Tag: commercial_shipping
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Port of Long Beach, MARAD Partner on Nuclear Energy for Maritime Future
The Port of Long Beach and MARAD have partnered to advance small modular reactor technology for commercial maritime use. This first-of-its-kind agreement aims to power vessels and port operations, ensuring future energy demands are met while establishing safety protocols with…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeTransportationEnergy Port of Long BeachMARADSmall Modular ReactorMaritime EnergyNuclear TechnologyCommercial ShippingPort Operations
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on 'Dark Crossings' in Strait of Hormuz
Newsweek reports commercial ships are making 'dark crossings' in the Strait of Hormuz by turning off their AIS. This practice, while keeping oil flowing, risks perpetuating the U.S.-Iran conflict and maintaining U.S. military presence in the region.
ConflictBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMediaMiddle EastMilitaryEconomyTransportationDigital and Print PublishingIran Strait of HormuzCommercial ShippingAutomatic Identification SystemOil PricesMilitary ConflictNewsweek
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Media Monitor: U.S. Strikes Iran Targets Amid Strait of Hormuz Hostilities
The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. forces have again struck targets in Iran for a third day, escalating hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening ongoing peace talks.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMiddle EastMilitaryTradeGeneral Politics IranStrait of HormuzMilitary StrikesCommercial ShippingCeasefirePeace TalksThe Washington Post
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Completion of Deepest East Coast Shipping Channel in Norfolk
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the completion of the $450 million Norfolk Harbor dredging project, making The Port of Virginia home to the deepest commercial shipping channel on the U.S. East Coast, boosting trade and economic growth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationAgriculture Norfolk HarborPort of VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerDredging ProjectCommercial ShippingEconomic DevelopmentVirginiaReston
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Media Monitor: India Protests U.S. Navy Attacks in Gulf, Citing Civilian Deaths and Shipping Concerns
The Hindu is reporting that India has lodged a strong protest with the U.S. over Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar calling the actions unjustified.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeMiddle EastMilitary IndiaIranMaritime SecurityGulfCommercial ShippingOil TradeThe Hindu