The French Ministry of Defense's General Directorate of Armament (DGA) has awarded a contract to Piriou Shipyard for the construction of 16 new generation RP30NG type tugboats to renew the French Navy's port support fleet. As announced on October 29, 2026, it has been confirmed that the first four tugboats will be bui…
A potential strike threatening operations at some of the busiest container terminals in the United States has been pushed back after the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore...
International strikes and protests have begun, covering 113 ports in 22 countries worldwide. Actions organized against arms shipments and the loss of seafarers' lives in war zones have disrupted cargo operations and ferry services in many countries, particularly Greece. Global maritime trade faced a significant challe…
As gCaptain reported earlier this week, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced its approval of the $8.2 billion Texas ST LNG export port application, a major development for U.S. energy production. But the announcement also highlighted another significant milestone: the fastest deepwater port license review in …
A Panama-flagged oil tanker named LOUISE 1 experienced a serious security incident in the Strait of Hormuz due to the explosion of two explosives placed on its hull. The tanker, which caught fire in the engine room, temporarily lost its maneuverability. It was reported that the crew is safe and the vessel has resumed …
Italian shipping giant Grimaldi Group is warning that reinstating U.S. port fees on foreign-built vehicle carriers could force it to redeploy vessels away from American trades, potentially disrupting shipping services...
Dockworkers across 113 ports in 22 countries staged coordinated strikes and protests Friday, disrupting cargo operations and ferry services as part of a global campaign opposing arms shipments to Israel...
A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by a small boat that attached two explosive devices to its hull, triggering an engine room fire and temporarily disabling the...
A small boat attached two limpet mines to the hull of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz causing a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, in the first successful use of such explosives in the waterway since the US war with Iran began in February, maritime sources said on Friday.
TUZLA, TÜRKİYE — Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new harbour tug to long-standing Bulgarian partner VTC S.A., marking the fifth tugboat delivered to the operator since the two companies began working together in 2003.Renamed KASTRITSI by her new owners, the tug will join VTC’s fleet in the Black Sea port of Varna, wh…
The CONTSHIP JET, struck by three maritime drones off the coast of Bulgaria, sank with 421 containers on board. 18 seafarers were rescued, and an investigation has been initiated regarding 20 containers that fell into the sea. The Liberian-flagged CONTSHIP JET container ship, which became the latest target of attacks …
Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomed Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.'s container ship YM Wayfinder on its first-ever call at the terminal on October 23. The arrival adds a new-generation, lower-emission vessel to the services connecting Vietnam with major markets in Asia and North America. The YM…
The current suspension period for U.S. port charges targeting certain China-related vessels is nearing expiration, and the U.S. side has proposed another short-term extension. A document published in the Federal Register on October 26 shows that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed …
According to industry media, Emirates Shipping Line plans to launch a new container service connecting China and the Red Sea region in November this year, named China Red Sea Connector (CRC). If launched as scheduled, the service will add a direct sea freight link between China and Red Sea coastal markets and provide …
A Greek container ship has sunk after being hit by naval drones off Bulgaria on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government said, in the latest of a series of strikes in the western Black Sea this month that have raised concerns about the widening scope of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Nine maritime labor organizations say the Trump administration’s prolonged Jones Act waiver raises serious questions about compliance with federal law, including reporting requirements, immigration restrictions and the use of foreign...
Delays involving U.S.-built support vessels have pushed back turbine installation at Equinor’s Empire Wind offshore wind project off New York, with first power now expected in the first half of...
(Bloomberg) — Cosco Shipping Holdings Co. earnings jumped the most in two years as persistent geopolitical disruptions rerouted trade routes, tying up more of its vessels for longer while container...
Turkey has warned Russia and Ukraine about the increasing attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea involving unmanned maritime vehicles and missile strikes. National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that Turkey reserves all legal rights in the face of attacks on Turkish-flagged vessels and those operated by T…
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved the license application for the $8.2 billion ST LNG deepwater port project planned to be built off the Texas coast. The facility, which will have an annual production and export capacity of 8.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is expected to begin const…
Another attack on commercial vessels in the Black Sea has occurred. The container ship named CONTSHIP JET, operated by the Greek company Contships Management and flying the Liberian flag, was attacked by three unmanned surface vessels (USVs) off the coast of Bulgaria on October 28, 2026. The 18-member crew, who suffer…
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port increased by $2.93, or 2.39%, from the previous figure to $125.42 per barrel.
Evergreen Marine has recently announced a new round of Southeast Asia network optimization, involving adjustments to the port call structure of its Qingdao-origin KTP Thailand-Vietnam service and the launch of the new NCX Singapore-Malaysia service connecting Qingdao, Singapore, and Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia. T…
ZIM recently announced an upward revision to its full-year 2026 earnings guidance. The company stated that the adjustment mainly reflects continued strong market demand and favorable freight rate trends, representing its latest assessment of full-year operating performance. According to the announcement, ZIM now expec…
In long-haul transportation, whether a refrigerated container maintains a stable temperature and whether its equipment is operating normally directly affects cold-chain cargo quality and delivery security. According to international shipping media outlet WorldCargo News, all of Evergreen Marine's roughly 58,000 refrig…
The AA7 Asia-U.S. East Coast service, jointly operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai, has recently adjusted its port call arrangements for Shanghai and Ningbo. According to 'Container News', Shanghai calls on the AA7 service will shift from weekly calls to once every two weeks, alternating with Ningbo. This means cargo f…