Maritime news and incident tracking

32+ min ago  (174+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. " FTR's Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for February 2026 dropped to -11. 9. According to an April 14 statement issued by FTR, this reflects the toughest market conditions for shippers since March 2022. However, surging fuel prices mean that market conditions for shippers are…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (621+ words) In light of escalating tensions in and around Iran, IBIA Chair Adrian Tolson highlights that the conflict is not merely a temporary disruption, but one that exposes deeper structural weaknesses in global energy and marine fuel supply chains. Against a…...

30+ min ago  (242+ words) An official website of the United States government. NEW YORK'The U. S. Department of Labor is reinforcing safety and health protections for workers in maritime industries throughout Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands through a local emphasis program. Designed to address high…...

57+ min ago  (469+ words) Breadbox Shipping Lines (Breadbox) brings a grounded perspective to West African shipping, built on'real experience'instead of sweeping promises. Since 2001, this Netherlands-based company has focused solely on ocean transport, viewing specialization not as a marketing angle but as a purposeful strategy....

5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (194+ words) in latest logistics expansion'Trans. INFO CMA CGM to buy Lebanon's Fattal Group in latest logistics expansion Journalist Trans. info | 15. 04. 2026 CMA CGM has agreed to buy 100% of Lebanon's Fattal Group, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of…...

7+ hour, 49+ min ago  (560+ words) AI Driven Supply Chains: How Automation Is Reshaping Global" The Port of Los Angeles delivered a strong performance in March, even as mounting geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies begin to cast uncertainty over the months ahead. Read also: Port…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago  (515+ words) The Winter Harbor Historical Society Museum building sitting on is new foundation. An entryway will be constructed at a later date. The Winter Harbor Historical Society's museum renovations are on solid footing as the building sits on a new foundation…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (233+ words) New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1, 000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways. A previous, Atlanta-focused study showed similar benefits: Shorter overland routes from Savannah result…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (245+ words) German defense company TKMS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to explore strategic cooperation on naval projects in Europe, NATO, and worldwide." Geopolitical developments in recent years have significantly increased demand for modern naval products....

5+ hour, 7+ min ago  (313+ words) CMA CGM announced on 14 April 2026 that it has agreed to acquire 100% of Fattal Group, a Beirut based consumer goods and pharmaceutical distributor operating across eight countries, extending the French shipping group's reach deeper into regional supply chains. The deal, which…...