Category: Maritime Affairs

Maritime Logistics Professional | September 21, 2023

Partners Agree Emission Reductions on Rotterdam-Singapore Corridor

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam Authority and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are working to reduce…

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Maritime Logistics Professional | September 21, 2023

Positive Volumes for Dry Bulk Trade, but Prospects Set to Dampen

The unwinding of supply chain inefficiencies and rising vessel orders are set to dampen positive deadweight demand in the dry bulk market, according to Maritime Strategies International (MSI)…

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Breaking Defense | September 21, 2023

Senate confirms new Joint Chiefs chairman, set to vote on Marine and Army chiefs in political twist

The US Capitol. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The US Senate tonight confirmed Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…

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The Hill, Columnists | September 20, 2023

Senate advances joint chiefs chair nomination over Tuberville hold

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The Hill, Columnists | September 20, 2023

Trump vows expanded travel ban if reelected

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Maritime Logistics Professional | September 20, 2023

Remote Operations: Challenges & Opportunities

Digitalization in the maritime industry continues to grow. Technology is constantly evolving, providing organizations with new ways to transform and manage their…

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Breaking Defense | September 20, 2023

With ITAR reform, ‘culture change’ will be key to AUKUS, says Australia’s Chief Defense Scientist

Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) transits the Thames River during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. (US Navy) WASHINGTON — It’s “exciting” that…

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The Hill, Columnists | September 20, 2023

Helping enlisted veterans succeed at the nation’s elite colleges

A 2016 New York Times Opinion essay by columnist Frank Bruni highlighted the absence of enlisted military veterans at the nation’s most elite colleges. The essay cites data showing that…

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The Hill, Columnists | September 20, 2023

Republican anger grows at GOP holdouts

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Breaking Defense | September 20, 2023

CHIPS are down: DoD awards $240M to build 8 tech hubs, official warns shutdown would be ‘crushing’

The US is investing heavily in microelectronics. (Photo by Rudolfs Klintsons via Pexels) WASHINGTON — The Pentagon today announced the first set of awards under the CHIPS Act totaling $240 million…

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The Arab Weekly | September 20, 2023

GCC countries, US call for complete demarcation of Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime borders

The joint statement followed a meeting of the GCC’s foreign ministers, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi in New York.

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The Arab Weekly | September 20, 2023

US lawmakers urge Biden to help Kurdistan with reopening of northern Iraq-Turkey pipeline

Turkey halted flows on Iraq’s northern oil export route this year after an arbitration ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ordered Ankara to pay Baghdad damages for unauthorised…

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The Arab Weekly | September 20, 2023

US lawmakers urge Biden to help with reopening of Iraq-Turkey pipeline

Turkey halted flows on Iraq’s northern oil export route this year after an arbitration ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ordered Ankara to pay Baghdad damages for unauthorised…

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The Hill, International | September 20, 2023

Mexican railroad suspends freight service citing migrant safety

A major Mexican railroad company has temporarily stopped 60 trains on south-to-north routes because of rising deaths and injuries of freighthopping migrants. Ferromex, a company that operates several routes that…

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Breaking Defense | September 19, 2023

Commerce study highlights benefits, challenges for allied space surveillance cooperation

The risks of in-space smash-ups is growing as Earth’s orbit becomes more congested. (European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking Consortium) AMOS 2023 — An experiment conducted by the Commerce Department…

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The Hill, Technology | September 19, 2023

Republican states urge judge to side with Montana over TikTok ban

Virginia and 17 other GOP-led states filed a brief in support of Montana in a lawsuit it faces from social media giant TikTok. The lawsuit was filed in May in…

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Breaking Defense | September 19, 2023

Under DIU ‘3.0,’ innovation hub looks to take on more embedded role throughout DoD

The Pentagon logo, after some technical difficulties. (Graphic by Breaking Defense) WASHINGTON — By design, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has existed as an office always somewhat apart from the…

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The Hill, International | September 19, 2023

Biden: US seeks to keep relationship with China from tipping into conflict

President Biden told world leaders at the United Nations Tuesday that he is not seeking conflict with China but that the U.S. will “push back on aggression and intimidation” as…

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The Hill, Defense | September 19, 2023

Veterans group knocks Tuberville hold on promotions as 'un-American assault on our military' in new ad

Liberal veterans organization VoteVets is out with another political ad taking aim at Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for holding up more than 300 senior military officers over an abortion policy…

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Pacific Maritime Magazine | September 19, 2023

Crowley, SEACOR Form Joint Venture

Images via Crowley Maritime, SEACOR Holdings. Crowley Maritime and SEACOR Holdings (through its Seabulk Tankers, Inc. subsidiary) have formed a joint venture called Fairwater Holdings LLC to expand both companies’…

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Pacific Maritime Magazine | September 19, 2023

U.S. Navy Releasing Leased Acreage to Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego. Image via POSD. The U.S. Navy has agreed to relinquish its lease of a 3.4-acre site to the Port of San Diego, paving the way…

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Nikkei Asia | September 19, 2023

ASEAN troops launch maritime drills amid South China Sea tension

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WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs | September 19, 2023

Countering crime in Africa’s maritime domain: law enforcement and environmental contamination threat intervention

Abstract Crime in the maritime domain has evolved over the past two decades. Its changing face has been influenced by interventions both on land and at sea. This paper ruminates…

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War on the Rocks | September 19, 2023

A Chat with Britain’s Top Officer, Adm. Radakin

Ryan sat down at the War on the Rocks office with Adm. Sir Antony Radakin, the professional head of the United Kingdom’s military. The two discussed the United Kingdom’s support…

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Breaking Defense | September 18, 2023

Leonardo offers first look at Proteus Rotary Wing UAS concept design

Leonardo’s naval based Proteus Rotary Wing UAS (RWUAS) concept on display at DSEI (Breaking Defense) DSEI 2023 — Leonardo recently displayed its Proteus Rotary Wing UAS (RWUAS) concept model for…

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