Maritime News
Reports, port developments and industry updates — AI-assisted, sources cited.
Minerva Dry orders new containership series
Greek shipowner Minerva Dry has placed an order for 3,100 TEU vessels from Hengli Heavy Industries - details on the order remain undisclosed.
Maersk sells training unit in strategic realignment
A.P. Moller – Maersk has agreed to sell its Maersk Training business, a move focusing on core operations and recognising the strong market presence of the company.
$30 billion LNG project nears final investment decision
Saipem confirms preliminary award, signaling progress on Mozambique’s multibillion-dollar LNG project. Analysis follows.
TOTE mobilises US shipyards for Navy landing ship program
TOTE Services launches a nationwide network to support the construction of eight Medium Landing Ships, leveraging over 30 suppliers and shipbuilders.
India condemns attack on Red Sea cargo vessel
Indian-registered commercial vessel capsized in the Red Sea; all 14 crew rescued after attack. Analysis follows.
US container import peak winds down after tariff-driven rush
Analysis shows a decline in U.S. container imports as shippers move cargo ahead of tariff deadlines, leading to a cooling off of the early peak season.
Panama Canal reduces draft limits as El Niño intensifies
The Panama Canal Authority has lowered the maximum draft for Neopanamax locks due to falling water levels, impacting large ships' transit.
US sanctions lead to SeaLead Shipping's liquidation
Former high-growth container carrier SeaLead Shipping has ceased trading after facing US sanctions, marking the end of its operations.
NTSB: Pilot’s Personal Phone Call Contributed to Fatal Collision in Houston Ship Channel
A Houston pilot's extended personal cell phone call and lookout failures led to a fatal 2024 collision, according to the NTSB report. Four crew members were rescued.