Conflicts
US Navy Sends Roosevelt to Blockade Iran
The Nimitz-class carrier will replace USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea for up to 8 months without guaranteed.
african
Tasmania’s $354m Ferry Berth Finally Welcomes New 48,000-Ton Vessel
Spirit of Tasmania IV arrives in Devonport after a near-year-long delay and A$495m terminal overrun.
Ports
China ports overtake Singapore as Hormuz war reshapes global trade routes
Ningbo-Zhoushan handled 22.9 million TEUs in H1 2026, outpacing Singapore by 158,310 TEUs.
Shipwrecks
Russian Trawler Sinks in Uruguay: 41 Crew Safe as Oil Spill Fears Rise
The 50-metre Alpha Crux listed dangerously at Montevideo’s berth 7 before evacuation on August 25.
Headlines
US Navy Subs Lose 15,000 Days at Sea: The $3.4bn Maintenance Crisis
The US Navy has lost 15,000 operational days and $3.4bn due to submarine maintenance delays over the past decade.
Shipping
India’s Navy Unveils Deep-Sea Rescue Vessel Nipun—Here’s Why It Matters
The Indian Navy will commission its second indigenous Nistar-class diving support vessel, Nipun, on August 31 in Mumbai.
Ports
Drammen Port Cuts Berth Delays with Digital Handshake—Here’s How
Norway’s Port of Drammen adopts Portchain Connect to slash berth planning delays through real-time carrier data.
Ports
Port Automation’s Hidden Cost: €180m a Year in Lost Skills
Rotterdam’s terminals run at 78% capacity due to a shortage of automation engineers and IT specialists.
Business
ELD Data Feud Ends: Who Pays for Truckers’ Digital Logs?
Motive and Highway restore ELD data access after dispute over compensation for carrier logs
Shipping
US Navy to Punish Sailor After Suicide Attempt at Sea: Why His Family
A 19-year-old sailor faces disciplinary action after going overboard during a mental health crisis aboard the USS.
