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Trump Administration Moves to Reunify Offshore Regulators Split After Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Reunification marks major shift in offshore oversight model built after Deepwater Horizon.

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

Liebherr Group reports stable growth in 2025 annual results

Liebherr Group reported turnover of €14.77 billion for 2025, reflecting stable growth with an increase of €150 million compared to the previous year. The company recorded sales growth in seven of its 13 product segments and expanded its global workforce to 55,963 employees by year-end. Liebherr continued to prioritize innovation, investing €708 million in research […] The post Liebherr Group reports stable growth in 2025 annual results appeared first on Container News.

Chinese Bulker Grounds in Suez Canal Stopping Traffic for Four Hours

CMA CGM Vessel Is First Major Carrier Vessel Through Strait of Hormuz

ClassNK grants first autonomous ship notation to container ship “Genbu”

ClassNK has awarded its “AUTO-Nav2 (All)” notation to the container ship Genbu, marking the world’s first certification of an autonomous navigation system for a vessel operating on medium- to long-distance routes. The vessel was built by Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, managed by IKOUS Corporation, and operated by Suzuyo Marine Co., Ltd. It is part of the […] The post ClassNK grants first autonomous ship notation to container ship “Genbu” appeared first on Container News.

Trump Says US Can Take Strait of Hormuz With More Time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war against Iran.

Suez Canal Authority refloats grounded bulk carrier in swift salvage operation

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has successfully refloated the bulk carrier XIN TAIN YUAN after it ran aground due to a rudder failure while transiting the Suez Canal. The vessel, sailing under the Panama flag, was part of the northbound convoy traveling from Denmark to Singapore. It grounded at km 87 of the canal. Rapid […] The post Suez Canal Authority refloats grounded bulk carrier in swift salvage operation appeared first on Container News.

Container Rates Stall as Capacity Glut Offsets Hormuz Shock

Container spot freight rates on the main east-west trades largely flatlined this week as excess capacity and uneven demand failed to further spur recent pricing increases by carriers.

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

By Weilun Soon and Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg) — A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to be the first such transits...

Competing Strategies Emerge for Opening the Strait of Hormuz

Explainer: Behind China’s detention doctrine against Panama

China isn’t running a pressure campaign against Panama but it’s underwriting its entire global port portfolio. The post Explainer: Behind China’s detention doctrine against Panama appeared first on Container News.

Sweden Detains Third Shadow Fleet Vessel in a Month

Trump’s 2027 War Department Budget Plan Could Exceed $1.5 Trillion

By Erik Wasson and Gregory Korte (Bloomberg) President Donald Trump is preparing to release a fiscal year 2027 budget plan on Friday that will frame his party’s midterm election message around...

BP and ADNOC’s JV pouring $500 million to bring Egyptian gas project to life

Arcius Energy, an affiliate of the UK-headquartered BP and the UAE-based ADNOC's XRG, has made a final investment decision (FID) for a natural gas field off the coast of Egypt. The post BP and ADNOC’s JV pouring $500 million to bring Egyptian gas project to life appeared first on Offshore Energy.