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Freightwaves: Stord to double e-commerce fulfillment capacity in Kentucky
$40M investment to include automation, logistics technology
Seatrade Maritime: Vessel penalised for using Starlink in Chinese waters – report
The authorities in Ningbo are reported to be cracking down on the illegal use of LEO satellite communications in Chinese waters.
ONE: Transatlantic Trade – AT3 Service – Vessel Maintenance Scheme (VMS)
Please be advised of the scheduled VMS in week 03 2026 on the Transatlantic AT3 service, as agreed by partner lines to mitigate schedule delays.
Shippingtelegraph: US applauds Greek shipping and crews’ efforts for heroic lifesaving efforts at sea
Numerous Greek shipping companies were honored for their active participation in the AMVER program at the 33rd AMVER Greek Awards Ceremony, held at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel on December 16.
Shippingtelegraph: Japanese NYK and MOL agree ammonia carrier charters with JERA
The Japanese shipping group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed two heads of agreements with compatriot JERA, a power generation company, for a time charter contract covering two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) designed for ammonia transport.
Splash247: Barriers to entry, barriers to exit and disintermediation
The dry bulk and tanker markets are classic examples of commoditized, low-differentiation industries with hardly any barriers to entry. Vessels are more or less standardized assets
Freightwaves: Ocean rates: New Year promises a good ‘blanking’ for US East Coast
Xeneta: West Coast waits for stronger demand
Seatrade Maritime: Wrong belt hooks led to $3.8m lithium battery fire
Genius Star XI's cargo of energy storage systems broke loose and caught fire in heavy weather in December 2023, according to NTSB report.
Seatrade Maritime: Storms on container shipping’s horizon
The interaction between regulations including tariffs and the emissions rules along with the possible chronic overcapacity could see a major upheaval of shipping supply chains.