News•Mar 1, 2026
Seaspan Introduces New Remote-Controlled Vehicle
Seaspan has launched Dockboy, a remote‑controlled ultra‑high‑pressure cleaning system designed for hull maintenance. The tool removes barnacles, anti‑fouling paint and coatings in a single pass, delivering a paint‑ready surface. Fully containerized, Dockboy can be moved between Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards, supporting large‑scale projects. Executives highlight its ergonomic benefits, lower noise, and role in modernizing the company’s commercial ship‑repair operations.
By MarineLink
News•Mar 1, 2026
EPS Boosts VLCC Series with Two More Hengli Newbuilds
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed two additional 306,000 dwt VLCC orders with China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet to ten VLCCs at the yard. The vessels are part of a five‑ship order slated for delivery in 2029‑2030, completing a broader...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 1, 2026
KMTC Tied to Six HD Hyundai Boxships
Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has placed a KRW 372.4 bn ($258 m) order for six 1,800‑TEU feeder containerships with HD Hyundai shipyards. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between August 2027 and June 2028, adding to KMTC’s fleet of more than 60 ships that...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 1, 2026
Iran Conflict Threatens India’s $4.5 Billion Electronics Exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz Route Disruptions
India’s electronics and tech exports to the Gulf, valued at $4.5 billion in FY26, face disruption as the Iran‑Israel conflict restricts airspace and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, the second‑largest buyer, accounted for $4.1 billion of those shipments,...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
West Asia Conflict May Spike Dal Prices; Rice Exports to Iran at Risk
The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to push global pulse prices higher, threatening a rise in dal costs for Indian households. India imports roughly 5‑6 million tonnes of pulses from Myanmar, Canada and Africa, leaving the domestic market vulnerable to...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Why Compliance Failures Are Costing MedTech Manufacturers Millions
Compliance failures are now costing MedTech manufacturers millions, as regulators require deeper traceability, faster reporting, and unified post‑market oversight. Gaps in ERP and QMS integration lead to delayed approvals, recalls, and costly litigation, turning compliance into a direct revenue driver....
By ERP News
News•Mar 1, 2026
Hormuz Trade Slows to Trickle as Attacks Continue
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil conduit, has seen trade reduced to a trickle after a wave of escalatory attacks. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, followed by Iranian reprisals triggered by the reported assassination of Supreme Leader...
By Energy Intelligence
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...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Mar 1, 2026
Chokepoints Under Pressure: When Geography and Conflict Strain the Arteries of Global Trade
The article highlights how simultaneous geopolitical tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and Pakistan’s Arabian Sea threaten global maritime trade. Iranian Revolutionary Guard warnings triggered tanker stand‑offs, navigation interference, and a surge in war‑risk insurance premiums, while...
By gCaptain
News•Mar 1, 2026
Borderlands Mexico: Canada, Mexico Draw Record Foreign Investment in 2025
Canada and Mexico posted record foreign direct investment in 2025, underscoring North America’s growing role as a manufacturing hub. Canada received $96.8 billion, the strongest inflow in 18 years, while Mexico attracted a historic $40.87 billion, a 10.8% year‑over‑year rise. U.S. investors...
By FreightWaves
News•Mar 1, 2026
Redefining Healthcare Supply Chain Performance, From Spend Control to Strategic Value
Healthcare supply chains are evolving from back‑office cost centers to strategic assets that influence operating rooms, pharmacies, and executive decision‑making. Hospitals now align supply metrics with labor and revenue data, exposing cross‑functional savings that were previously siloed. Objective analytics and...
By SupplyChainBrain Logistics
News•Mar 1, 2026
Why Is the Midwest the Most Volatile Region in the U.S.?
The Midwest has become the most volatile U.S. trucking region over the past six months, with tender rejection rates consistently 4‑5 percentage points higher than any other area. A disproportionate share of refrigerated shipments—30% to 35% of all outbound reefer—tightens...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 28, 2026
Agentic AI for Modern Manufacturing and Supply Chain Success
MuleSoft is promoting agentic AI combined with APIs to modernize legacy manufacturing and supply‑chain systems. The approach leverages MuleSoft Agent Fabric to connect on‑prem and cloud applications, eliminating both API and agent sprawl. Analyst IDC highlights that this AI‑API synergy...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 28, 2026
European Defence Ministers Plot Further Russian Oil Disruption
European defence ministers convened in Krakow to discuss escalating measures against Russian seaborne oil exports. France seized the 115,600‑dwt aframax tanker Grinch, carrying 730,000 barrels of crude, and released it after the shipowner paid a €3 million fine. Ministers aim to...
By TradeWinds
News•Feb 28, 2026
Israel Receives Dozens of Military Vehicles in New Supply Delivery
Israel’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that a cargo ship unloaded dozens of Humvees, trucks and other military gear at Haifa Port, bolstering IDF operations under Operation Roaring Lion. The delivery is part of a broader logistics campaign that has moved more than...
By Defence Blog