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The Independent
17-07-2025
- The Independent
Almost 3,000lbs of cocaine discovered on ship headed for Spain
Almost 3,000lbs (1,300kg) of cocaine was seized on a container ship bound for Málaga, Spanish officials have said. Footage released by Spain 's Interior Ministry on Thursday (17 July) showed authorities intercepting the drugs on the vessel 40 miles from the Bay of Cádiz. Thirty-eight bales of cocaine were seized, and the vessel is being inspected. The Interior Ministry said the operation took place when authorities learned of the movement of a container ship on the Vigo-Málaga route, which they suspected might be carrying the drug. Authorities discovered that the ship had been attacked by stowaways attempting to extract the bales of cocaine from the containers and then unload them onto another vessel.
Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Why the US's New Shipbuilding Strategy Is Unlikely to Work
The largest container ship ever built in the United States is the Kaimana Hila. Completed in Philadelphia in 2019, it can transport 3,220 shipping containers, each 20 feet long. The largest container ships now on the seas, however, were built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding near Shanghai, and have a capacity of 24,346 containers. They are, quite simply, in a different league. That comparison underscores the misguided logic behind the Trump administration's plan to attack China's maritime industry dominance. Starting Oct. 14, the administration aims to tax imports that arrive in Chinese-owned or Chinese-built ships, as well as any vehicles arriving in foreign-built vehicle carriers. (In some cases, the fees would be forgiven if the owner takes delivery of a similar US-built vessel within three years.) For good measure, the White House also wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese-made shipping containers themselves, as well as ship-to-shore cranes and the chassis on which trucks move containers to and from ports.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crowley Adds Newest LNG Ship to Fleet Expanding Caribbean and Central American Service
Tiscapa Will Offer Service Connecting U.S. and Dominican Republic JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley's newest, LNG-powered containership Tiscapa began its inaugural service today, adding faster, bigger options for timely ocean cargo transport around the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. Like its sister ships in the Avance Class, Tiscapa features container capacity for 1,400 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), including 300 refrigerated units. This ship was specifically designed to quickly and frequently deliver cargo while using lower emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) for fuel. "The addition of Tiscapa to our fleet marks another milestone in Crowley's commitment to delivering efficient and reliable logistics solutions across the region," said Andrew Davis, vice president of operations for Crowley Logistics. "With its LNG-powered design and expanded capacity for dry and refrigerated goods, Tiscapa enhances our ability to provide faster, dependable service for customers moving essential goods throughout the U.S. and Caribbean Basin." Tiscapa departed from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida, for its first commercial voyage serving the Caribbean Basin. Following a transition period of service for the region, Tiscapa will begin providing regular service between the U.S., Dominican Republic and Central America, offering direct market connections for goods such as medical devices, household goods, food and perishables. This follows sister ships Quetzal and Copán, which are also strategically built to serve El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and the growing trade between the U.S. and Central America. Avance Class ships, operated under charter from Eastern Pacific Shipping, are named to honor the cultural aspects of Central America, where Crowley has operated shipping and logistics services for more than 60 years. Located in the capital city of Managua in Nicaragua, Tiscapa is a lagoon of volcanic origin that formed over 10,000 years ago. The area surrounding it contains pre-Columbian remains and a massive Augusto Sandino statue, an iconic symbol of the city. The fourth and final Avance Class ship, Torogoz, which is named for the national bird of El Salvador, is due to enter service this August. About Crowley Crowley is a private-held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company. For more than 130 years, its portfolio of businesses has provided innovative ocean and land transportation services for the commercial and government sectors. As a global ship owner and operator, Crowley serves 36 nations and island territories and is one of the leading employers of U.S. mariners. Visit to learn more. Media Contact David DeCamp, Crowley, 904-727-4263, Torey Vogel, Crowley, 904-726-4536, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Crowley Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Independent
28-05-2025
- The Independent
Watch: Cargo ship leaks hazardous material into sea after sinking off Indian coast
Showing now | News 00:23 Watch the moment a containership carrying oil and hazardous cargo sinks off the coast on India. Video footage recorded from the Indian Coast Guard shows a Liberian-flagged vessel slowly descending into the Arabian Sea. All 24 crew members on board were rescued however some of the ship's 640 containers have been spotted floating towards the shore, prompting the state of Kerala in south west India to issue a high alert. Authorities fear that harmful substances from the ship and its cargo could endanger wildlife and people in the area, which is a well-known tourist spot. Residents have been cautioned against touching any cargo that washes up, whilst fishermen have been told not to sail too close to the sunken vessel. Tiny plastic pellets have since been found on beaches in Kerala.
