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(5 articles)Maersk Cautiously Eyes Middle East Transits Amid Iran-US Developments
Maersk has issued a market update indicating qualified optimism about recent diplomatic developments between the United States and Iran, while maintaining a conservative operational posture toward res
Shipping Sector Must Address Critical Whale-Strike Risks
The shipping industry faces mounting pressure to address vessel collisions with whales, a hazard that poses both environmental and operational risks to global ocean freight. Whale strikes remain a per
CMA CGM Ship Under Investigation for Veracruz Spill
A CMA CGM vessel has become the focus of an environmental investigation following a spill incident at Mexico's Port of Veracruz, one of Latin America's busiest container terminals. The incident unders
Ship Operators Face Criminal Charges in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The U.S. Justice Department has charged Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. and a senior technical superintendent with criminal conspiracy and negligence stemming from the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Franc
Shipping Sector Shifts Focus to Geopolitical Risk and Resilience
The ESG Barometer survey findings indicate that the shipping industry has fundamentally reprioritized its operational and strategic focus toward managing geopolitical risk, supply chain disruption, an
