The biggest ship in the world, Star of the Seas, makes its inaugural journey from Port Canaveral in Florida.
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Sea Makes Its Debut The world’s largest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Sea, launched from Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday. This massive vessel features eight neighborhoods, 20 decks, and seven pools, with a capacity to host 5,000 passengers. Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, […]
Russia strikes Ukrainian port in overnight assault following Trump’s warning of sanctions
In response to President Trump’s recent threats of sanctions, Russia launched an overnight assault on Ukraine, deploying over 300 drones and targeting Odesa, a crucial port city. The attacks affected around 10 regions late Friday, with Russian forces firing 344 drones—approximately 200 of which were Shahed drones—alongside 45 missiles. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, […]
Los Angeles port experiences unprecedented container traffic as tariff deadlines approach
Importers are hurrying to bring goods into the US as the deadline for new tariffs approaches. The Port of Los Angeles marked its busiest June ever, handling 892,340 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), which is an 8% increase compared to the same month last year. Port authorities ramped up their orders ahead of the mid-August deadline […]
Companies supported by China are in discussions to participate in the halted $19 billion port deal in Panama, according to a report.
Several companies in China, including the largest shipping firm, are negotiating participation in a stagnant $19 billion project involving 43 ports worldwide, with two of those located near the Panama Canal. Cosco Shipping Corp. has been in talks about a partnership with Italian billionaire Gianluigi Aponte’s Terminal Investment Ltd. and a global group led by […]
Israeli navy carries out uncommon attack on Houthis at Yemen port
The Israeli Navy conducted an unprecedented strike against the Houthi network in Yemen on Tuesday. This precision strike originated from Sa’ar 6 naval vessels targeting Hudaydah Port, aiming to stop its military use. While there were no immediate reports of casualties, officials characterized this strike as a “unique long-distance attack” executed from hundreds of kilometers […]
Los Angeles port experiencing significant decrease in cargo ships
Port officials have observed a significant drop in transport activities at the Port of Los Angeles, which is now averaging about five ships daily—a nearly 50% decrease in job orders compared to normal operations. Typically, in June, the Port of Los Angeles is quite busy, with around 12 ships daily unloading containers from Asia, facilitating […]
Rowing team from LI Port, toughened by the challenging waters of Hempstead Harbor, prepares for nationals
Heartbreak and Hope in Rowing Two years ago, the Varsity 8 rowing team faced a tough blow. “We missed the national qualifiers by just 0.158 seconds,” recalled four-seat rower Tilden Vaezi. Vaezi, along with his seven teammates, has taken that narrow miss very personally, especially in light of their seniors in 2023. They’ve stepped up […]
Swimmer Richard Vinall attacked by shark at popular Port Noarlunga Beach
On Thursday morning, a man was reportedly heard letting out a “bloody scream” after a shark attack at a popular beach in South Australia. Richard Vinor, who was swimming with his partner at Port Noarlunga Beach near Adelaide, experienced a terrifying incident when a shark clamped around his thighs. He managed to survive this harsh […]
India-Pakistan Tensions, Misinformation from Pakistan: “Rajouri Suicide Attack, Gujarat Port Fire”: Disinformation Efforts from Pakistan
New Delhi: On Thursday night, tensions escalated significantly along the borders of India and Pakistan, leading to one of the most intense military confrontations between these two nuclear-armed nations in years. The conflict began around 8:30 PM, as Pakistan initiated a series of airstrikes aimed at regions in Kashmir, along with parts of Gujarat and […]
Israel Attacks Houthis in Yemen; Major Airstrikes on Hodeidah Port
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a series of major retaliatory strikes on Hodeida, a Yemeni port city, following a missile attack from Iran-backed Houthi rebels that hit Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday. On Monday, US forces in the Red Sea targeted the Houthis, concentrating on the capital, Sanaa. The Israeli aircraft need […]