1+ week, 3+ day ago   (154+ words) Published by Harry Valentine Published by Jack O'Connell Published Sep 3, 2026 9:24 PM by The Maritime Executive [By Ryan Anderson, Division of Marketing & Communications, Texas A&M Maritime Academy] Arriving during a year of celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Texas A&M…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (149+ words) There are 900 LNG-capable merchant vessels in operation outside the LNG carrier fleet, according to DNV, and another 650 are on order for delivery through 2030. That means that the demand for LNG bunkering is going to keep growing for years to come,…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (479+ words) Do you want to supersize that containership may soon be the question shipbuilders and owners are contemplating, according to the consultants at Alphaliner. While the industry has plateaued at ultra-large container vessels, Alphaliner sees the elements that could easily lead…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (366+ words) The retail trade association has once again revised its outlook for U.S. container import volumes, illustrating one of the most unpredictable years ever reported. After forecasting expected declines, the National Retail Federation is now forecasting September to be the highest volume…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (268+ words) Published Sep 9, 2026 1:02 AM by The Maritime Executive Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates its Dubai headquarters to new premises in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The change reflects that already widely used by the company’s employees, clients…...

5+ day, 4+ min ago   (271+ words) Published by Michael Alfutis It is raising an alarm while highlighting the critical role global shipping plays for everything from keeping store shelves stocked to keeping the global economy moving. It asserts that maritime transport is not just a service,…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (262+ words) Hapag-Lloyd has received a 30-day extension from the Israeli authorities to rework its proposed acquisition of Zim, with a new proposal expected by the end of September, according to reports in the Israeli media. Hapag said it will “alter structural…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (100+ words) Published Sep 6, 2026 5:32 PM by The Maritime Executive Mercy Ships provides free medical care, including surgeries and medical training, in regions with limited access to healthcare, primarily in underserved local communities across Africa. As these hospital ships deliver critical healthcare services,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (381+ words) California’s Port of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area has completed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase the port’s ability to handle larger vessels. After years of planning, an agreement was signed on August…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (411+ words) Growth in the container segment of the shipping industry has been making headlines for a long time, but it just smashed through a record. Surpassing the 34 million TEU mark, trade group BIMCO says the growth has accelerated and is reshaping…...