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News•Mar 1, 2026
Op-Ed: Gulf States Face a Strategic Choice After Iranian Attacks
Iranian drone attacks on Dubai and other Gulf cities followed the launch of Operation Epic Fury, immediately crippling air services and throttling ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, heavily dependent on imported food and oil‑export revenues, now face a stark strategic dilemma. They can either endure the escalating assaults, risking prolonged economic damage, or join U.S. and Israeli forces, leveraging their modern air forces to push back Iran. The choice will determine the region’s trade stability and security outlook.
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Austal USA Launches Final EPF - Future USNS Lansing (EPF 16)
Austal USA launched the U.S. Navy’s final Expeditionary Fast Transport, USNS Lansing (EPF 16), marking the 26th ship to use its modular launch system. The vessel was lifted, moved onto a barge, floated for the first time in a dry dock, and...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Hanwha and Greece’s Onex Shipyards Partner to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Power Systems and Greece’s Onex Shipyards & Technologies signed a trilateral agreement, witnessed by U.S. officials, to develop LNG‑powered newbuildings and floating storage‑regasification units. Hanwha will supply critical equipment to Onex’s two Greek shipyards while sharing...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Chinese Ship Completes First Autonomous Docking and Cargo Handling
Four years after launching the world’s first autonomous electric feeder, China’s 300‑TEU vessel Zhi Fei completed its first fully autonomous docking at Qingdao Port, completing the maneuver in just 30 seconds. The ship, capable of crew‑managed, remote‑controlled or unmanned navigation, operates...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
UK Consortium Proposes Floating Nuclear Plant for U.S. Military
A UK‑led consortium, headed by Core Power, has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Pentagon to build a 300 MW ship‑borne nuclear power plant. The floating reactor would tap the Department of Defense’s existing regulatory framework for naval reactors, enabling rapid...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
A.P Moller Capital Invests $240 Million in Morocco’s Transport Sector
A.P. Moller Capital’s Morocco Fund has closed a $243 million financing round to back transport and logistics projects across Morocco. The round includes a $65 million commitment from the Danish Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II and positions the fund within the Mohammed VI Investment Fund....
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Deals•Feb 22, 2026
A.P Moller Capital’s Morocco Fund Raises $243 Million for Transport and Logistics Infrastructure
A.P Moller Capital’s Morocco Fund secured $243 million to invest in Morocco’s transport and logistics infrastructure, with a $65 million commitment from Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II and interest from other institutional investors. The capital will support port development, renewable energy projects, and...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Hutchison Makes Overtures to Panama for Negotiations Over Terminal Ops
Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison has formally asked Panama to reopen talks on the concession to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals that flank the Panama Canal. The request follows a Panama Supreme Court ruling that declared the law granting the...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics
Transport decarbonisation is shifting fuel flows from traditional crude‑based products to low‑carbon chemicals such as ammonia, methanol and advanced biofuels. These fuels travel through the same chemical‑logistics network, but the sector’s coordination remains fragmented, causing costly buffers and delays. Experts...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Bangladesh Navy Acquires Decommissioned UK Survey Ship HMS Enterprise
The UK government announced the sale of the decommissioned Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy for an undisclosed amount. The ship, decommissioned in March 2023, will bolster Bangladesh’s maritime security and research capabilities.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Inocea Group Acquires Two UK Fleet Oilers
The UK Ministry of Defence has sold two fleet oilers to private maritime services provider Inocea Group. Announced on February 18, 2026, the deal transfers the vessels for commercial operation. Deal value was not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Chevron Signs Deals for E&P Acreage Off Greece
Chevron announced it has signed agreements to acquire exploration and production acreage offshore Greece. The deals, announced on February 17, 2026, expand Chevron's presence in the Mediterranean region. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Macquarie Asset Management to Acquire Qube Holdings in A$11.7B Deal
Macquarie Asset Management announced it will acquire Qube Holdings, Australia's largest integrated ports and logistics provider, in a cash transaction valuing Qube at approximately A$11.7 billion (US$8.3 billion). The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, represents a 28% premium to Qube's November...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Saltchuk to Acquire Great Lakes Dredge & Dock for $1.5B
Saltchuk, a transportation and logistics holding company, announced it will acquire Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, a marine construction and dredging firm, in a $1.5 billion transaction. The acquisition expands Saltchuk’s marine services portfolio and is expected to close later this...
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