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How to bypass the Strait of Hormuz with a trucking landbridge
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (199+ words) FDX: MARKETING PUSH DSV: TREADING WATER FDX: TENTATIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTDSV: LACKING MOMENTUM WTC: ROLLER COSTERXOM: WAR IMPACT UPDATEXOM: WAR IMPACTDHL: LEADING THE RACE FDX: FEDEX FREIGHT INVESTOR DAY AMZN: USPS DEALWTC: 'RISK-ON' BACK IN VOGUE AMZN: DATA CENTRE RISK With…...
Third Sydney marina given biosecurity entry status
1+ day, 18+ min ago (373+ words) Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 Written by: Marine Industry News Sydney's Jones Bay Superyacht Marina has been designated as a Biosecurity Entry Point (BEP) under the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry-Port of Sydney) Determination 2019. It is the third facility in Sydney Harbour to…...
How quickly could all of the ships trapped in the Gulf exit the Strait of Hormuz?
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (51+ words) Tradewinds News How quickly could all of the ships trapped in the Gulf exit the Strait of Hormuz? Oil Brokerage says all vessels could depart in a little over a week if restrictions were removed...
NIMASA Receives Over 60 Bids for Cabotage Vessel Financing
4+ hour ago (207+ words) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed receiving over 60 applications for the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), signalling renewed interest among indigenous shipowners. Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, disclosed this during the signing of the agency's 2026 Performance…...
Jamaica calls time on paper-based maritime practices in 2026 " SMI DIGITAL
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (352+ words) 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of Jamaica'has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026."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 expects operators to be able to demonstrate…...
Nigerian Navy Eyes Strategic Alliance to Power Homegrown Shipbuilding
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (266+ words) The Nigerian Navy has signalled its readiness to deepen collaboration with key industry players in a move aimed at strengthening indigenous shipbuilding and reinforcing the nation's maritime security capabilities. This commitment was underscored by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice…...
Thousands of containers lost at sea - GSA's Prof Gyampo warns importers are exposed to risk
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (417+ words) The CEO of the Ghana Shippers" Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has warned that thousands of containers are lost at sea each year, leaving importers exposed to significant financial risks. Delivering a speech at a sensitisation seminar on mandatory local insurance…...
Nigeria loses $9b annually to foreign vessels
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (821+ words) April 9, 2026 by The Nation Nigeria is losing an estimated $8$9 billion annually to foreign shipping lines due to its absence in international maritime trade, industry stakeholders have warned. They called for urgent policy reforms and stronger inter-agency coordination to reverse the…...
Piracy Falls to Lowest Levels in 35 Years During First Quarter of 2026
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (390+ words) Global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to levels not seen since 1991, reports the International Maritime Bureau in its quarterly report on maritime piracy. It, however, notes pockets of continued concern and warns of continued vigilance, saying that piracy…...
Liberian Registry: Sanctions Compliance Checks Should Extend to Seafarers
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (100+ words) Internally, LISCR is moving its document application system into a new digital workflow in order to accommodate the change and apply additional vetting protocols. For seafarers, the registry is rolling out a new app that will provide ready access to…...