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In 2026, MacGregor saw a strong rise in demand for its cargo securing innovations. This was primarily due to the popularity of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic twistlock (FAT) and the unique Balanced Lashing System. Orders have increased significantly, reflect...
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(Bloomberg) — The amount of crude oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually increasing as producers in the Middle East boost their expo...
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By Pyotr Kozlov (Bloomberg) — Baltic grain exporters are experiencing increased demand as blocked supplies from the Black Sea region push buyers to l...
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The U.S. Coast Guard is providing temporary help to some merchant mariners whose credentials expired while waiting for their renewal applications to...
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On Thursday, President Donald Trump instructed the U.S. government to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” This move is part of his administrat...
Open articleAdmiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command, announced that U.S. forces have successfully removed sea mines placed by Iran from the re...
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August 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) – The top US military leader in the Middle East announced that American forces have removed Iranian mines from the Strait...
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Competition for transit slots at the Panama Canal has greatly increased, with as many as 18 ships vying for a single opening as more vessels arrive w...
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Höegh Autoliners is growing its Aurora class shipbuilding program by ordering six more vessels, bringing the total to 18 ships, with the possibility...
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(Bloomberg) — Iran's military has announced a revenue-sharing deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions with the US over t...
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