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Federal agencies seek waivers for importers over NSW delays at seaports
10+ hour, 7+ min ago (592+ words) Federal government agencies have urged shipping companies and terminal operators to grant waivers to importers and clearing agents affected by delays linked to the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) at the nation's seaports. The agencies, including the Nigerian…...
Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses to near-zero
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (222+ words) Iraq ranks lowest in Arab electricity prices for March 2026 Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses to near-zero Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy strikes Dollar stabilizes in Baghdad, drops in Erbil Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply in April, with…...
Hormuz, Shipping Unions & Sailors
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (1111+ words) When looking at the world's largest shipping nations, funny countries turn up: Liberia (a country with next to nothing to export), and the same goes for number two: Panama. Even more Mickey Mouse: the Marshall Islands (42, 000 people). Maybe it needs…...
Nigeria's export surge signals maritime sector growth'
1+ day, 12+ min ago (590+ words) The Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, has said that Nigeria's maritime sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and momentum, with a dramatic surge in export volumes positioning the country as an emerging force in global trade. According…...
International Association of Maritime Clusters Confirms its First Members
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (402+ words) Published Apr 10, 2026 6: 04 PM by The Maritime Executive As many as 17 national and regional maritime clusters have underlined their commitment to improved like-minded cooperation and the worldwide sharing of best practice by joining the International Association of Maritime Clusters (IAMC), and…...
Jamaica Calls Time on Paper-Based Maritime Practices in 2026
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (406+ words) Published Apr 10, 2026 5: 58 PM by The Maritime Executive The Maritime Authority of Jamaica'has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026. The Authority said it…...
Iran Ceasefire Making Little Difference to Stricken Hormuz Vessels
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1067+ words) Traffic through the strait in the past week was "90% below normal levels" and almost entirely driven by Iranian trade The shaky truce between Iran and the United States has made little difference to the passage of vessels through the Strait…...
Vale Unveils First Ethanol-Powered Mega Bulk Carriers
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (523+ words) Credit: Anderson Bibico via Vale Brazilian mining giant'Vale'is pushing the boundaries of maritime decarbonization with plans to deploy the world's first ocean-going vessel powered primarily by ethanol'a move that could slash greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. The company announced…...
SOCP releases updated SASH training program for US mariners
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (206+ words) The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) has released a new Maritime Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) Prevention and Response e Learning program, developed in coordination with the U. S. Maritime Administration, to meet updated federal training requirements and industry standards. The…...
Russia-Flagged Supertanker Passes Through Hormuz
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (380+ words) JP Morgan Warns Oil Could Hit $120 if Hormuz Stalemate Drags Into July Across Asia, shortages of naphtha" BP is emerging as the" An empty supertanker flying the flag of Russia has transited the Strait of Hormuz and moved into the…...