Category: Ships and Shipping

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.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Creates Upheaval at Largest U.S. Port for Car Trade

A bridge collapse closed Baltimore’s port, an important trade hub that ranks first in the nation by the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles.
In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge

The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.
In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge

The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.
It’s a Golden Age for Shipwreck Discoveries. Why?

More lost shipwrecks are being found because of new technology, climate change and more vessels scanning the ocean floor for science or commerce.