cargo ships
Coverage of cargo ships in the Nexus archive.
- Invasive bloody red shrimp confirmed to have spread to all 5 Great Lakes
Scientists confirmed the invasive bloody red shrimp, originally from Eastern Europe, has spread to all five Great Lakes, including Lake Superior. The shrimp, introduced by cargo ships, is half an inch long, bright red, and changes its diet as it matures. Ceci Weibert from Michigan's environmental department discussed the issue in an interview.
- Seafarers face ‘significant risk’ in Strait of Hormuz, unions say
The Strait of Hormuz has been classified as a 'Warlike Operations Area' until 9 July due to attacks on cargo ships in late June, prompting the suspension of a UN evacuation plan. Seafarers operating there under International Bargaining Forum agreements will receive double pay amid ongoing risks to life.
- Hormuz closure strands almost 1,200 cargo ships with $125bn worth of goods
The closure of the Hormuz Strait has stranded nearly 1,200 cargo ships carrying $125 billion in goods, raising concerns about global maritime trade. Insurer Allianz describes the blockade as 'unprecedented' and highlights risks to future trade.
- More cargo and coal to move through Norfolk Harbor with new deeper shipping channel
The Norfolk Harbor has been widened and deepened to 55 feet, allowing the largest Atlantic cargo ships to pass and increasing the port's annual throughput to 5.8 million TEUs.
- Collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks | 60 Minutes
The U.S. shipbuilding industry is declining, producing only three cargo ships annually compared to China's 1,000. The Trump administration has labeled this disparity a crisis with economic and national security risks.
- Trump says U.S. shipbuilding is in a crisis as it lags far behind China
Trump highlights a crisis in U.S. shipbuilding, noting China produces over 1,000 cargo ships annually while the U.S. builds around three. The administration cites economic and national security risks from this disparity.
- Deep-pocketed Miami residents duke it out to evict a fuel terminal in the city’s wealthiest ZIP code
Residents in Miami's wealthiest ZIP code are attempting to evict a marine terminal that supplies fuel to cargo and cruise ships at PortMiami. Locals argue the terminal is an eyesore.
- Pirates of the Strait: US fury over Iranian seizure of cargo ships in Hormuz after Trump extended ceasefire
The U.S. expressed fury over Iran's seizure of cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following a ceasefire extension by President Donald Trump.
- Pirates of the Strait: US fury over Iranian seizure of cargo ships in Hormuz after Trump extended ceasefire
The U.S. expressed anger following Iran's seizure of cargo ships in the Hormuz Strait, a critical maritime route, after President Trump extended a ceasefire in the region. The incident has heightened tensions amid ongoing geopolitical rivalries.
- Live updates: Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz as with peace talks in limbo
Iran seized at least two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz as peace talks with the U.S. remain stalled. President Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire indefinitely despite earlier reluctance, leaving the future of diplomatic efforts uncertain.
- HORMUZ TRACKER: Traffic Stays at a Trickle of Iran-Aligned Ships
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains minimal, with oil tankers and cargo ships lining up as seen from the UAE. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about Iran-aligned ships in the strategically vital waterway.