Sola steps down as FMC Chairman
Louis E. Sola announced yesterday that June 30, 2025, will mark the conclusion of his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). “Nominated by President Donald J. Trump in
Canal Barge to be acquired by Marquette Transportation’s owner
Hanover, Md.-headquartered Redwood Holdings, a family-owned holding company that provides a permanent home for founder, family and management-owned businesses, has agreed to acquire New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company. This is Redwood’s second
VIDEO: Sean Duffy addresses USMMA Class of 2025
“It truly is an honor to be here today and celebrate some of America’s strongest, finest, and best-looking graduates our great country has to offer,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said
New Crowley ocean shipping route links Port of Philadelphia and Central America
Crowley is expanding its ocean shipping services, opening its first-ever route between the U.S. Northeast and Central America. Utilizing Crowley’s new, state-of-the-art Avance class vessels, the five-day transit between the Port of
Zodiac Maritime: Morning Midas has sunk in international waters
Another car carrier has become a major casualty following a fire involving electric vehicles. London-based Zodiac Maritime reports that its managed vessel Morning Midas has now sunk in international waters. The vessel
Maritime Partners closes sale and leaseback refinancing of the Sea Change
Marking its entry into the ferry sector, Jones Act focused financing solutions specialist Maritime Partners LLC has closed a sale and leaseback refinancing of the hydrogen-fueled passenger ferry Sea Change, developed by
Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?
The big question in international shipping today has been whether Iran’s responses to the U.S. Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on its nuclear facilities will include closing the Strait of Hormuz — the
Strategic delivers another Gen 4 fast crew boat
Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine reports that it has successfuly delivered TMS Tah Muang, the latest 42-meter Gen 4 fast crew boat (FCB) to join the growing fleet of Bangkok-headquartered Truth Maritime Services
Op-Ed: Why ship retrofit strategies need a rethink
By Matteo Di Maio, co-founder and director of Bluestone Group As decarbonization deadlines close in, shipowners are under unprecedented pressure to retrofit and upgrade their fleets while minimizing off-hire. Yet the technical
Ports of Indiana taps Louis Dreyfus to reopen ag terminal
Ports of Indiana announced today that it has selected Louis Dreyfus Company, a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain export facility at its Lake Michigan port. Considered one