The Port of Portland has secured the future of Oregon’s only active international container terminal, Terminal 6, by approving a long-term operating agreement with Harbor Industrial, ensuring continued container shipping and economic stability for the region.
Davie Defense has unveiled a $1 billion plan to transform the Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas, into the “American Icebreaker Factory,” a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to building U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters and revitalizing American shipbuilding.
The NTSB has issued a safety alert urging improved training and awareness for land-based firefighters responding to vessel fires in U.S. ports, following investigations that revealed fatal gaps in marine firefighting preparedness.
A major container collapse aboard the MV Mississippi at the Port of Long Beach has led to the loss of 67 containers into harbor waters, prompting a unified emergency response and the establishment of a safety zone at Pier G.
Yara Clean Ammonia has begun construction of the world’s first renewable ammonia-powered containership, Yara Eyde, marking a major milestone in maritime decarbonization and the adoption of low-emission fuels for shipping.
Swedish company eMarine will deploy 1,500 ABB NINVA™ non-invasive temperature sensors across cruise and cargo vessels, marking the technology’s debut in the global marine sector and advancing decarbonization and energy efficiency.
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released updated safety guidelines addressing the unique fire risks of transporting electric vehicles by sea, offering new best practices for carriers, operators, and insurers.
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $137 million contract to modernize Base Seattle, paving the way for new Polar Security Cutters and marking the largest environmental cleanup in Coast Guard history.
