Low water on the Amazon pushes MSC, ONE and Maersk to add container surcharges of up to $1,900 per box.
Splash247 Article: Amazon Drought Triggers Container Surcharges of up to $1,900
KGW8 Article: Bonneville Lock and Dam: How a Nearly 90-year-old Project Still Powers the Pacific Northwest
Nearly 90 years after its New Deal construction, Bonneville Lock and Dam still delivers reliable hydroelectric power to the Pacific Northwest — generating electricity for about 900,000 homes while supporting fish passage, river navigation, and a legacy of regional history along the Columbia River.
WorkBoat Article: Fourth NSMV, Lone Star State, Delivered
MARAD takes delivery of Lone Star State, the fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel from Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
Chinook Observer Article: Battle for Buoy 10: Excellent Sport Salmon Season Reaches a Crescendo on the Lower Columbia
Ilwaco skippers are calling it their best season in years, with fuel costs the one drag on the run.
Maritime Executive Article: SeaARCTOS Receives Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for CO2 Emissions Monitoring
A shoebox-sized stack sensor clears Lloyd’s Register type approval for shipboard CO2 monitoring.
gCaptain Article: Antin Acquires Vigor Marine Group as U.S. Shipyard Investment Grows
Portland’s largest ship repair group changes hands as Antin bets on a domestic shipyard buildout.
The Astorian Article: Astoria Regatta Honors Fallen Mariners
Astoria’s Seamen’s Memorial honored mariners lost on the Columbia, with special tribute to a fallen rescue swimmer.
WorkBoat Article: Hanwha Offers up to $1.2 Billion for Austal USA
Hanwha has bid up to $1.2 billion for Austal USA, one of the largest builders of Navy and Coast Guard vessels.
gCaptain Article: Rhine River Hits Record Low, Deepening Shipping Crisis
The Rhine has hit its lowest level since 1880, effectively closing Kaub and pushing cargo onto rail and road.
Maritime Executive Article: China’s Ports Suspending Operations as Super Typhoon Approaches
Chinese ports halted fueling, ferries and river traffic as Typhoon Dolphin closed on the coast.