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Events from 2025-04-29 – 2025-09-17 › Shipping › - safety4sea

Events from 2025-04-29 – 2025-09-17 › Shipping ›  safety4sea

Op-Ed: An Urgent Need for Quicker and Cheaper Naval Procurement

Iran Claims to Have Hit an MSC Container Ship in the Mideast

India Acknowledges Iranian Oil Purchases

By Rakesh Sharma and Mihir Mishra Apr 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) —India is buying crude from Iran among other countries in order to navigate the current energy crisis, the country’s oil ministry...

Ship In Azov Sea Hit By Kyiv As Sides Swap Attacks

By Bloomberg News Apr 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia said drone debris struck a cargo vessel in a bay of the Azov Sea overnight while Moscow’s forces targeted several Ukrainian regions, including...

MSC removes Tauranga from Wallaby service rotation

MSC has adjusted the rotation of its Wallaby service, which connects the Far East with Australia and New Zealand. According to reports from Alphaliner, the New Zealand port of Tauranga has been removed from the service schedule. Revised port sequence The updated rotation focuses on maintaining coverage across key hubs in China, Australia, and New […] The post MSC removes Tauranga from Wallaby service rotation appeared first on Container News.

PortSide Stories: Colombo

PortSide Stories: Colombo The Crossroads of the Indian Ocean The Port of Colombo stands at the heart of the Indian Ocean. It is one of the busiest container ports in South Asia. Located in Colombo, the port connects major east–west shipping routes linking Asia with Europe and the Middle East. Ships pass close to Sri […] The post PortSide Stories: Colombo appeared first on Container News.

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping

A small number of merchant vessels have begun edging back through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the first visible signs of movement after weeks of disruption. But far from signalling recovery, these carefully managed transits are exposing a deeper and more unsettling shift: one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes is no longer operating under normal commercial rules.

U.S. Intel Warns Iran Has No Incentive to Reopen Hormuz as Oil Leverage Grows

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip on the world’s most vital oil artery provides the only real leverage it has over the United States, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Port of Portland appoints new Chief Financial Officer

The Port of Portland has named Alissa Mahar as its new Chief Financial Officer, with her tenure beginning on April 14, 2026. Mahar brings extensive senior financial leadership experience across public institutions and higher education in the Pacific Northwest. Most recently, Mahar served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business and Finance at […] The post Port of Portland appoints new Chief Financial Officer appeared first on Container News.

Kalmar Corporation to supply hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp

Kalmar Corporation has secured an order to deliver 14 hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp in Belgium, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. The order, booked in Q1 2026, supports efforts to modernize terminal operations at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges while reducing emissions. Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers combine diesel engines with battery systems that capture […] The post Kalmar Corporation to supply hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp appeared first on Container News.

Fincantieri, Fraser, Donjon Shipyards Support Shipbuilding in Great Lakes

Maine Maritime Academy Welcomes Historic Arrival of T/S State of Maine

Sweden Releases Shadow Tanker Detained on Suspicion of Oil Pollution

Report: Russia Faces Logistical Nightmare in Redirecting Yamal LNG to Asia

Agility at Sea: Geopolitical Shocks Reshape Energy Shipping