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Hong Kong Ship Captain Detained Over 2023 Baltic Pipeline Damage

6 days ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The captain of a Hong Kong-flagged container ship has been remanded in custody in connection with the October 2023 damage to the Balticconnector pipeline, a critical natural gas infrastructure connecting Estonia and Finland. China’s South Morning Post reports that Captain Wan Wenguo, 43, appeared in Hong Kong’s Eastern Court facing criminal damage charges and two violations of marine by-laws related to the NewNew Polar Bear’s voyage between October and December 2023.
U.S. Container Imports Set for Historic Decline as New Trump Tariffs Impact Supply Chain

6 days ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

Import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are poised to see their first year-over-year decline in more than 18 months, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The decline comes as President Trump’s recent series of tariffs begin to show tangible effects on the supply chain.
UK Targets Russia's Shadow Fleet in Largest-Ever Maritime Sanctions Package

6 days ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The UK government announced today its largest-ever sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, with measures aimed at up to 100 oil tankers responsible for transporting more than $24 billion worth of cargo since early 2024. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) meeting in Oslo, comes as part of broader efforts to protect critical national infrastructure and curtail Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine.
Shipbuilder HD Hyundai Launches Korea’s First Humanoid Robot Project

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai is leading Korea’s first welding humanoid initiative in partnership with two global AI and robotics leaders. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics have partnered with Persona AI and Vazil Company to develop humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyard environments.
Descartes: U.S. Container Imports Surge in April as Tariff Impact Looms

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

U.S. container imports remained resilient in April 2025, with volumes reaching 2.4 million TEUs, marking a 1.2% increase from March and a significant 9.1% rise year-over-year. The growth comes amid major changes in the global trade landscape, particularly the Trump Administration’s implementation of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods earlier in April. According to the latest Descartes Global Shipping Report released today, the impressive performance represents one of the strongest Aprils on record.
Google and Shell Partner to Extend Life of Netherlands' First Offshore Wind Farm

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

Tech giant Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Shell to extend the operational life of the Netherlands’ first offshore wind farm. The historic agreement marks the first time a corporate PPA has been used to extend an offshore wind farm’s lifespan. The deal will add at least four years of operation beyond the facility’s original decommissioning date. Under the terms of the agreement, Google will purchase the entire 108-megawatt capacity of the Shell NoordzeeWind facility.
Pentagon Inspector General Reports Major Challenges in Gaza Pier Operation

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) has released a critical evaluation of the military’s Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) operations, highlighting significant challenges during last year’s Operation Neptune Solace in Gaza. JLOTS capabilities, which enable cargo delivery from ship to shore in areas lacking fixed-port facilities, came under scrutiny following the DoD’s humanitarian aid mission to Gaza in 2024.
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Port Operators, Teapot Refinery Over Iranian Oil Shipments

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced today a significant expansion of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil export operations, marking its first action against terminal operators in China’s Shandong Province. The sanctions focus on Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd., a so-called Chinese “teapot” refinery, and three port terminal operators in Shandong Province.
Maersk Posts Strong Q1 Results as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over 2025 Outlook

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

Danish logistics conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) reported a significant improvement in its first-quarter 2025 performance, with revenue growing 7.8% to USD 13.3 billion and EBIT surging to USD 1.3 billion from USD 177 million in the previous year.
Red Sea Ceasefire Deal Sparks Concerns Over Potential Freight Rate Collapse

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

A recent ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Yemen’s Houthi militia has raised questions about the potential impact on global shipping rates, with industry experts warning of possible more market disruption if vessels return to Red Sea routes.