Coronavirus: ONE puts $1,000 a box surcharge on Shanghai and Xingang reefer shipments

Ocean Network Express (ONE) issued a notice to customers on February 14 noting that “due to the slow inbound container pick-up activity caused by the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus and the extension

Administration cuts two Navy ships from 2020 budget to help pay for border wall

The Trump Administration is taking a reprogramming action that will see the Department of Defense transfer $3.8 billion in defense funding in response to a Department of Homeland Security request for “support

MARAD seeks $300 million for NSMV, zero for Small Shipyards or Maritime Highways

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY 2021 budget request for the Maritime Administration includes $300 million to “address critical recapitalization issues for state maritime academy school ships under the National Security Multi-Mission

Virgin Voyages takes delivery of its first ship

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has taken delivery of its first cruise ship from Fincantieri’s Genoa Sestri Ponente shipyard in Italy. The ship, the Scarlet Lady, is the first in a series

Coronavirus slashes China crude import demand

To gauge the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the tanker market, VesselsValue has used satellite tracking technology to compared China’s real time demand for seaborne crude oil from the Middle East

Euronav swoops on VLCC newbuild resale trio

Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of three VLCC newbuilding contracts. The three VLCCs are currently completing construction at the DSME shipyard in

DHS FY 2021 budget fully funds second USCG Polar Security Cutter

The Department of Homeland Security says that its FY 2021 budget request “sustains the most critical Coast Guard operations and continues the Service’s highest priority recapitalization efforts for cutters, boats, aircraft, systems,

VIDEO: Automatic ferry enters regular service

The Norwegian ferry Bastø Fosen VI last week made the 10 kilometer Oslo fjord crossing between Horten and Moss under completely automatic control while fully loaded with passengers and vehicles. Marking another

Bulker receives world first 3D-printed part delivery

Berge Mafadi, a 300,000 dwt bulk carrier operated by Berge Bulk, has received the world’s first commercial delivery of 3D printed scupper plugs Berge Bulk is one of several companies enrolled in a

American Cruise Lines, Inc. names Charles B. Robertson CEO

The Board of Directors of, Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines, Inc. said Monday that Charles B. Robertson has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. His appointment follows

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