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MARITIME NEWS 4-26-24

Red Sea Reroutings Drive Up Liners’ CO2 Emissions

Four Ships Trapped by Key Bridge Collapse Depart Baltimore

Georgia Ports CEO: We are Preparing for Growth

Rotterdam port forecasts slight recovery in 2024 cargo volumes as inflation eases

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: close cooperation between the chemical industry and energy transformation in Europe

Secure Intermodal Data Practices through the SPEAR Approach

Drewry: World Container Index Was Stable Last Week

Newbuilding LPG-fueled ‘LPG & Ammonia Carrier’ for GYXIS, Aquamarine Progress II, Delivered

The Carbon Impact Curve: Unpacking the Energy Transition’s Complexity

WE Tech Solutions Has Received Orders For Eight Large Container Vessels To Be Time Chartered Out To A.P. Møller-Mærsk Built At The Japanese Shipyard

One Sea Association and MASSPeople Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Drive Sustainable Maritime Innovation

Korean shipbuilding stocks rally: Real growth or bubble?

EU Net-Zero Industry Act: European shipowners welcome 40% production benchmark for clean shipping fuels in Europe

MARITIME NEWS 4-25-24

Biden Administration Sets Sights on Zero-Emissions Freight Sector

Hanwha Ocean Moves to Advance Ammonia Fuel in Shipping

Georgia Ports Authority, Wallenius Wilhelmsen sign terminal agreement in Brunswick

Samskip aims for sustainable supply chain

Wärtsilä secures China’s largest-ever methanol newbuild order

MSC Collaborates with GSBN to trial Integrated Safe Transportation Certification Verification Process, Boosting Safety of Lithium Battery Shipments

Signal’s technology resolves fundamental problems in energy performance and emissions compliance in an asset-light way

Interunity Group to Deploy ShipIn Systems’ FleetVision Across Full Fleet After Successful Pilot

MARITIME NEWS 4-24-24

Philly Shipyard and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Look Toward Future Collaboration

Biden Administration Unveils New Five-Year Offshore Wind Leasing Schedule

Dr Beatriz Joins Forces with PortXchange to Lead Sustainable Transformation in the Maritime Sector/Ports Sector

AAL Americas Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary Serving The Local Multipurpose & Project Cargo Community

ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion for new MaineDOT ferry connecting island community to mainland

Positive outlook for carbon shipping amid big push to solve technical challenges

Cargo handling system order for LNG bunkering vessel reinforces Wärtsilä’s leading position in small-scale LNG applications

Zero emission heavy lifting on site: building a sustainable future

Counting the cost of war on the climate: Red Sea conflict brings massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight shipping

Korean Shipbuilders Expect to Benefit from US-China Conflict

CBOT Trends-Wheat down 1-3 cents, corn and soy steady

MARITIME NEWS 4-23-24

Baltimore Sues Dali Ship Owner and Manager Over Key Bridge Collapse

OSG Receives $3 Million Federal Grant for CO2 Transport Ship Design

Hapag-Lloyd Wins Landmark Tender for Zero-Emission Maritime Shipping

Progress Made in Clearing Baltimore’s Blocked Channel

DFDS initiates hybrid-electric Ro-Pax vessel design study for Channel Island tender

ICS Publications releases fifth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’

Fugro relocates Amberjack self-elevating platform to Japan to support country’s growing offshore wind market

Yanmar Celebrates Decarbonization Efforts on Earth Day

Kotug International selected EST-Floattech for the containerized battery system for world’s first fully electric pusherboat

Dr Beatriz Joins Forces with PortXchange to Lead Sustainable Transformation in the Maritime Sector/Ports Sector

Port of Detroit announces bold plan to decarbonize port operations and improve air quality and health for residents

US winter wheat ratings drop; corn 12% seeded

MARITIME NEWS 4-22-24

Finland Joins World’s Largest Maritime Security Partnership

U.S. Inbound Containers Surge to Start 2024

Mercy Ships to Build New Hospital Ship

AET Orders World’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Aframax Tankers

How a Turbine Put The Brakes on NY Offshore Wind Projects

Vestas and Maersk Join Forces on South Korea’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain

Shanghai ports see rising vehicle exports in Q1

Port of Long Beach to expand bunkering capabilities for green shipping corridors

Updated transit levels at Panama Canal don’t faze LNG shippers

IBIA and BIMCO team up to collaborate on fuel and maritime challenges

New requirements for vessels with engine or shaft power limiters

MOL Becomes First Japanese Operator to Commercially Install Onboard CO2 Capture System

S. Korean shipbuilding stocks benefit from US-backed probe into China

EU, IMO stricter shipping rules emit positive signal for green transition – Global Maritime Forum director

MARITIME NEWS 4-19-24

Canada Raises Penalties for Maritime Violations

U.S. Department of Energy Commits to Decarbonizing the Maritime Sector by 2050

Port of Rotterdam’s Throughput Falls Amid Global Tensions

Port of Long Beach Sees Seventh Consecutive Month of Cargo Growth

New York Fails to Reach Contracts with Three Major Offshore Wind Farms

Brunswick sets record month for autos

The Port of Bilbao presents its role in the development of a European Renewable Hydrogen Corridor in Amsterdam

Ulsan Port Authority signs MOU with Pacific Environment to decarbonize shipping ports in Singapore

Reflecting on One Year of CII Regulations: Navigating Decarbonization in Shipping

Drewry: World Container Index Down 3% Last Week

World’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Aframaxes to be Developed by MISC

Imoto Lines and Marindows launch next-generation zero-emission container ship project

WSC Seeks Correction of Contradiction in FMC Detention and Demurrage Final Rule

DNV awards certificates for Fortescue’s dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel during Singapore Maritime Week

China slams U.S. probe into its shipbuilding industry, says move is a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’

Hanwha Ocean bags $127M order for LPG carrier

Ship It Zero urges Amazon, IKEA and shipping companies to pledge faster adoption of e-fuels

MARITIME NEWS 4-18-24

Port of Los Angeles Eyes Continued Momentum as Container Volumes Surge

Record-Breaking Month for Ro/Ro Cargo at Georgia’s Port of Brunswick

Biden Administration Launches Probe into China’s Unfair Shipbuilding Practices

Container throughput in port of Rotterdam increases in first quarter of 2024

Biden admin, U.S. ports prep for cyberattacks as nationwide infrastructure is targeted

Port of Los Angeles Finishes First Quarter Up 30% Over Previous Year

Collective Efforts to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

The Signal Ocean EU Shipping Emissions Report: Evaluating the Environmental Impact: Dry Bulk and Tanker Shipping in EU Waters

Decarbonization is More Than a Story of CO2 Emissions Per Ton Mile, It’s A Once in a Generation Opportunity to Reset and Revitalize National Maritime Strategies

PIL joins DCSA to advance container shipping digitalisation standards

“Adopt a Ship” educational programme celebrates the adoption of 1000 ships

U.S. probe targeting China’s maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors lacks factual basis: ministry

HMM to sharply expand container ship fleet by 2030

MARITIME NEWS 4-17-24

Eureka Shipping to Launch Eco-Friendly Cement Carrier in the Great Lakes

Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd to Retrofit Five Containerships to Methanol Fuel

China and EU Trade Tensions Risk a Full Trade War, European Chamber President Warns

Maersk Gives Update Following Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse

$316 Million in Funding Announced to Modernize U.S. Ferries

Hong Kong Falls Out of Top 10 Busiest Port Rankings for First Time Ever

COVID pandemic wiped 24.6 million TEU off container market growth

Baltimore’s alternate shipping channels not deep enough, Maersk says

Preem to reduce emissions and minimize shipping cost with Seaber

H2 Energy and DFDS publish new hydrogen propulsion feasibility study

Pacific Environment and Ulsan Port Authority Sign MOU to Accelerate Zero-Emission Shipping and Ports Between US and Republic of Korea

Soybeans hover near 4-year lows as firmer dollar blunts US competitiveness

MARITIME NEWS 4-16-24

City of Baltimore Pursuing Legal Action Against ‘Dali’ Stakeholders Over Key Bridge Collapse

First US-Built Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Launched in Texas

Panama Canal Increases Booking Slots Amid Expected Rainfall

IMF Sees Slow and Steady Growth of Global Economy

Cargo Growth Continues at Port of Long Beach in March

Sustainable fuels gather momentum

Facilitation Committee tackles digitalization and autonomous shipping

Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan to retrofit five vessels to methanol propulsion

09/2024 – China MSA announced special action to prevent the failure of ship mechanical and electrical equipment

Hapag Lloyd wants to slightly outgrow market, build more terminals by 2030

Safety at sea: overcoming the challenges of Man Overboard technology

Production at Shanghai shipyard passes milestone

Shanghai’s ship exports see considerable growth in Jan.-Feb.

US winter wheat ratings dip slightly; corn 6% seeded

Groundbreaking Report from ABS and AAPA Shines Light on American Ports’ Readiness to Meet Decarbonization Demands

MARITIME NEWS 4-15-24

Shippers In Baltimore Disaster Face ‘General Average,’ MSC Says

Kalypso and Royal IHC to Build First Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Cable Layer

U.S. Ramps Up Ties With Japan, Philippines to Counter China at Sea

Singapore-Rotterdam Green & Digital Shipping Corridor accelerates digitalisation and decarbonisation with new global value-chain partners

Porthos kicks off: first drilling under seawall

Maersk employees innovate a system to deliver fresh water from Maersk’s vessels to ports

Drewry: Ports & Terminals Equity Index Up 8%

New report provides a blueprint for how ports can supply green methanol and ammonia by 2030

Escalating Middle East Tensions Trigger Projected Surge in War Risk Premiums and Freight Rates

Nordic Hydrographic Commission becomes first regional hydrographic commission to partner with Seabed 2030

G7 Transport Ministers meeting in Milan briefed by ICS Chairman, Emanuele Grimaldi, on Security and Decarbonisation

Setting Sail To Build In Europe 10,000 Sustainable And Digitalised Vessels By 2035

Paving the way for large-scale transportation of liquid hydrogen

MARITIME NEWS 4-12-24

Worker Shortage Hobbles Construction of U.S. Navy Frigates

Biden Administration Approves Eighth Offshore Wind Project

Testing for digital sea and inland port networking has commenced

Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse

Chinese company to help build Peru port

US investigators interview ship personnel in Maryland bridge collapse

IMO signals shipping’s decarbonisation progress

Maersk North America Market Update

Achieved a 93.8% Methane Slip Reduction Rate in Onshore Tests and Received the Statement of Fact for the First Time in the World

ClassNK awards approval in principle (AiP) for methanol fuel supply system developed by Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding