Recently LNG demand maritime fuel adoption surged to the forefront of industry headlines. A Reuters analysis on October 2 reported that global demand for LNG as a marine fuel is expected to at least double by
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Unions Push SHIPS Act — The U.S. Maritime Industrial Surge On Deck
On September 23, 2025, major U.S. labor unions publicly called on federal lawmakers to pass the SHIPS Act, a legislative proposal aimed at injecting new funding, incentives, and policy support into domestic shipbuilding. Reuters Given decades
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Red Cat’s Launch of Blue Ops Signals a New Era in Maritime Autonomy
U.S. drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings Inc. announced the formation of Blue Ops, Inc., a new maritime division aimed at developing uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous maritime platforms. This expansion into the maritime domain highlights
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China Launches New Arctic Express Container Route — Geopolitics Meets Shipping
Chinese shipping firm Haijie reportedly launched an “18-Day Arctic Express” container route traversing the Arctic. At a time when climate change is reworking navigable passages and geopolitical interests are converging in polar seas, this move is
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August 2025 Maritime Developments: New USCG Rules, Cybersecurity Enforcement, and Emerging Global Risks
As we moved into August 2025, the maritime sector experienced several pivotal shifts—regulatory updates around alternative fuels, cybersecurity enforcement entering into effect, and port throughput dynamics continuing to adjust from July’s container surge. This post unpacks
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U.S. Container Imports Surge in July 2025 — What It Means for Maritime Security and Supply Chain Resilience
In July 2025, U.S. container imports surged to nearly 2.62 million TEUs, marking an 18% month-over-month increase and one of the highest monthly volumes since the pandemic-era shipping boom.While economists view the surge as a sign
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July 2025 Maritime Safety and Regulation Trends
July 2025 saw pivotal developments in maritime safety and regulation, underscoring urgent risks—from renewed Houthi aggression in the Red Sea to landmark policy reforms and cybersecurity standards. The “July 2025 maritime safety and regulation” landscape demonstrates
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2025 Coast Guard Cybersecurity Mandate: What Maritime Operators Must Know to Stay Compliant
When Digital Pirates Target Your Fleet: The New Reality of Maritime Cybersecurity Imagine this scenario: It's 3 AM on a Tuesday. Your container terminal's crane operations suddenly freeze mid-lift. Twenty-foot containers hang suspended over million-dollar vessels. Your
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