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(10 articles)Port of Mobile Suspends Operations Ahead of Hurricane Isaias
The Alabama Port Authority suspended all vessel and terminal operations at its public berths ahead of Hurricane Isaias. This operational shutdown affects the Port of Mobile, a significant hub for regi
SeaLoading Wins Long-Term Petrobras Offshore Contract in Brazil
SeaLoading has secured a significant long-term contract with Petrobras to operate the SeaLoader 2 vessel for offshore logistics operations in Brazilian waters. This agreement represents a substantial
25 dead in cargo ship fire at China's Qingdao shipyard
A catastrophic fire aboard the Liberia-flagged dry bulk carrier Ocean Melody claimed 25 lives at the Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding facility in eastern China on Thursday. The vessel, which arrived for ro
TSCF Releases Vibration Management Guide for Maritime Industry
The Tavern Shipping Coordination Federation (TSCF) has released a comprehensive vibration information paper designed to enhance vibration management practices within the maritime industry. This guidan
2026 Ship Operator of Year: Breakbulk Heavy-Lift Leader
This article announces a shortlist recognition for a ship operator in the breakbulk and heavy-lift project forwarding sector. The feature highlights competitive differentiation in specialized vessel o
Port Congestion Removes 1.7M TEU from Global Shipping
Global port congestion is creating a structural capacity shortage, with Sea-Intelligence reporting that 1.7 million TEU of container shipping capacity is effectively unavailable due to delays and sche
Container Lines Increase Owned Fleet to 63%, Strategic Shift
Container shipping lines have significantly increased their owned fleet share to 63%, marking a structural shift in how the industry manages capacity and controls supply chain infrastructure. This mov
Top LNG Shipping Fleets 2026: Owned, Operated & Chartered Rankings
GetTransport.com has released a comprehensive ranking of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping companies as of 2026, categorizing operators by their owned, operated, and chartered fleet com
El Niño Weather Patterns: What Ship Operators Must Know
El Niño weather patterns and unusually warm Atlantic waters present significant operational challenges for the global shipping industry in the coming months. According to Mathew Dib, duty director of
LNG Vessel Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz: Critical Route Updates
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels representing a substantial portion of traffic through this strategically im