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Sempra Infrastructure Names Incoming CEO Ahead of KKR-Led Acquisition Completion
Sempra Infrastructure has announced its incoming Chief Executive Officer, who will assume leadership of the North American energy infrastructure firm upon finalisation of a majority ownership acquisition by a KKR-led consortium.
By MGN Editorial
Maritime Industry Briefing: Eni-Petronas Southeast Asia JV Launches, Plus Executive Appointments
Italian energy major Eni and Malaysia's Petronas have officially established their 50-50 upstream joint venture in Southeast Asia, while maritime services firm Fortify Companies names a new Chief Commercial Officer.
By MGN Editorial
Oxy Secures Stake in ExxonMobil's Ultra-Deepwater Caribbean Block Offshore Trinidad and Tobago
Occidental Petroleum has received regulatory approval from Trinidad and Tobago to acquire a minority interest in an ExxonMobil-operated ultra-deepwater exploration block, signalling continued industry confidence in the Caribbean nation's deepwater hydrocarbon potential.
By MGN Editorial
Walmart Expands Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities with 30-Minute Service and Subway Partnership
Walmart is accelerating its e-commerce logistics push with a new 30-minute delivery offering, a Subway sandwich delivery tie-in, and membership program expansion into Canada.
By MGN Editorial
Jinhui Shipping Extends Ultramax Newbuilding Push with Fresh Order at New Dayang
Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has placed another order for two 64,100 dwt ultramax bulk carriers at China's New Dayang Shipbuilding, continuing an aggressive fleet expansion programme.
By MGN Editorial
Aker BP Increases Stake in Johan Sverdrup Field Following Redetermination
Aker BP has raised its ownership interest in the Johan Sverdrup oil field to 31.7163 percent following completion of the unit redetermination process, reinforcing its position in one of the North Sea's most significant producing assets.
By MGN Editorial
Maritime Industry Briefing: Middle East Tensions Rattle Shipping Markets, Nuclear Propulsion Gains Momentum
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran raises fresh shipping disruption fears, while Norway averts an offshore strike and Jiangnan Shipyard unveils a nuclear-powered container vessel concept.
By MGN Editorial
Van Oord Newbuilds to Feature TMC Compressed Air Systems in Subsea Rock Installation Fleet Expansion
Norwegian compressed air specialist TMC has secured an order to equip two new subsea rock installation vessels being constructed for Dutch marine contractor Van Oord, signalling continued investment in specialised offshore construction tonnage.
By MGN Editorial
US Freight Industry Briefing: Carrier Impersonation Scheme Nets Eight Indictments; House Weighs In on Rail Merger Rules
Eight individuals face federal charges in a multi-state cargo theft scheme allegedly worth $4.49 million, while Congress signals support for rigorous oversight of a major rail merger proposal.
By MGN Editorial
Technip Energies Secures EPCIC Contract for Coral Norte FLNG Project Offshore Mozambique
Technip Energies has been awarded a major EPCIC contract for the Coral Norte floating LNG project in Mozambique, partnering with JGC and Samsung Heavy Industries in a significant win for the offshore energy sector.
By MGN Editorial
Green Shipping Corridor and Seismic Tech Acquisition Headline Maritime Industry Developments
A new Brazil-Belgium green shipping corridor consortium targets e-fuel advancement, while TGS expands its marine seismic capabilities through a strategic acquisition of Apparition Geoservices.
By MGN Editorial
Freight & Logistics Briefing: FedEx-China Southern Cargo Tie-Up and Veterans in Logistics Leadership Appointment
FedEx and China Southern Airlines move to explore joint cargo efficiencies, while Veterans in Logistics strengthens its leadership with the appointment of its first chairman.
By MGN Editorial
Lidl's Tailwind Shipping Hoists German Flag as Heilbronn Makes Maritime History
Tailwind Shipping Lines, the container shipping arm of retail giant Lidl, has registered its first vessel under the German flag, making the inland city of Heilbronn a home port for an oceangoing ship for the first time in its history.
By MGN Editorial
Maritime Industry Briefing: Panama Canal Draft Restrictions Return as Red Sea Tensions Escalate
The Panama Canal Authority has reinstated draft restrictions on neopanamax transits, raising fears of a repeat drought crisis, while Houthi forces have renewed threats against Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea amid broader regional conflict.
By MGN Editorial
AIS 'Trolling' Emerges as New Threat to Maritime Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
A novel form of AIS manipulation dubbed 'trolling' has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to existing concerns over GNSS spoofing and signal interference in one of the world's most strategically critical waterways.
By MGN Editorial
Aker BP Increases Stake in Major North Sea Oil Field
Norwegian operator Aker BP has expanded its interest in one of the largest producing oil fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, strengthening its position in the North Sea upstream sector.
By MGN Editorial
INVT Launches 'Smart + Net-Zero' Strategy Targeting Industrial and Marine Energy Sectors
Chinese industrial automation and energy solutions provider INVT has unveiled a new corporate strategy and product portfolio at its 2026 Global Launch Event, signalling a push toward smart, low-carbon energy systems with potential implications for maritime and offshore applications.
By MGN Editorial
Maritime Industry Briefing: Sustainability and Smart Energy Strategies Take Centre Stage
Two technology and energy firms announce expanded sustainability initiatives, reflecting the broader industry push toward net-zero operations and smarter energy management relevant to maritime and industrial sectors.
By MGN Editorial
BGN Expands VLGC Fleet with Dual Newbuild Order at Hyundai Heavy Industries
Greek shipowner BGN has placed an order for two very large gas carriers at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries, lifting its VLGC fleet to 19 vessels.
By MGN Editorial
Private Equity's Push Into Shipmanagement: Capital, Consolidation and Uneasy Fits
A wave of private equity investment has accelerated consolidation across the third-party shipmanagement sector, but the industry's deep-rooted culture of safety and long-term relationships presents unique challenges for financial sponsors.
By MGN Editorial