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MARITIME NEWS 3-10-25

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Canadian Shipbuilding

Seaspan Shipyards Awarded Shipbuilding Contract for Heavy Polar Icebreaker for Canadian Coast Guard

Canada Awards Polar Icebreaker Contract to Davie Shipbuilding Amid Arctic Strategic Push

U.S. Shipbuilding

Trump Preparing Executive Order to Strengthen U.S. Shipbuilding

Trump’s Shipbuilding Plan Could Upend Ocean Cargo Industry, Companies Warn

TSP in the Spotlight: Stena Immaculate Incident and the Strategic Importance of the Tanker Security Program

U.S.-China Tensions

U.S. to Levy Fees on China-Linked Ships, Push Allies to Do the Same, Draft Executive Order Says

U.S. Offshore Wind

ABS Greenlights XXL Floating Wind Platform Design for Deepwater

Trump’s Offshore Wind Review to Consider Status of Projects

Hellenic News Articles

Maritime Technology

Lloyd’s Register and Fugro announce agreement to streamline USV fleet certification and maintenance

Global Shipbuilding

PIL advances fleet renewal with the naming of its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessel

Green Shipping

The $10 Billion Opportunity in Green Shipping

Green Fuels

New green maritime fuels demonstrated in the Port of Southampton

U.S. Shipbuilding

US shipbuilders, a shadow of what they were, welcome Trump’s support

U.S.-China Tensions

U.S. plans sanctions on Chinese steel complicate South Korea’s shipbuilding industry

U.S. Collaborations

South Korea to prepare for shipbuilding, energy cooperation with US

South Korean Shipbuilding

STX Heavy Industries renamed HD Hyundai Marine Engine after acquisition

MARITIME NEWS 3-7-25

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Global Trade

Shipping’s 2025 outlook brims with uncertainty
Drewry: World Container Index Fell Again Last Week

U.S.-China Tensions

US to levy fees on China-linked ships, push allies to do likewise, draft executive order says

U.S. Collaborations

CMA CGM Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in America’s Maritime Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Capabilities Over the Next Four Years
HD Hyundai and Palantir Forge Ahead with ‘AI Shipyard’ Project

Global Shipbuilding

AET and Fleetzero Sign Agreement to Develop World’s Longest-Range Hybrid Electric Vessel

Maritime Technology

EST-Floattech is part of the Rhenus Sustainable Fleet Expansion with its Octopus Battery System
Driving Growth And Innovation To Strengthen Maritime Competitiveness And Resilence
WinGD X-DF cuts methane slip in final VCR technology shop tests

Maritime Law

Bipartisan T&I Committee Leaders Urge E.U. to Stop Circumventing Proper Diplomatic Channels in Effort to Undermine U.S. Maritime Law

Green Fuels

World’s 1st Successful Onshore Supply of Green Hydrogen Produced at Sea~ Wind Hunter Project Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Production/Supply Vessel

U.S. Tariffs

Trump’s Latest Tariffs: What They Mean for U.S. Container Logistics

Decarbonization

CarbonLeap uses external pooling carbon surpluses to support ‘compliance deficit shipowners’ to meet FuelEU Maritime rules

MARITIME NEWS 3-6-25

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Hellenic News Articles

U.S. Tariffs

Dry Weekly Market Monitor: U.S. Steel Tariffs on Chinese Steel Exports

Maritime Technology

Record Number Of Shipowners Choosing Advanced Marine Coatings In Response To CII Challenges
Kongsberg Maritime to be a key player in hybrid conversion of MF Hamlet for Öresundlinjen
Cummins Secures DNV Approval In Principle For Methanol-Ready Marine Engine

Port Technology

Sicily’s largest port gets productivity boost with hybrid drive Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane

U.S.-China Tensions

Shipping firms pull back from Hong Kong to skirt US-China risks

Decarbonization

LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
Hapag-Lloyd – Driving Sustainable Shipping with Support from StormGeo
Navigating the future: Trends shaping maritime’s green transformation
IAPH’s Patrick Verhoeven gives the global port view on decarbonisation

Maritime Assistance

Dedicated helpline for female seafarers launched by Sailors’ Society

Global Trade

Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024

U.S. Shipbuilding

Trump plans executive order to strengthen US shipbuilding, blunt China domination

U.S. Port News

Port of Long Beach Boosts Green Transformation

Panama Canal

Panama Canal Authority weighs 1 mil b/d LPG pipeline – CEO

U.S. Ag Trade

US soy, corn, wheat rise for second day on tariff relief hopes
Soybeans, corn, wheat rise for second session on tariff relief hopes

MARITIME NEWS 3-5-25

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Hellenic News Articles

U.S. Tariffs

Possible penalties on China-built ships… US tariffs hit more countries… What next?
Trump’s Mexico, Canada tariffs are ‘clearly’ going to cause inflation, says shipping giant Maersk

Maritime Technology

Lloyd’s Register to use generative AI to advance the application of nuclear technology in maritime in collaboration with Microsoft
Toei Reefer Line Selects Inmarsat Nexuswave For Evolving Crew And Business Connectivity Needs
Marcura acquires Shipster to accelerate AI innovation in maritime document intelligence

Maritime Safety

Record-breaking year in safety: no lost time injuries

Panama Canal

BlackRock gets bargain berth in Panama trade storm
Panama president says Trump lied about Panama Canal’s ‘reclaiming’
Trump touts BlackRock’s Panama Canal ports deal, says U.S. is ‘reclaiming’ waterway

Maritime Trade

New Service Connecting East Coast South America and Asia

Chinese Shipping

Cargo volume on Chancay-Shanghai shipping route exceeds 20,000 tonnes
Hong Kong: Statistics on vessels, port cargo and containers for the fourth quarter of 2024

Decarbonization

MOL Joins International e-methane Alliance e-NG Coalition- Aiming to Decarbonize Energy and Transport Industries

Red Sea

US issues new Houthi-related sanctions, Treasury Dept says

Port of Rotterdam

End to fraud-sensitive PIN codes for all intercontinental import containers

U.S. Port News

Port of Los Angeles pays tribute to International Association of Ports and Harbors

U.S. Shipbuilding

AMP Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order on Shipbuilding
Trump to create office of shipbuilding, offer tax incentives

U.S. Ag Trade

Chicago grains recover from lows as tariff relief monitored
China’s grains, oilseeds procurement to see limited impact from US agricultural tariffs

MARITIME NEWS 3-4-25

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Global Trade

Global shipping: navigating the waves of geopolitics
Trump trade threats compound global ocean shipping uncertainty

Maritime Technology

Sea.AI Enhances Safety Onboard World’s Fastest Crew Transfer Vessels
SEA Asia 2025: THe Definitive Maritime Industry Gathering For Business, Innovation And Collaboration
ABS Approves New Digital Application from Kongsberg Marine
Wärtsilä cargo handling systems chosen for three new Gas Carriers
Lloyd’s Register Type Approval awarded to Corvus Dolphin NxtGen Energy ESS

Decarbonization

Advanced Vessel Designs, Carbon Capture and Cost of Compliance Headline ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting

U.S.-China Tensions

China’s Port Throughput Slows; Uncertain Prospects Amid US Tariff Hikes
US port fees proposal not a ‘debilitating’ move for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, selldown overdone, analysts say

U.S. Port News

Annual North American Cargo Volume Increases by 13%
Nokia partners with Carrix to introduce private wireless solutions in key U.S. container terminals

Global Ports

AD Ports Group Prepares to Receive State-of-the-Art Panamax-Class Cranes for New Multipurpose Cargo Terminal in Safaga, Egypt
Port of Toronto Continues to Drive the Regional Economy with Strong Performance in 2024 Français

U.S. Collaboration

Korea, US to expand cooperation in shipbuilding sector

South Korean Shipbuilding

How Korea’s shipbuilders could win the U.S.-China trade war

MARITIME NEWS 3-3-25

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U.S.-China Tensions

US fees on China-based ships to cause unintended consequences – analysts
US port fees on China vessels would affect all shipping firms, CMA CGM says x

Red Sea

The freight tender tightrope: Xeneta data reveals carrier and shipper negotiation tactics during Red Sea uncertainty

Decarbonization

How the IMO can construct a bridge to a zero-emission future

Global Shipbuilding

Petrobras to commission four more ships, upping orders to 48 by 2026
Maersk names its 11th dual-fuel Methanol vessel ‘Albert Maersk’ in Mumbai
GSI delivers dual-fuel PCTC to Nansha port, promotes green shipping

Global Trade

Drewry: Intra-Asia Container Index Down 8%

Global Ports

French ports prepare for more strikes in March
Govt unveils consortium of public sector companies to operate global ports
CK Hutchison plans $1 billion port investment in Pakistan, ministry says

Chinese Ports

China’s Tianjin Port reports record single-vessel auto exports

U.S. Ag Trade

Soy barge bids firm, corn ease, ahead of US tariffs
Soybean, corn basis steady in muted trade
CBOT soybeans sag as traders fear tariff impacts

MARITIME NEWS 2-28-25

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Green Fuels

Significant increase in biofuel usage to meet GHG reduction targets

U.S.-China Tensions

China’s maritime dominance in US crosshairs
China warns that U.S. proposal to levy port fees on Chinese ships could backfire

Global Trade

Drewry: World Container Index Down 6% Last Week
CMA CGM Group: Higher Tariffs Announced In The United States Could Have An Impact On Trade
Ocean Yield Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Decarbonization

Blue waters, green vessels: Three ways ING is helping shipping to become more sustainable

Global Shipbuilding

ST Engineering Marine Ltd., Singapore, selects Kongsberg Maritime design and equipment for new walk-to-work OSV
ClassNK Issues Approval In Principle For Ammonia-Fuelled Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Developed By NYK Line And LMG Marin AS

Chinese Shipbuilding

Valmet receives an automation order for two cable-laying vessels powered by methanol for Jan De Nul in China
World’s most powerful methanol dual-fuel marine engine launched in Shanghai

Chinese Trade

China’s shifting grain game is creating ripples across the global market

Maritime Technology

WiseTech Global and IQAX Enhances De Well Group’s Freight Forwarding Efficiency Through eBL Integration with CargoWise over GSBN

Panama Canal

Panama attorney-general agrees Hong Kong firm’s canal concession is ‘unconstitutional’

Global Ports

Trade union strike stops container ships in Germany’s Port of Hamburg
Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for swift implementation of Clean Industrial Deal

U.S. Port News

Port Houston Celebrates Record-Breaking Performance, Major Milestones
LA port braces for disruptions amid new fees, tariffs

South Korean Shipbuilding

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering files for court receivership after Sky I&D deal collapse
HD Hyundai leader reaffirms will to build automated shipyard

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat up 3-6 cents, corn up 1-2, soy up 3-6
Wheat and corn find their feet after sell-off

MARITIME NEWS 2-27-25

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Hellenic News Articles

U.S.-China Tensions

Trump Administration must urgently assess risks of severe supply chain congestion before imposing China vessel port fees, analysts warn

Green Shipping

EU plans to boost green aviation and shipping fuels, but sends worrying signal on 2040 climate goal
International Windship Association launches new survey to gauge perception of low/zero emission vessels and wind propulsion technology

Decarbonization

Evaluation and financing is provided to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha based on ‘Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance’
MOL, KEPCO Sign MoU to Collaborate on Carbon Credit Project
Financing for the LNG-fueled Car Carrier “OCEANUS HIGHWAY” Based on the Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance

Maritime Technology

CIBC Innovation Banking provides $20 million funding package to maritime tech consolidator ZeroNorth
Hoppe Marine and Smart Ship© Hub successfully upgrades German fleet with complete range of digital services
Telesat Partners with Intellian to Develop Ka-Band Flat Panel User Terminals for Telesat Lightspeed LEO Constellation
How Smart Technology Is Revolutionizing Marine Energy Efficiency

Taiwan Tensions

Taiwan detains China-linked cargo ship after undersea cable disconnected

South Korean Shipbuilding

Samsung Heavy Industries Launches ‘PFLNG TIGA,’ Setting New Standards in Offshore LNG Production

Chinese Shipbuilding

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding loses $3b in market value this week after shares sink for 4th day

U.S. Ag Trade

Wheat extends fall, corn steady before U.S. planting data
Analysts gunning for big US corn acreage could be let down, for now
US farmers to plant more corn, less soy in 2025, USDA says

MARITIME NEWS 2-26-25

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Decarbonization

Methane Slip – Shipping’s Growing Decarbonisation Threat
Why 2025 is such an important year for shipping decarbonisation

Green Shipping

World Shipping Council: EU must deliver on Clean Industrial Deal or risk losing its global competitiveness in shipping’s green transition
Clean Industrial Deal: Time for urgent action to support industry competitiveness and energy transition
Opportunity Green and The SASHA Coalition react to Climate Change Committee report
Damen Air Cavity System fuel efficiency capabilities verified by Lloyd’s Register

Maritime Security

Maritime Security Threat Advisory: Dryad Global

Maritime Advancements

A truly global perspective – the next generation of maritime speaks
Marcura acquires HubSE, expanding demurrage automation across all cargo types
Windward Launches Detention & Demurrage Automation Solution, Eliminating Cost Uncertainty and Unlocking Cash Flow for Freight Forwarders & Supply Chain Operators

U.S. Port News

US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers ratify new six-year contract
Savannah fastest growing port on U.S. East Coast

South Korean Shipbuilding

Samsung Heavy Industries Launches ‘PFLNG TIGA,’ Setting New Standards in Offshore LNG Production
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Issue Bonds to Propel Hydrogen and Wind Power Initiatives

Chinese Shipbuilding

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reports 62% y-o-y increase in earnings of RMB6.63 mil for FY2024

Chinese Shipbuilding

Corn steadies after slide with planting data, tariffs in focus
US 2025-26 corn plantings seen at 93.6 million acres; soy 84.4 million

MARITIME NEWS 2-25-25

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Maritime Training

The future of maritime training: Building a digital bridge to excellence

U.S.-China Tensions

SHIPPING: US could charge Chinese-owned ships up to $1.5 million per port call
JPMorgan cuts Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock rating to neutral

Green Fuels

The Energy Transition Is Not About Abandoning Fossil Fuels Overnight, But About Modernising How We Use Them, Says Fuelre4m
ABS Delivers Synthetic Fuels and Nuclear Power Reports for the European Maritime Safety Agency

Decarbonization

Argus launches FuelEU greenhouse gas reduction prices
Apollo secures flagship HOP2 Phase 2 offshore hydrogen production initiative contract with Net Zero Technology Centre

Green Shipping

Norsepower and Syroco collaborate to optimise wind-propulsion efficiency on commercial vessels

Global Ports

Transport minister inaugurates 7 investment projects at Chabahar port
Sohar Port begins deepening of LNG Project Navigation Channel
AD Ports Group Opens Its First Inland Dry Port Facility in Abu Dhabi Anchored By CMA CGM Following the Inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port
Dredging Operation at Hambantota International Port to Restore Harbor Depth

South Korean Shipbuilding

Medium-sized shipbuilders urge South Korea to enhance refund guarantees and support

Global Shipbuilding

Deltamarin partners with Wallenius Wilhelmsen on upsized Shaper Class vessels

U.S. Ag Trade

Corn eases further from 18-month high
Funds settle in to mega-bullish corn bets, maybe for the longer haul: Braun
Corn steadies after sell-off knocks prices from 18-month high
Corn slips from 18-month high on expectations of expanded US sowings

MARITIME NEWS 2-24-25

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Pacific Tensions

New Zealand Foreign Minister to Question Chinese Naval Activity in Beijing Visit

U.S.-China Tensions

Trump Administration Proposes Massive Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels

Trump Targets China With Biggest Salvo So Far in Second Term

Global Offshore Wind

UK Announces Major Reforms to Offshore Wind-Development Targets 50GW by 2030

Offshore Energy

Saipem and Subsea 7 Ink $45 Billion Mega Merger

Global Trade

Shipping’s Price War: Spot Rates Slide as Carriers Battle for Cargo

Hellenic News Articles

U.S.-China Tensions

US attempts to curb China’s dominance in shipping, but actions could backfire
HMM and shipping stocks surge amid U.S. pressure on Chinese firms

Decarbonization

How BSM uses DNV’s Emissions Connect to master GHG compliance

U.S. Shipbuilding

New Nuclear Technology a Generational Opportunity for US Shipbuilding, Says ABS Chairman and CEO

Panama Canal

Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola on Using a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund to Protect the Panama Canal

Global Ports

Drewry: Container Port Throughput Index Retreated in December
Ship managers suggest changes to IMO’s net-zero framework to avoid future legal action

South Korean Shipbuilding

GTT receives an order from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the tank design of 12 large LNG-fuelled container ships
South Korea secures tanker orders as U.S. sanctions impact Chinese shipyards

Global Shipbuilding

Freire Shipyard Delivers New Maintenance Support Vessel For Briggs Marine