Baltimore Bridge Collision: What Happened Exactly?
The cause of the incident remains uncertain, yet BBC Verify has been examining footage of the crash alongside voyage records of the Dali via MarineTraffic
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Authorities Make Statements After Baltimore Bridge Incident
Pete Buttigieg, the United States Secretary of Transportation, has announced his commitment to support local officials in the wake of the incident.
Container Ship Hits Bridge in Baltimore: Casualties Feared
Unfolding in Baltimore: bridge collapse occurred last night following a collision with the Dali containership, which has a capacity of 9,962 TEU.
New Warehouse Facility in Mexico for Maersk
Maersk has recently launched a new logistics center spanning 30,000m² in Tijuana, Mexico, aimed at enhancing cross-border trade for clients.
Overweight Fees Announced by CMA CGM for South America
CMA CGM has introduced a new overweight surcharge (OWS), set to take effect from April 1, 2024, and to remain in place until further notice.
Lock 2 Sees First Towboat of the Year on the Mississippi
On Sunday, the inaugural towboat of 2024 navigated through Hastings, MN Lock & Dam 2, heralding the start of the Mississippi's navigation season.
81 Year Old Great Lakes Cargo Vessel Catches Fire
The US Coast Guard reported a fire on the Cuyahoga, the oldest operational cargo ship navigating the Great Lakes.
CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU Vessel Docks in PortMiami
PortMiami saw the docking of the CMA CGM Bali on March 11. The container vessel boasts a 15,000 TEU capacity & serves the Manhattan Bridge route.
US Urges Panama to De-flag Iran Sanction-Evading Tankers
The US State Department's Special Envoy for Iran urged Panama to withdraw registration from Iranian tankers accused of sidestepping sanctions.
Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business
Seapath, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has initiated a Jones Act leasing operation, having already completed initial transactions worth $25M.
Three Extra Daily Transit Slots Added to Panama Canal
Significant rainfall has enabled the Panama Canal Authority to introduce three additional daily transit slots raising the daily transit cap to 27
Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Response Wrapped Up
On Monday, a Unified Command wrapped up its operations addressing an oil slick observed off Huntington Beach on California's coastline.
Del Toro Aims to Jumpstart U.S. Shipbuilding via Korea Investment
During a recent visit to Korea, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro engaged with leading executives from the shipbuilding industry.
$3bn Clean Ports Investment Announced by Biden Admin.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a $3bn initiative aimed at supporting zero-emission technology and infrastructure in ports.
Four Men Charged in Lethal Navy SEAL Incident
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against four individuals implicated in the shipment of Iranian-produced arms to Houthi insurgents.
Change to U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Format On Way
The United States Coast Guard is preparing to launch an updated version of the merchant mariner credential (MMC) on March 1, 2024.
4 Charged by U.S. for Smuggling Iranian-Made Weapons Into Yemen
The U.S. has brought charges against four individuals following the interception of a dhow carrying Iranian-produced arms in the Arabian Sea.
Panama Canal Water Crisis: Promises $8.5B To Aid Climate
Authority overseeing the Panama Canal has revealed plans to dedicate upwards of $8.5 billion to eco-friendly initiatives over the coming 5 years.
Spilled Oil Returning to Venezuela After Vessel Capsizes
Illicitly obtained oil originating from Venezuela has begun its return journey home, albeit in a concerning manner; as a 170km long oil slick.
Biden Confirms Two Oregon Sea-Windspots
BOEM has officially designated two Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore Oregon, encompassing a total of approximately 195,012 acres.