Moving Freight on Inland Waterways takes Public, Private Sector Collaboration

As weather extremes, aging infrastructure and growing freight demands place increasing pressure on the U.S. inland waterway system, industry and government leaders say one factor is indispensable to maintaining reliable navigation: collaboration.That…

Two Vessels Under Panama, Barbados Flags Damaged in Attack in Ukrainian Waters

Two vessels under Panamanian and Barbadian flags were damaged after being attacked while moving through Ukraine's Black Sea navigation corridor, the Ukrainian Ports Authority said on Wednesday.The authority, writing on Telegram, said

Shipping Costs Spike Amidst Iran War Anxiety

The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war, driven by spiking fuel prices and an uptick in

Trump Threatens to Attack Iran, Claims Oil Has Been Transported Through Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will attack Iran if no peace deal is secured and that the U.S. military secretly escorted ships carrying more than 100

Royal Caribbean Welcomes Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the third Icon Class ship is now ready to

Record High Bunker Oil Price Difference Between Asia and Europe

New analysis from Danish Shipping Companies shows that the price difference for bunker oil in Singapore and Rotterdam set a new record in the spring of 2026. The difference hit $362 per

Oil Rises $2 as Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed more than $2 a barrel Thursday as Iran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed after the U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran.Brent futures LCOc1 rose

Taiwan Says Sovereignty Cannot be Violated

Taiwan's maritime sovereignty cannot be "violated" by Chinese efforts to create a false impression of jurisdiction, the island's coast guard said after China ended a patrol off its eastern shores.China, which claims

M/V Bob Nienhuis for Hines Furlong Line Built By Intracoastal Iron Works

Another vessel has moved through construction for Hines Furlong Line, Inc., with the M/V Bob Nienhuis built at Intracoastal Iron Works in Bourg, Louisiana as part of the company's ongoing 11-boat program.The