Trump Tariffs Reroute Brazilian Beef to Mexico

Mexico has overtaken the U.S. as the second largest importer of Brazil's beef after the imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump on August 6 affected shipments from the world's largest exporter,

Wärtsilä to Integrate Battery Extension for Wasaline Ferry

Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry "Aurora Botnia." The project will increase the ship’s battery capacity by 10.4 MWh,

Oceanbird Launches Wing 560

Oceanbird launched its first rigid wing sail, the Wing 560, on August 25, 2025. Aside from being a new landmark in Landskrona, Southern Sweden, it will be an important site for crew

State of Maine Multi-Mission Vessel Named at Hanwha Philadelphia Shipyard

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has celebrated the christening of the State of Maine, the third of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV), at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.Built for Maine Maritime Academy, the

Tidewater Welcomes Coulston Van Gundy

Tidewater has appointed Coulston (Cole) Van Gundy Vice President of Shipyard and Terminal Operations.Van Gundy brings more than 19 years of maritime industry experience to Tidewater. He joins from Crowley, where he

DFDS Expands Services on Baltic Ferry Routes

DFDS and TT Line have entered into a space charter agreement on three ferry routes in the Baltic Sea. With the agreement, DFDS will increase the number of sailings offered between Klaipeda

Grain Shipments Halved from Russia, Ukraine

“Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments are estimated to have plunged 49% combined y/y between January and August 2025. Both countries had a smaller export surplus following weaker grain harvests in the second

Cerberus and HD Hyundai Partner on Maritime Projects

Cerberus Capital Management has entered a strategic partnership with HD Hyundai to launch a new maritime investment strategy, Cerberus Maritime.Cerberus Maritime is aligned with the U.S. Government’s initiative to revitalize the maritime

Wallem Launches Vessel IT Security and Management Services

Wallem Group has launched a suite of support and consultancy services to protect IT systems onboard its clients’ vessels from disruption.Its new Vessel IT Security and Management Services (VITS) have been developed