UK Sells Decommissioned Survey Ship HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh

Cargo Resupply Mission to U.S. Antarctic Station Completed

Published Feb 20, 2026 5:32 PM by The Maritime Executive

Military Sealift Command Pacific reports the 2026 cargo resupply mission for U.S. Antarctica operations has been completed. They note that MSC has been sending chartered cargo ships each year to the McMurdo Station since the operation was established in 1955. The cargo portion of this year’s operation was carried out with the Dutch heavylift vessel Plantijngracht (19,330 dwt) operated by Spliethoff. The vessel departed Port Hueneme, California, in early January after loading this year’s cargo shipments. The Plantijngracht arrived in...

Hutchison Makes Overtures to Panama for Negotiations Over Terminal Ops

Published Feb 20, 2026 4:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Hong Kong-based CH Hutchison is reported to have made a formal request to the government of Panama for negotiations over the operations of the terminals at each end of the Panama Canal. In statements made by the company on Panamanian radio, the company indicated it was fully prepared to “renegotiate absolutely everything” related to its concession to operate the terminals in Balboa and Cristobal. Since it was announced last month that Panama’s Supreme Court had ruled the law that established...

Japanese Cargo Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Splitting It and Killing Two

Published Feb 20, 2026 3:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

A small Japanese coast cargo ship is reported to have run down a recreational fishing boat midday on Friday, February 20, killing two people and injuring at least seven others. The force of the impact split the recreational fishing boat in two. The cargo ship Shinsei Maru (499 tons) had completed offloading a cargo of steel on Friday morning and departed Kinuura Port bound for Kurashiki Port. It is a new vessel that only entered service in 2025 and had...

Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics

Published Feb 20, 2026 2:31 PM by Mikael Lind et al.

[By Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Jeremy Bentham, Chye Poh Chua, Philippe Isler, Jens Lund-Nielsen, and Per Löfbom] Transport still relies heavily on fossil fuels and accounts for roughly one quarter of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Shifting this energy base to sustainable alternatives requires a systemic effort. As transport decarbonizes, the way fuels are supplied changes fundamentally. Crude oil and derived refined products are handled through mature infrastructure and well-established operating practices. In contrast, many low-carbon energy carriers fall outside...

Shipping

Cargo Resupply Mission to U.S. Antarctic Station Completed

Tugs & Salvage

Japanese Cargo Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Splitting It and Killing Two

Government

Mexico Seizes Nearly 10 Tonnes of Drugs and Three Semi-Submersibles

The Mexican authorities are highlighting their successful efforts in interdicting the flow of drugs along the country’s coast bound for the United States. On Thursday, the Mexican Navy (Semar) reported the third capture of a Low Profile Vessel, commonly known as a semi-submersible, stopped in recent weeks. Mexico’s efforts come as the United States has increased pressure on the drug cartels and demanded more action from its neighbors. Donald Trump has said the U.S. would act if the countries did...

Corporate News

Port Builds on Effort to Strengthen its Safety Culture to Reduce Injuries

[By: Port of Virginia] The Port of Virginia® is using a layered approach to strengthen safety throughout its operation by identifying the most common critical risks at its terminals and offices, emphasize safety as a core value and creation of an internal safety brand that serves as a continual reminder for everyone on port property. The effort was recently recognized by Signal Mutual, the insurance carrier for The Port of Virginia, which presented its Executive Leadership Award to Virginia International...

Cruise Ships

The Maritime Executive's Annual Cruise Edition is Now Available Online

Celebrating Cruising It was another record year for cruising in 2025, and this year is shaping up to be even better. Since the pandemic brought things to a halt in 2020-21, the cruise industry has been on a non-stop tear, fueled by pent-up demand and so-called “revenge travel.” Nearly 40 million people will take a cruise in 2026, more than half of them from the U.S. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – everything you want to know about...

Ports

APM Terminals Expands in Middle East with Jeddah Terminal Investment

Maersk’s terminal operator, APM Terminals, is positioning itself to benefit from the growing status of Jeddah Islamic Port as it announced the acquisition of a stake in a terminal operated by DP World. It represents APM’s first Red Sea presence and further expands its Middle East presence. As part of measures to deepen its presence in Saudi Arabia, APM Terminals entered into an agreement with DP World to acquire a 37.5 percent stake in the Southern Container Terminal (SCT) at...

Shipping

Cargo Resupply Mission to U.S. Antarctic Station Completed

Tugs & Salvage

Japanese Cargo Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Splitting It and Killing Two

Government

Mexico Seizes Nearly 10 Tonnes of Drugs and Three Semi-Submersibles

Corporate News

Port Builds on Effort to Strengthen its Safety Culture to Reduce Injuries

Cruise Ships

The Maritime Executive's Annual Cruise Edition is Now Available Online

Ports

APM Terminals Expands in Middle East with Jeddah Terminal Investment

Offshore

DOJ Files Appeal on Court Blocking Trump’s Moratorium on Wind Energy

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment & Natural Resources Division filed notice with the district court in Massachusetts for an appeal on the court ruling blocking Donald Trump’s Executive Order from January 2025 establishing a moratorium on permitting, leasing, and other authorizations for wind energy projects. It is the latest step in the Trump administration's continuing battle against renewable wind energy. The filing came 45 days after District Judge Patti B. Saris had ruled in December 2025, calling the Executive...

Shipbuilding

Austal Finalizes Large Contract to Build Australia’s Landing Craft Heavy

Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia highlighted the announcement by the government’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, as the finalization of a large contract to build the country’s new Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels. It was expecting to sign the contract, valued at approximately A$4 billion (US$2.8 billion), later on Friday while highlighting it was the second major contract for the company under its Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with Australia. The...

Environment

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

Accelleron, a leading provider of turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for marine engines and ships, recently released a study on the multifaceted, multi-industry challenges slowing shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels. TME recently spoke with CEO Daniel Bischofberger about the current state of marine decarbonization, regional developments in Asia-Pacific, and the path forward for the industry. Can you describe the current state of shipping's transition to carbon-neutral fuels? The ships are ready, but the fuel is not. The technology exists...

Business

Report: Israeli Regulator and Union Threaten Sale of Zim to Hapag

Reports from Israel continue to cite pockets of opposition to the agreement to sell Zim to Hapag-Lloyd in a deal valued at $4.2 billion and then split it into domestic and international operations. Zim has long held a unique position, viewed as a national asset, and many believe it is critical to the security of the Israeli state. Zim dates back to the formation of Israel, and in its 80-year history, it has been a means of transporting cargo for...

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UK Sells Decommissioned Survey Ship HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh

Cargo Resupply Mission to U.S. Antarctic Station Completed

Hutchison Makes Overtures to Panama for Negotiations Over Terminal Ops

Japanese Cargo Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Splitting It and Killing Two

Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics

Cargo Resupply Mission to U.S. Antarctic Station Completed

Japanese Cargo Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Splitting It and Killing Two

Mexico Seizes Nearly 10 Tonnes of Drugs and Three Semi-Submersibles

Port Builds on Effort to Strengthen its Safety Culture to Reduce Injuries

The Maritime Executive's Annual Cruise Edition is Now Available Online

APM Terminals Expands in Middle East with Jeddah Terminal Investment

Environmental Remediation at Aging Ports

Beyond Sanctions Lists: Navigating Fragmented Enforcement in Maritime Trade

The Modular Pivot: Repurposing Containers as Strategic Infrastructure

Cargo Resupply Mission to U.S. Antarctic Station Completed

Japanese Cargo Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Splitting It and Killing Two

Mexico Seizes Nearly 10 Tonnes of Drugs and Three Semi-Submersibles

Port Builds on Effort to Strengthen its Safety Culture to Reduce Injuries

The Maritime Executive's Annual Cruise Edition is Now Available Online

APM Terminals Expands in Middle East with Jeddah Terminal Investment

DOJ Files Appeal on Court Blocking Trump’s Moratorium on Wind Energy

Austal Finalizes Large Contract to Build Australia’s Landing Craft Heavy

Navigating the Deadlock: Accelleron’s Daniel Bischofberger on Green Fuels

Report: Israeli Regulator and Union Threaten Sale of Zim to Hapag

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