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nuclear
Logistics Nuclear container ships move closer with Port of Long Beach-Marad test program
The Port of Long Beach and the U.S. Maritime Administration have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to test small modular reactor technology for powering commercial vessels and port operations. The project could lead to the first U.S.-flagged nuclear container ship since 1959, with potential to transform maritime supply chain energy use.
Logistics Jiangnan Shipyard Reveals Nuclear Floating Port Concept That Could Reshape Global Trade
Chinese shipbuilder Jiangnan Shipyard has unveiled a radical concept for a nuclear-powered floating logistics hub that would act as a container terminal, power station, and green-fuel factory far offshore, potentially reshaping global trade and port operations.
Technology 3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t
Three nuclear startups—Valar Atomics, Antares Nuclear, and Deployable Energy—have achieved criticality as part of a Department of Energy pilot program aimed at accelerating new reactor designs. While the milestone marks progress, experts caution that these are test reactors, not commercial products, and significant hurdles remain.
Trade US Temporarily Suspends Iranian Oil Sanctions After Nuclear Inspections Agreement
The United States on Monday temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back. The US Treasury issued a 60-day general licence authorising Iranian crude oil transactions through August 21, citing commitments on Strait of Hormuz access and IAEA inspections.
Technology Focused Energy Raises $240M Series A for Laser-Powered Fusion, One of Largest Early-Stage Rounds
Focused Energy, a Germany-based fusion startup, announced an oversubscribed $240 million Series A round, one of the largest early-stage rounds for a fusion power company. The company is developing a laser-powered inertial confinement reactor inspired by the National Ignition Facility, with plans to build its first demonstration system at a decommissioned nuclear plant in Germany. RWE was the main investor.