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Lamu Port Experiences Ninefold Cargo Surge Amid Global Shipping Shifts

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Lamu Port on Kenya’s coast now handles significantly more cargo. Its throughput has surged by an impressive 900 percent. This dramatic increase directly links to ongoing global shipping disruptions. Ocean…

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Trump Administration Authorizes Short-Term Shipping Exemption

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On March 18, 2026, the Trump administration announced the approval of a temporary waiver for the Jones Act. This significant decision grants foreign-flagged ships new, albeit brief, operational permissions. The…

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Quebec Maritime Trainees Return Home After Persian Gulf Deployment

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Three trainees from the Institut Maritime du Québec (IMQ) have successfully returned home following their deployment in the Persian Gulf. Shipping company DESGAGNÉS confirmed their safe repatriation. These individuals had…

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Maritime Supply Chains Confront Volatility, Seek Enhanced Transparency

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Global maritime supply chains, once mere background infrastructure, now stand as critical arteries vulnerable to disruption. In an increasingly “weaponized world,” these vital networks face unprecedented threats, demanding enhanced transparency.…

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Update: Libya to Secure Drifting Hulk of Russian Gas Carrier and Bring It to Port

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Libya Acts to Secure Drifting Gas Carrier Update: Libya to Secure Drifting Hulk of Russian Gas Carrier and Bring It to Port Libya’s National Oil Company (NOC) has engaged international…

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Update: Israel Protects Azerbaijan With Strike on Iran’s Caspian Fleet

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Title: Israel Reportedly Targets Iranian Naval Assets in Caspian Sea Update: Israel Protects Azerbaijan With Strike on Iran's Caspian Fleet On the evening of March 18, Israel reportedly conducted a…

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French Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker in Mediterranean

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The French Navy, in a coordinated effort with the United Kingdom, has successfully intercepted a sanctioned “shadow fleet” tanker navigating the Mediterranean Sea. Authorities reported the vessel was operating under…

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Russian Tankers Under Watch as US Tightens Cuban Oil Sanctions

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Two tankers are currently under close international scrutiny, suspected of being part of a Russian initiative to deliver much-needed fuel to Cuba. This development unfolds amidst heightened geopolitical tensions, as…

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Navigation Sounders Disabled Before Nuyina Grounding, ATSB Finds

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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has identified a key factor in the recent brief grounding of the research vessel Nuyina. A decision to switch off its navigational echo sounders…

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Chubb and DFC Launch New Maritime Insurance Facility for Gulf

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Chubb (NYSE: CB), recognized globally as the largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, recently unveiled the detailed structure and scope of a new maritime insurance facility. This significant initiative,…