French Frigate Assists Bulker Damaged in Houthi Attacks
The French command detailed the support provided to the Marshall Islands-flagged bulker Laax that was repeatedly struck by Houthi missiles…
Report: Add Emissions to List of Shadow Fleet Violations
There continues to be a lot of talk about all the challenges presented by the dramatic growth of the so-called…
CMA CGM and Two Intermediary Companies Pay $2.3M in FMC Penalties
The Federal Maritime Commission collected more than $2.3 million in civil penalty payments, and commitments to reform specific business practices…
GAO Criticizes Missteps and Unstable Design for Constellation Frigate
Citing multiple missteps in the design process, the Government Accountability Office issued a report today with five recommendations to get…
Panama Canal Completes Clean-Up from MSC Boxship Oil Spill
The Panama Canal Authority was working to complete the clean-up of one of the locks at the southern end of…
Opinion: Time to Enforce the Polar Code in Canada’s Arctic Waters
Global warming is gradually increasing maritime access to the Canadian Arctic which has led to an increase of maritime traffic.…
Container Shipping “Megamax” Class Hits New Milestone Says Alphaliner
The container shipping segment ticked pasted a significant milestone recently according to industry analysts Alphaliner. It comes as the sector…
Climate change to have long-term economic impact: SF Fed paper
An increase in the number of hot days as climate change warms the globe would likely damage the U.S. economy…
BOJ policymaker hints at rate hike if yen’s impact on inflation is big
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates if sharp falls in the yen boost inflation or the public’s perception…
UK home prices to build on recent gains but supply an issue
British home prices will rise modestly this year and increase faster than overall inflation in the next two years, according…