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Maritime Executive: Belgian LNG Terminal Blocked by Greenpeace Protestors
The Fluxys LNG terminal at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, is once again being blockaded by Greenpeace protestors. The group estimates as many as 70 activists took to small boats, rafts, and kayaks to call attention to its demands to end Russian and U.S. LNG imports into the European Union.
Shippingtelegraph: Bahri accelerates Saudi shipbuilding with six bulker orders from IMI
Saudi National Shipping Company (Bahri), the Kingdom’s shipping and logistics provider, announced the first order of six dry bulk carriers from International Maritime Industries (IMI).
Shippingtelegraph: MSC reaffirms commitment to avoid “Arctic” Northern Sea Route
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company released a statement on September 29, reaffirming its commitment to avoid the “Arctic” Northern Sea Route.
Shippingtelegraph: US government shutdown 2025: How the shutdown impacts Coast Guard, ports, FMC, Customs
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has suspended operations due to the Federal government shutdown. The powerful US regulator announced that it suspended operations and will resume normal operations upon enactment of appropriations legislation.
Splash247: $3.2bn: Alphaliner’s projection of the USTR bill facing global carriers next year
Container analysts at Alphaliner have crunched the numbers to calculate the theoretical fees to be levied from the US Trade Representative (USTR) that carriers would face in 2026 if they maintained the same fleet deployment to the US as today.
Splash247: Zodiac Maritime expands boxship pipeline with $400m order in China
Zodiac Maritime is returning to the newbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 teu containerships in China, worth close to $400m.
Splash247: Capital Maritime emerges behind HD Hyundai Mipo feeder orders
Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Maritime Group has been linked to the latest round of feeder containership contracts at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea.
ONE: Transatlantic Trade – AL5 Service – Vessel Maintenance Scheme (VMS)
Dear valued ONE Customer, Please be advised of the scheduled VMS in week 46 on the Transatlantic AL5 service, as agreed by partner lines to mitigate schedule delays.
CMACGM: Low Water Surcharge (LWS) – REVISED*
Dear Valued CMA CGM Customer, CMA CGM (America) LLC is announcing the following Low Water Surcharge (LWS) for cargo from North Europe ports to Montreal, QC (CAMTR) ports and all inland destinations reached via said ports effective October 15, 2025.