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Stormy Weather in South Africa Splits Beached Cargo Ship Apart

During a recent storm, 22-foot-swells repeatedly slammed into the vessel, cracking the hull and breaking the ship into four pieces.

A view of the MV Ultra Galaxy from the window of a rescue craft on July 8. Photo: South African Maritime Safety Authority

EU Cases of Olive Oil Fraud and Mislabeling Hit Record High

The incident reports included oils contaminated with unauthorized substances such as pesticides, mineral oils and one case where glass fragments were discovered.

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U.K. Warns of Border Delays When New EU Border System Begins

Tourists and businesspeople entering from non-EU countries, including the U.K., will be required to register details such as their fingerprints and photograph at the border.

Photo: Bloomberg

End of Trucking Recession Finally in Sight as Freight Rates Rise

The optimism suggests one of the last industries still beset by pandemic-era disruptions may be finally recovering.

Photo: iStock / DarthArt

Which ‘Green’ Fuel Type Will Ship Operators Adopt? Time Will Tell

There’s a slow-speed race going on to determine which “green” alternative marine fuel will prevail in the years ahead — and it’s far from clear who the winner will be.

An LNG carrier vessel. Photo: iStock / nikkytok

Container Shipping Rates Dip for First Time in Months as Restock Rally Fades

The Drewry World Container Index composite of eight major trade lanes dropped 2.2% to $5,806 for a 40-foot unit, snapping a 12-week-long advance.

Shipping containers in South Korea. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

Lawsuit Claims Port of LA Has Flooded Bay With Wastewater for Years

The environmental group alleges that the port's pump station violated Clean Water Act discharge limits more than 2,000 times in the last five years.

Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock.com/wpd911

Podcast | An Urgent Call for a Domestically Sourced Biomanufacturing Supply Chain

The U.S. can’t have a vibrant “bio-based” manufacturing sector without an equally strong source of domestic materials to support it.

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MEDLOG Breaks Ground on New Multimodal Terminal Near Paris

MEDLOG's Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyeres project will add infrastructure to facilitate rail and barge transportation of goods across the Greater East and Paris region of France.

Photo: Mediterranean Shipping Company

Crews 'Racing Against Time' to Contain Oil Spill in Manila Bay

Massive waves brought on by typhoon rainfall reportedly sank the MT Terra Nova tanker on July 25, killing one crew member, with 16 others rescued.

The MT Terra Nova as it sank into the waters of Manila Bay on July 25. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

How ML & AI Could Revolutionize Supply Chain Management and Boost Efficiency

AI & ML technology integrations provide broad advantages for supply chain management.

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Western Sanctions, Houthi Attacks Boost Appeal of Russia’s Arctic Sea Route

Last year, the waterway saw a record 36 million tons of cargo pass through, of which more than half was super-chilled liquefied natural gas.

Photo: istockphoto.com/portfolio/Jean_Landry

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