Tag: maritime
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Port of Oakland Reports Steady July Cargo, Boosts Almond Exports to Morocco
The Port of Oakland's July 2026 Maritime Newsletter reveals steady cargo volumes, strengthened almond export ties with Morocco, and ongoing efforts to explore containerized California rice exports, signaling robust trade activity.
BusinessEconomyTradeTransportationAgriculture Port of Oaklandcargoalmond exportsMoroccoCalifornia ricemaritime
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Port of Oakland Launches $640 Million Project to Modernize Waterways
The Port of Oakland and Army Corps of Engineers initiated a $640 million project to widen turning basins, preparing for larger, advanced vessels. This infrastructure upgrade aims to boost regional economy and maintain Oakland's competitive global shipping position.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironmentEmployment and Labor Port of OaklandArmy Corps of EngineersTurning Basins ProjectOakland, CaliforniaInfrastructureMaritimeEconomic Development
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Longtime Industry Leader Bryan Brandes Joins Port of Long Beach as Chief Commercial Officer
Bryan Brandes, a veteran with over 30 years in shipping and ports, has been named Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of Long Beach. He will lead commercial operations, aiming to boost competitiveness and support the Port's 2050 vision to…
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportationEnvironmentEducation Bryan BrandesPort of Long BeachChief Commercial OfficerCommercial OperationsShippingMaritimeSupply Chain
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Shadow Fleet Tanker Master Pleads Guilty to Evading U.S. Coast Guard in Atlantic Pursuit
Ship master Avtandil Kalandadze pleaded guilty to evading the U.S. Coast Guard during a weeks-long pursuit of his "shadow fleet" tanker, the Bella 1, which transported illicit Iran-origin oil, endangering service members and undermining sanctions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictWorldFederal GovernmentLegalMilitaryMiddle EastLatin AmericaTransportation Avtandil KalandadzeU.S. Coast GuardIranOil SmugglingSanctions EvasionNational SecurityMaritimeFBI
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Media Monitor: U.S. seizes fifth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Reuters reports the U.S. has seized the Olina tanker in the Caribbean, the fifth vessel targeted recently as Washington increases efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMilitaryTradeEnergy Venezuelaoil tankerOlinasanctionsPDVSAmaritimeUSA TODAY