On June 26, Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony in Paducah, KY for the M/V Chuck A.J. Arnold and M/V John D. Roberts, two vessels of the leading carrier on America’s inland waterways. The M/V John Roberts is named after Ingram Marine Group’s Chief Executive Officer, John Roberts. Roberts assumed the role in… Read More
China has officially commissioned its first hydrogen-electric tugboat at Qingdao Port, marking a significant step in maritime decarbonisation and the advancement of zero-emission port operations. The vessel, named Hydrogen-Electric Tug No.1 or Qing Dian Tuo 1, began operations on 26 June 2025, following its construction by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard and development by the Liangang Innovation Team at Shandong Port Qingdao Port Group Co., Ltd…. Read More
WASHINGTON STATE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the selection of Eastern Shipbuilding Group to construct three new hybrid-electric ferries for the state. “After careful consideration and conversations with legislative leaders, I selected Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build 3 new hybrid-electric boats,” Ferguson wrote on X. He also emphasized that Eastern Shipbuilding Group was chosen as “the… Read More
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — On 4 September 2025, Rotterdam becomes the focal point for Europe’s autonomous and unmanned future with the launch of DroneHorizon 2025: Accelerating Autonomous and Unmanned Systems in Europe’s Critical Domains. This high-level summit is dedicated to advancing strategic and digital autonomy, resilience, and cross-border innovation in ports and critical infrastructure. This inaugural event is brought to life by a… Read More
One way to save American shipping and shipbuilding is to restore the often criticized Jones Act. Another policy to revive our maritime industry is vigorous antitrust enforcement. On April 9, President Donald Trump used his Sharpie to sign an executive order titled Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads. But while Trump’s shower order was showered with… Read More
