U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers recovered the remains of ten sailors who were aboard the USS John S. McCain when it collided with the much larger, Liberian-flagged oil and chemical tanker Alnic MC.
UK to begin truck platooning trials
In an effort to lower emissions and increase efficiency, the United Kingdom will be commencing a three-phase trial to evaluate truck platooning on major roadways throughout the nation.
Trade Trends: Blockchain provides opportunity for ‘radical’ trade automation
The fulfillment of blockchain’s potential will require social and political change, as well as for companies to relinquish their current manual processes and governments to relinquish some of their control over those processes.
Port of LA introduces new security measures following deadly trespassing incident
Additional measures taken by the Port of Los Angeles in the wake of a bizarre incident in which a man fell from a crane include fortified entries and exits, additional signage, cones and security checking the credentials of all workers and vendors.
Navios Maritime to sell 10m new shares
The container carrier will sell each share for $5 each, raising $50 million for future vessel purchases and working capital, Navios Maritime said in a statement.
Port of Long Beach diesel pollution down 88% since 2005
Diesel particulate matter, smog-forming nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and greenhouse gases have all declined significantly in the past 11 years, according to the Southern California port’s latest annual emissions report.
PHMSA awards hazmat training grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has awarded more than $4 million in grants for a handful of hazardous materials training programs.
CSL deploys largest conventional geared bulk carrier in Canada
Canadian Steamship Lines’ 15-year-old, 615-foot vessel MV Ferbec, which previously served in the ocean carrier’s Australian fleet, now operates in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
NCRR to invest in rail infrastructure, textile facility
Regional short-line the North Carolina Railroad Co. will put up $60 million in funding for a textile plant in Asheboro, N.C. and an adjacent rail spur between the plant and a Norfolk Southern Railway line.
FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 19 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.