US invests $13.3 million in 11 marine highway projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $13.28 million to 11 projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding supports both public and...
OCEAN Alliance grows share as Gemini keeps capacity fixed
In issue 756 of Sea‑Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Sea‑Intelligence highlighted Gemini’s declining capacity market share on the Transpacific and Asia–North Europe trade lanes. The rolling eight‑week average shows a steady downward...
Marcura integrates Shipdem to boost tanker claims expertise
Marcura has acquired Shipdem, a UK-based specialist in chemical tanker laytime and demurrage, from its parent company Casper Shipping. The acquisition strengthens Marcura’s capabilities in one of the most technically...
CMA CGM relocates Africa office to Ivory Coast
The CMA CGM Group has moved its Africa regional office to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, consolidating strategic functions including Commercial, Export Pricing, Customer Service, Intermodal and Equipment Management. The relocation aims...
Signal Ocean acquires AXSMarine to expand shipping tech
Signal Ocean has announced the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a leader in maritime freight and commodities tracking. The move reinforces Signal Ocean’s focus on technology, innovation, and collaboration across the...
Maersk expands inland empire hub to strengthen logistics
A.P Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has opened a new 165,000 square-feet. Ground Freight hub in Fontana, California, strategically located in the Inland Empire to deliver faster, more reliable trucking and distribution across...
Toll Group unveils groundbreaking electric vessel operations
Toll Group has launched Singapore’s first decarbonisation hub dedicated to electric supply vessels, aiming to accelerate the greening of maritime logistics. Developed in partnership with Yinson GreenTech, the 12-month proof...
Damen acquires I.M.E to expand UK maritime services
Damen Shipyards Group has acquired Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd, strengthening its UK service network and enhancing lifecycle support for both Damen and non-Damen vessels. The move underscores Damen’s strategic goal...
EST-Floattech revolutionises Arklow cargo vessel systems
EST-Floattech has been contracted to supply its Octopus Lite battery system for a new series of six General Cargo Vessels being built by Ferus Smit in the Netherlands for Irish...
P&O Maritime secures key stake in cement carrier leader
P&O Maritime Logistics (POML), a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, has finalised the acquisition of a controlling interest in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers (NACC), a global leader in pneumatic cement...
CLdN expands service between Zeebrugge and Teesport
CLdN has increased the frequency and freight capacity on its Zeebrugge-Teesport route. This increase is driven by growing customer demand for the service which provides direct and reliable access for...
ONE, LX Pantos launch joint US inland venture
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and LX Pantos have announced the completion of their joint venture, Boxlinks LLC (Boxlinks). This partnership will combine the strengths of ONE and LX Pantos to...
