Ports
Mumbai Port Congestion Costs Millions as Trucks Queue for Days
Nhava Sheva’s gate delays in September 2026 triggered demurrage charges and missed vessel connections.
Shipping
Fire Ravages 9,655-DWT Greek RoRo Ferry: 29 Evacuated Off Mykonos
The Blue Carrier 2, carrying 166 trucks and 29 cars, was abandoned.
Shipyards
Italy’s €3.7bn DDX Destroyers: Europe’s Most Advanced Warships Take Shape
Italy has signed a €3.7bn contract for two next-generation destroyers, set to redefine naval warfare.
Shipping
Why maritime safety ignores 99% of what goes right at sea
Industry focuses on rare incidents while daily safe operations—worth millions in avoided claims—go unexamined.
Shipping
US Navy Gains 26,000-Ton Training Ship for Middle East Mission
MARAD orders the 160-metre Empire State to Norfolk for flight-deck certification ahead of undisclosed naval operations.
Shipyards
US Navy’s $15m MUSV Race Kicks Off as Birdon Delivers First Vessel
Birdon and C&C Marine begin construction of unmanned vessels at a pace of one every two months.
Business
Why Freight Tech Startups Fail: Founders Who Stop Talking
TitletownTech reveals co-founder breakdowns now outrank poor market timing as the top killer of logistics startups.
World Economy
US intermodal rail surges 7%—why the spike matters for global trade
US railroads carried 301,456 intermodal units in the week ending September 19, marking a 6.9% year-on-year increase.
Energy
200,000m³ LNG Carriers: The $85m Secret to Slashing Shipping Costs
Lloyd’s Register study reveals 200,000m³ LNG carriers could cut transport costs while accessing 88 global terminals.
Renewables
Beyond Compliance: Why Shipping’s Green Shift Needs More Than Rules
The IMO’s 2026 theme demands operational excellence, not just ticking boxes on emissions and fuels.
