Category: Ships and Shipping

To Save the Panama Canal From Drought, a Disruptive Fix

In the wake of a drought that hampered shipping, the Panama Canal’s overseers are eager to expand water storage. Climate change leaves them no choice.
Can the S.S. United States Be Saved?

(The storied ocean liner, that is.)
How Climate Change Is Changing the Mississippi’s Cruise Business

Though operators are building ships, and towns are investing in landings and other infrastructure, fluctuations in the river’s flow, exacerbated by climate change, are hampering sailings.
Sailing the Mediterranean on a 136-Passenger Windjammer

We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, it’s elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out.
The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out

The coronavirus pandemic schooled the world in the essential role of global supply chains. Have we learned anything from it?
Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays

The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships further from the shores of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics.
Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent

The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to exonerate them from liability. The city argued otherwise.
Trains, Trucks and Tractors: The Race to Reroute Goods From Baltimore

Since the collapse of the Key Bridge, other East Coast ports have absorbed the cargo previously handled in Baltimore, but some parts of the supply chain like trucking are struggling.
Who Will Pay for the Baltimore Bridge Collapse?

Disputes over liability and the cost of claims could take years for insurers to resolve and result in billions of dollars in payouts.
Denmark Closes Shipping Lane Over Risk of Accidental Missile Launch

The military said the missile malfunctioned during a test aboard a warship, and there was a possibility it could fly a short distance, but no risk of the warhead exploding.
Auto Industry Expects Minimal Disruption From Port Shutdown

Baltimore is a top destination for car shipments, but companies are finding ways to use other ports on the East Coast.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Shows Fragility of Global Trade

The destruction of a Baltimore bridge has crippled a busy port, adding to the strains confronting the global supply chain.