MSC Tests Transits as Container Volumes Rise at Suez Canal
The volume of containership transits at the Suez Canal is continuing to rise as more carriers are growing comfortable with the security risks in the region.
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German Seaports Paralyzed by Daylong Strike Over Contract Impasse
Germany’s main service union, Ver.di, invoked a daylong strike that is impacting a total of six seaports and has brought most container and cargo operations to a standstill.
Report: India Looks to Run First NSR Arctic Voyage to Europe in 2027
As the shipping season on Russia’s Northern Sea Route moves into its peak time, there are reports that India is the latest country looking to test transits to Europe.
Kongsberg Maritime Awarded Deck Machinery Contract for New FPSO Development
[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has secured a substantial contract with a major energy operator to deliver advanced deck machinery for a new Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for an offshore development in Asia.
Scotland’s Troubled Ferguson Shipyard Plans to Lay Off a Quarter of Staff
Saying that the state-owned shipyard is entering a transition period, Scotland’s financially troubled shipbuilder Ferguson Marine announced it will start a voluntary program of staff layoffs.
VIKAND Data Reinforces Gard Findings on Maritime’s Highest-Cost Health Risk
Cardiovascular disease may account for a relatively small proportion of onboard medical consultations, but serious cases can have a disproportionate clinical and operational impact, according to VIKAND, whose commercial shipping data reinforces findings from the recently published 2026 Gard Crew Claims Report.