Shipping

Divers recovered the bodies of two men who died when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship crashed into it.

“The whole bridge just fell down!” an officer said on an emergency call as authorities raced to close the Francis Scott Key Bridge just before it was struck by a container ship.

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Dali, a Singapore-flagged ship, smashed into the bridge.

Venture Global LNG is building a large fleet of liquefied natural gas-powered vessels, amid numerous legal fights.

A study by last-mile solutions provider OneRail addresses retailers’ concerns about diversifying delivery networks and highlights strategies such as leveraging technology for strategic planning.

Descartes’ monthly report shows strong February container imports, but March and April volumes appear less certain.

Transfix’s new feature aims to streamline logistics for small and midsize businesses by addressing manual processes and securing competitive rates, in line with an integrated marketplace approach.

Houthis, the Lunar New Year, drought in the Panama Canal, an impending potential strike and the upcoming election mean rough seas in 2024. Here’s how shippers can protect themselves.

Seattle-based OpenTug says it serviced over 3 million tons of marine cargo across 25,000 miles of U.S. marine highways in 2023.

In this edition: East Coast ports take center stage, demurrage charges get a hike, and another acquisition is complete.

Isometric Technologies announced the winners of its third annual service excellence awards.

Documentation and fintech platform ODeX conducted a survey assessing the maritime industry’s views on digital documentation in ocean shipping.

A new report from venture capital firm UP.Partners takes a look at the impact of the freight recession and new developments in the industry.

DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and related sectors.

Angela Chao, CEO of global shipping firm Foremost Group and Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, died in a car accident.

Despite concerns about the impact of international tensions on global trade, shipyards are flooded with orders.

Uber Freight plans to make its API publicly available for scheduling in the second half of the year.

This feature empowers GoodShip’s shippers to craft personalized constraints, aligning with supply chain goals for optimal, strategic procurement decisions.

Lunar New Year and the Suez Canal conflict are having a significant effect on supply chains.

Mexico’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail corridor could complement container movements along the Panama Canal.