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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a strong recommendation urging land-based fire departments, especially those operating in port cities, to receive specialized training in marine vessel firefighting. The call follows the investigation into a deadly cargo ship fire at the Port of Newark in July 2023 that claimed the lives of two Newark […]

China’s major ports are witnessing a significant drop in shipments headed to the United States as trade tensions between the two economic giants continue to escalate. The impact of increased tariffs, introduced as part of the ongoing tariff war, has led to a notable decrease in cargo traffic at key export hubs such as Shanghai,

On April 9, 2025, MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World America, was officially named in a grand ceremony at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal. The event featured actress Drew Barrymore as the ship’s godmother, who performed the traditional bottle-breaking to christen the vessel. Actor Orlando Bloom also attended the ceremony, which included live entertainment,

On April 9, 2025, MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World America, was officially named in a grand ceremony at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal. The event featured actress Drew Barrymore as the ship’s godmother, who performed the traditional bottle-breaking to christen the vessel. Actor Orlando Bloom also attended the ceremony, which included live entertainment,

In a significant move to boost India’s maritime capabilities, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has partnered with Drydocks World, a DP World subsidiary, to develop state-of-the-art ship repair clusters across the country. The collaboration is in line with the Indian government’s Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, aimed at transforming the country into

In a significant escalation of its sanctions campaign, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed new measures targeting a UAE-based maritime network accused of smuggling Iranian oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The sanctions focus on Jugwinder Singh Brar, a shipping magnate operating through UAE-based companies Prime Tankers LLC and Glory International FZ-LLC,